OLDS’ FIELD SEEDS 
Olds’ seeds have been known for their re- 
liability for over 66 years. We are proud of 
our stocks and believe that there are none bet- 
ter. Our Old Gold Brand seeds represent the 
best grade obtainable as it is the finest that 
nature can produce. When you buy your field 
seeds, insist upon Old Gold Brand seeds. De- 
pendable dealers throughout the north central 
states handle our seeds. If your dealer cannot 
supply you with our seeds, send ws your order 
direct, or if you live within driving distance 
visit our retail store and save transportation 
costs, The prices quoted were based on market 
value at the time this book went to press, and 
are strictly subject to change. We furnish sacks 
and bags free on all field seed orders unless 
otherwise noted, Prices are f. 0. b. Madison 
unless otherwise quoted. Add postage if wanted 
by mail, 
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OLDS’ ALFALFA SEED 
(Sow 12 to 15 pounds to the acre.) Bu. = 60 lbs, 
CERTIFIED RANGER ALFALFA 
A bacterial wilt-resistant alfalfa developed 
through the cooperative efforts of the Nebraska 
Agricultural Experiment Station and the United 
States Department of Agriculture. It is a mul- 
tiple strain variety, having been synthesized 
from selections originating from Cossack, Turkis- 
tan, and Ladak. It exhibits considerable vari- 
ability, both in habit of growth and flower color, 
being distinctly variegated in the latter. The 
plants vary in habit of growth from decumbent 
to upright. It has greater rapidity of recovery 
after cutting than Ladak or Cossack, being 
about the same as Grimm in this respect. It 
is equal in seed production, forage production, 
and cold resistance to Grimm. Prices: Certified 
Seed, Old Gold Brand: Lb., 65c; 5 lbs., $3.00, 
postpaid; pk., $6.45, plus postage. By freight 
or express, f. 0. b. Madison: Bu., $24.60; 3 bu. 
at $24.50 a bu. 
CERTIFIED LADAK ALFALFA 
In 1910, Experiment Stations in the northern 
plains states received samples of alfalfa seed 
from northern India produced at an altitude of 
12,000 feet where the rainfall is about four 
inches a year and blizzards occur throughout 
the season. These plantings proved it to be 
hardier than all alfalfas including the Grimms, 
and that it was very drought-resistant and tol- 
erant to bacteria wilt. The plant is fine stemmed 
and leafy producing a fine quality hay. 
Prices,. Old Gold Brand: Lb., 65c; 5 Tbs., 
$3.00, postpaid; pk., $6.45, plus postage. By 
freight or express, f. 0. b. Madison: Bu., $24.60; 
3 bu. at $24.50 a bu. 
CERTIFIED COSSACK ALFALFA 
A very hardy type of alfalfa introduced from 
Siberia. It is a cold and drought-resistant al- 
falfa and a heavy yielder. Seems to do better 
on heavy clay soil than the other types. The 
most important feature of Cossack Alfalfa is 
itS resistance to alfalfa wilt, 
Prices, Old Gold Brand: Ask for prices. 
CERTIFIED GRIMM ALFALFA 
Grimm Alfalfa is well known as the hardiest 
Alfalfa, It is usually distinguishable from Com- 
mon Alfalfa as the blossoms are variegated in 
color, yellow, green, blue, brown instead of 
purple. The root system is branching and the 
crown of the plant is usually set lower. All our 
Grimm seed is ‘‘State Sealed and Certified.’’ 
Certified Northern Grimm Alfalfa is produced 
in the northern states which include Tdaho, Mon- 
tana, Minnesota, Wyoming and the Dakotas. 
Climatic conditions are very severe in these 
states. Therefore, they are of equal hardiness. 
All Certified Seed is premium seed, 99.25 purity 
and 90 germination or better. 
Prices, Old Gold Brand: Lb., 65c; 5 Ibs., 
$3.00, postpaid; pk., $6.60, plus postage. By 
freight or express, f. 0. b. Madison: Bu., $25.20; 
3 bu. at $25.10 a bu. 
Note: Postage table for figuring 
items priced, plus postage will 
Please 
postage on 
be found on the order blank. 
HARDY DAKOTA ALFALFA 
Our Hardy Dakota is all dry land seed, 
unusual hardiness of our 
The 
Black Hills Dakota 
seed is no doubt largely due to the fact that it 
is produced on dry soil where climatic conditions 
are very severe, 
Prices, Old Gold Brand: Lb., 60c; 5 Ilbs., 
$2.75, postpaid; pk., $5.45, plus postage. By 
freight or express, f. 0. b. Madison: Bu., $21.85; 
3 bu. at $21.75 a bu. 
HARDY WISCONSIN ALFALFA 
We have a fine stock of Wisconsin Grown 
Alfalfa Seed, mostly, if not all, from Grimm 
seed, although we do not offer it as Grimm. This 
seed is thoroughly acclimated. Considered by 
many the most valuable alfalfa for sowing in 
Wisconsin, 
Prices, Old Gold Brand: Lb., 60c; 5 Ibs., 
$2.75, postpaid; pk., $5.95, plus postage. By 
freight or express, f. 0, b. Madison: Bu., $22.60; 
3 bu. at $22.50 a bu. 
HARDY MONTANA ALFALFA 
Montana Alfalfa for many years has had the 
reputation of being one of the hardiest of all 
common alfalfas grown in the United States. 
Our stock is all bright, clean seed of fine 
quality. 
Prices, Old Gold Brand: Lb., 60¢s 5s Ibs, 
$2.75, postpaid; pk., $5.95, plus postage. By 
freight or express f. 0. b. Madison: Bu., $22.60; 
3 bu. at $22.50 a bu. 
FANCY KANSAS ALFALFA 
Kansas Alfalfa has proved itself very desir- 
able for Wisconsin, At the Wisconsin Experi- 
ment Station they place it next to Montana and 
Dakota for hardiness. Our seed is beautiful 
bright seed. Prices, Old Gold Brand: Lb., 60c; 
5 Ibs., $2.75, postpaid; pk., $5.50, plus postage. 
By freight or express, f. 0. b. Madison: Bu., 
$20.85; 3 bu. at $20.75 per bu. 
FANCY WASHINGTON ALFALFA 
Produced in the eastern part of the state of 
Washington and is considered a northern al- 
falfa. In recent years Washington has become 
a large producer of alfalfa seed. Trials to date 
would indicate it equal to Kansas alfalfa in 
hardiness. We would recommend it as a desir- 
able alfalfa in your crop rotation plan and in 
mixtures with Brome Grass and Ladino Clover, 
Prices, Old Gold Brand: Lb., 50c; 5 Ibs., $2.50, 
postpaid; pk., $4.90, plus postage. By freight 
or express, f. 0. b. Madison: Bu., $18.40; 3 bu. 
at $18.30 per bu. 
CANADIAN VARIEGATED ALFALFA 
Canadian Variegated grows 
much like Grimm Alfalfa. It is not quite as 
hardy but hardier than the Northwest common 
Alfalfas. It does not produce quite as much ag 
common but is much surer where winter-killing 
is a serious factor. Our seed is U. S. Verified 
Canadian. 
Prices, Old Gold Brand: Lb., 60c; 5 Tbs., 
$2.75, postpaid; pk., $5.95, plus postage, By 
freight or express, f. 0, b. Madison: Bu., $22.60;~ 
3 bu. at $22.50 a bu. 
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SUPPLIES OF FARM SEEDS 
Generally speaking, farm seeds are in plenti- 
ful supply and prices are much lower. Light 
grasses such as Blue Grass and Red Top are 
very scarce due to a short crop and some seed 
grains suffered because of wet weather at har- 
vest time. Good Seed Oats are likely to be 
searce at planting time. This is the year to 
plant Legumes, as seed stocks are plentiful and 
prices are low. Certified Wisconsin Blue Tag 
Seed Potatoes of most varieties are ample and 
prices are much lower. We urge our customers 
to order early as prices on field seeds and po- 
tatoes are subject to change. Prices may ad- 
vance by planting time. 
VERIFIED ORIGIN SEED 
All our Alfalfa seeds are U. S. verified as to 
origin. They are all northern grown, adaptable 
to the north central states. 
‘‘Verified Origin’’ means that a U. S. Gov- 
ernment tag will appear on every bag verifying 
the statement as to the locality where the seed 
was grown. All our alfalfa seed is put up in 
bushel sacks, 
ALFALFA SEED FOR TEA 
In recent years we have received many re- 
quests for recleaned untreated alfalfa seed for 
use in making tea which is made by placing 
3 tablespoons of alfalfa seed in 1 quart of wa- 
ter and boiling slowly for 15 minutes. It is 
then strained into a quart receptacle and kept 
in the refrigerator for use as needed. Honey 
may be used for sweetening. 
We offer our customers fancy untreated re- 
cleaned alfalfa seed, 99.50 purity or better, 
suitable for the making of alfalfa seed tea. 
Prices, Olds’ T Brand Alfalfa Seed: Lb., 90c; 
3 Ibs., $2.50, postpaid. 
BIRDSFOOT TREFOIL 
BROAD LEAF 
Birdsfoot Trefoil is a long lived perennial 
with a well developed branching tap-like root 
with a few too many stems developing from each 
crown. The plants for the most part are erect 
or ascending, and attain the height of 12 to 
30 inches. Stems are comparatively slender, 
branched to some extent and are moderately 
leafy. Each leaf has three leaflets borne at the 
end of a short petiole and has clovér-like ap- 
pearance. In eastern New York and. Western 
Oregon it has become naturalized and is proving 
valuable for forage and pasture. It is also 
grown as a mixture with other grasses. Plant 
alone for seed at the rate of 8 to 12 pounds per 
acre, and in grass mixtures at the rate of one 
pound, Prices: Lb.,. 80c; 5 Ibs., $3.75, post- 
paid; pk., $8.95, plus postage. By freight or 
express, f. 0. b, Madison: Bu., $34.50; 3 bu. 
at $34.40 a bu. 
A plant of Birdsfoot Trefoil. 
