GORNIBELWALFALFA 
How to Start Alfalfa 
Alfalfa prefers a well drained sweet soil. If a test 
shows it to be acid we recommend liming as far in ad- 
vance of seeding as possible. Seedings may be made 
either in the spring: or in the fall. Prepare a good seed 
bed, but do not sow on a loose seed bed. It is best to 
have it fine on top, well settled underneath. Do not 
cover over half inch deep. If possible roll it. Rolling 
oftentimes makes the difference between success and 
failure in getting a stand. You could use a light nurse 
crop in the spring but avoid a heavy one. In using? 
Gro-Coated Brand seed inoculate just prior to seeding. 
Sow 12 to 15 pounds per acre. Write us if you have 
any special questions about growing Alfalfa. 
Whatever kind of seed you may buy from Berrys when 
you specify World Brand grade you get the best. There 
is nothing nicer to be had. We guarantee this quality to 
please the most critical and exacting buyer. Seed that 
has beautiful golden color. Big, bold berries. High 
germination. Seed that is thoroughly recleaned. Tests 
about 99.50% purity, 90% or better germination and 
free of noxious weeds. 
In Corn-Belt Alfalfa we give you a combination of 
origins selected for hardiness and a maximum produc- 
tion of fine quality seed. We consider it suitable for all 
the corn-belt excepting perhaps the northern portion 
where the Grimm might be more desirable. It is seed 
of central and northern origin. There is no southern 
seed used in Corn-Belt Alfalfa including Honest John. 
This type of Alfalfa recovers more quickly after cutting 
than some of the extreme northern origins. It generally 
produces a larger tonnage and sometimes an extra 
cutting. . 
This is a wonderful year in which to put in an in- 
creased acreage of Alfalfa because seed supplies are 
more plentiful, prices are lower. See Item 14 on price 
list. : 
Y Origin Alfalfa— 
outhern Seed 
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It’s Gro 
-RHIZOMARIT 
A new variety that spreads from underground roots. 
Developed at the University of British Columbia, Can- 
ada. Hxtremely hardy and shows remarkable resistance 
to drought. Main area of adaptation seems to be in the 
Certified Nomad Alfalfa , 
i i lfalfa. Its origin traces 
i sometimes called the Creeping A 
a eect ty areas. These plants were selected from a so cal ae 
ie janes had persisted in spite of cultivation and all kinds oe aur ee 
th a lants have grown to fantastically large size. We do not re aaa ere 
No eS for hay production and it will no doubt produce better eyes 
She nd conditions. However, it has so many wonderful feat Pa Boe 
oe resistance and the.ability to Nae praia tlag dean Rasa Sion 
i i hat you may want to try a s js 
Ly an We ead Atielts prdcuced plants that measured 12 feet across from 
: ee ny 1 lb: $3.00; 5 Ibs. $14.50; 10 Ibs. $28.00. See Item 8 
on the price list. 
northern states. Seed supplies very scarce. Order now 
for a start of Rhizoma. Postpaid prices: 1 1b., $1.50; 
5 lbs., $7.00; 10 lbs., $13.50. Not postpaid: 30 lbs., 
$29.50; 60 lbs., $58.00. 
Our Alfalfa Seed is Gro-Coated Brand 
It's Guaranteed, See Pages 2 and 3 
Lot Western is Alfalfa seed that has been produced in the southwestern part 
of the United States. It lacks winter hardiness under the average Corn-Belt con- 
ditions yet it is used rather widely for a green manure crop. Some of our cus- 
tomers report that they get a good hay yield off of it the first year. We have 
had reports where it has been maintain 
ed for several years. Where Sweet Clover 
weevil had caused that crop to be dropped in some areas the Lot Western would 
make a very fine seeding for soil building purposes, We carry this Lot Western 
in the World Brand quality. That means an extra fancy grade, as nice as you 
can possibly buy. See Item 4 on our price list for a real outstanding value in 
es seed of this character. 
Likes Berry's Seeds Best of All 
Cleanest and Least Expensive Seeds 
Dear Sir: Suttons Bay, Mich. Dear Sirs: La Fayette, New York 
I have been using your seed for a long time and I find your seeds the cleanest and least expensive of 
have been well pleased with it. I will continue using any I have ever bought. We've had excellent results. 
Berry’s Seed as I like it better than any I have ever I also like the promptness of shipment. 
used. Yours truly, Leo Schaub. 
Sincerely, James E. McVoy. 
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