World Brand Northern 
Very Beautiful Lot of Seed 
The swing to Ranger Alfalfa is very strong this year. From 
every area letters are rolling in for this wilt-resistant alfalfa. 
» Ranger Alfalfa is made by combining several different alfalfas 
into one. It is a multiple strain variety coming from selections out 
of Turkistan, Cossack, and Ladak. This makes it a very winter 
hardy type of alfalfa. .That is perhaps why it is being used even 
though wilt may not be a factor. One of the outstanding character- 
istics, however, about Ranger is its ability to resist bacterial wilt. 
That is a disease which comes into alfalfa generally after the sec- 
ond year. When it hits there is nothing that you can do to stop it. 
Spraying is not effective. The only solution is to get a wilt-resist- 
ant type. This Ranger Alfalfa and the Buffalo described on the next page 
are two of the best wilt-resistant varieties. 
_ Hardy, Fine Stemmed, Leafy and Long-Lived 
This variety is widely adapted especially to the northern half of the 
corn belt and north to the extreme border line and even into Canada. The fine 
character of its growth is liked by many farmers who prefer to have their 
alfalfa of this character. This is among the other reasons why more Ranger 
Alfalfa is being sold this year than any other kind. 
This Northern Grown World Brand Ranger comes from states like the 
, eastern part of Washington and we also get some out of Wyoming and these 
» areas have quite severe winters so that hardy characteristics of alfalfa can 
be readily maintained. This northern seed is not certified. Where northrn 
RANGER ALFAL 
State Certified Western 
Finest Blue Taq Quality 
Certified seed has to meet certain specifications. First it has 
to be grown from foundation seed. It has to be grown with a certain 
amount of isolation. The fields have to be inspected by experts. 
They want to be reasonably sure that the seed being produced is 
from the plants that came from the foundation seed and also there 
are specifications as to purity and germination. Therefore, when 
you buy Certified seed you have extra assurance of getting the exact 
variety as well as a very high standard of quality. 
Western Certified Seed, Adapted Everywhere 
When you get. southwestern common alfalfa it is recognized 
that that is not as winter hardy as alfalfa produced farther north. 
When you take the Certified Ranger however, this does not hold true. Since 
the seed is produced from the original foundation stock the genetic qualities 
are not changed. You can, if you wish, check this with your State Experi- 
ment Station, as we have done with many northern and corn belt states and 
all of them have stated that the Certified California Alfalfa is considered 
adapted to their state. This includes states like Minnesota, Wisconsin and 
Michigan. Therefore when you buy certified stock it is not so necessary to 
specify northern origin. 
It is forunate that this is true because this seed can be produced in the 
southwestern states and large yields per acre obtained. In this way the sup- 
plies of seed increase rapidly and the price goes down fast. For example, in 
1952 this Ranger Alfalfa was selling at $46.50 a bushel, in 1953 it was $31.80 
and now it is below $25.00. That has put Ranger Alfalfa and the Certified 
Gro-Coat protection. 
» Bed Rock 
Grimm Alfalfa 
Northern Grown 
Grimm Alfalfa is recognized as one of the 
‘more winter-hardy kinds of alfalfa produced 
in this country. Where winter hardiness be- 
comes an important factor, the Grimm Alfalfa 
is a great favorite. The demand for Grimm 
Alfalfa continues strong. 
Similar to Honest John 
You will note that the Honest John Al- 
falfa, which is such a popular favorite, is only 
listed on the price list. Our supplies of it 
have become very low and we have been un- 
able to replace it. Therefore we suggest any- 
one wishing Honest John seed permit us to 
ship Lot Bed Rock Grimm if Honest John 
is sold out. This seed contains smaller ber- 
ries, has off-color seeds in it, the germina- 
tion per hundred seeds is lower, however 
there are many more seeds per pound. That 
is why it gives good results even though the 
germination per hundred seeds is not as high. 
We have had some tests where we get more 
sprouts per ounce from Bed Rock than from 
higher priced grades. 
It is around $10.00 a hundred lower in price . 
than the World Brand Northern described in 
the opposite column so you can appreciate 
that it is a wonderful value. It has the same 
Gro-Coat protection that all of our other 
alfalfas have and it is sold under a similar 
guarantee that it will produce better stands 
than any other seed of similar quality. If all 
our customers order Honest John and Bed 
Rock and they come all at once, our stocks 
may get exhausted on this so we would sug- 
gest that you try to get your order in early. 
We aim to keep sufficient sup- 
plies of Bed Rock on hand to 
take care of you throughout 
the season, but the _ safest 
thing is to buy now. 
$19.20 bu. f.0.b. Streator, Ill. 
- f.0.B. Clarinda, ta. $19.35 bu. f.0.b. Marion, Ohio 
_ Gro-Coated Seed Grows Much Better 
I sowed Alfalfa, Red Clover and Sweet Clover. I had 
very good stands. I sowed some Gro-Coated seed with 
-non-Gro-Coated and the Gro-Coated is much better. It 
came quicker and made a better stand. I have used it 
- now for three years. I have sowed other Sweet Clover at 
- 15 pounds per acre, plowed it in the fall because there 
wasn’t any stand. sowed your Gro-Coated seed 8 
ounds to the acre. It contained some Mammoth Red 
3 Clover and got a very good stand. I insist on. Gro-Coated 
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seed is used however, they consider this of not as great an importance as 
when you use the southwestern seed. You will find this 
World Brand of top quality, plump, bright, of high germin- 
ating seed. It is free of noxious weeds, Its quality is un- 
excelled. It’s a Gro-Coated Brand too and guaranteed to 
produce better stands as explained in this circular and our 
general catalog. It is priced to save you real money when 
you consider its northern origin, its fine quality and its 
F.0.B. Clarinda, 1a. $24.45 bu. Marion, Ohio; $24.30 f.0.b. Streator, Ill. 
catalog. 
NORTHERN GRIMM 
World Brand Quality 
This is our very finest quality of the Northern 
Grown Grimm. Here you get the big bold bright ber- 
ries and the high germination test per hundred seeds 
and of course high purity and freedom of weed seeds. 
This is a kind of seed that will satisfy the most ex- 
acting buyer. In our catalog you should have received 
a sample of the World Brand Northern Ranger which 
will also indicate the quality of World Brand North- 
ern Grimm. If you are very particular as to the ap- 
pearance of your seed, and want the Grimm alfalfa, we 
would advise ordering the World Brand grade. This 
Grimm is produced in states such as North and South 
Dakota, Oregon, Wyoming, Montana, Washington, 
Idaho and Nebraska. Seed from these areas is recog- 
nized as having excellent quality of hardiness. It is a 
vigorous growing alfalfa and in every way it is a lot 
that will please discriminating buyers. 
It is, of course, Gro-Coated Brand and that Gro- 
Coat protection gives you the added assurance of 
getting better stands in your field. That is where it 
counts. That’s where you make your money and re- 
member our guarantee. If our seed costs you any 
more per acre and it does not do more for you than 
any other commercial seed, we will 
refund you that extra price. Nothing 
could be more fair. We can make 
that guarantee only because of the 
sensational performance that we have 
obtained from this seed throughout 
the past several years. This is Item 
19, 
$24.30 bu. f.0.b. Streator, Il. 
F.0.B. Clarinda, 12. $24.45 bu. f.o.b. Marion, Ohio 
stock within the range of practically every farmer. The opposite column 
tells you something about the characteristics of Ranger. 
We have both kinds available for you and will be happy 
indeed to take care-of your order for either one. They are 
both Gro-Coated Brand and that is guaranteed as explained 
in this circular. You will find it very much to your inter- 
est to use this Gro-Coated Brand seed. The information 
regarding that is elsewhere in this circular and in our 
$25.20 bu. Streator, Ill.; $25.35 f.0.b. Marion, 
O. 
F.0.B. Clarinda, 
° Gold 
Dakota 12 Type 
This Lot Gold has been one of our biggest 
selling lots of alfalfa for a good many years. 
It is northwestern grown and is what is 
known as the Dakota 12 type. This is the 
northern grown common and an alfalfa that 
has been giving very splendid performance. 
It is a very heavy producer of hay. We have 
quite a number of customers who have re- 
ported that they like it even better than 
Grimm and say that it makes a quicker re- 
covery after cutting. This seed comes from 
areas where winters are severe and only the 
sturdiest plants survive to produce seed. The 
seed that is produced under such adverse 
conditions cannot but help to be a hardy 
character. Where winter-killing is a serious 
factor and the common type alfalfa is desired 
Lot Gold would be the best selection. 
This too has the same quality character- 
istics as the sample of the World Brand 
Ranger that was sent to you with our general 
catalog. It is truly a beautiful lot of seed. It 
is bright, and clean and plump and high pur- 
ity and strong germination. This is the kind 
of seed that I know will do a good job for 
you out in the field. Of course it is Gro- 
Coated. We have had a lot of farmers tell 
us that from the standpoint of performance 
they get in the field this is worth $5.00 a 
bushel more. These comments come from 
people who judge value by the results they 
get and not just by the price that they have 
to pay. The true economy therefore of our 
seed, lies in what you get out of your field. 
You will find Lot Gold excellent by itself 
or in combination with Brome Grass, or Alta 
Fescue. It is seed of northern 
origin and a very outstanding 
value in top quality comon $ 4 
northern alfalfa seed. Item 23%° 
16. : 
$23.79 bu. f.0.b. Streator, III. 
$23.85 bu. f.0.b. Marion, Ohio FO. Cladidecg 
Murphysboro, Illinois. 
IT have been growing Alfalfa for 20 years or more and 
my planting this year has been better and 7 have a better 
stand than ever before. Some nearby neighbors sowed 
non-Gro-Coated. seed about the same time I did. They 
wanted to know what I did to get such a good stand and 
why it looked so much thriftier than theirs. I told them 
that it was Gro-Coated and protected with a chemical 
against disease. I am sure hereafter, they will all want 
Gro-Coated seed and I certainly want it on all of my seed 
in the future. Paul Will. 
