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R. H. Shumway-"The Pioneer American Seedsman"—Established 1870 . “ 
Shumway’s World Famous Farm and Field Seeds 
e535 Lespedeza-Korean—Annual (Broadcast 15 lbs. to the acre) 
All Alfalfa, Sweet Clover and Red Clover Seed Offered 
Is “Highest Quality’ 1953 Crop Premium Grade Seed 
Showing Purity Better Than 99.25% and Germination Better Than 
90% Including Hard Seed and Less Than .25% Weed Seed. 
1506 Kansas Grown “Excel Brand’’—Very Hardy (69 Ibs. Bu.) 
It is extremely hardy with a spreading root system, producing enormous tonnage 
of the finest quality hay. We recommend it to you as the best value obtainable to- 
day in New Crop Alfalfa Seed for extreme cold climate. Postpaid, 1% 1b., 55 cts.; 
Ib., 95 cts.; 2 lbs., $2.15; 5 Ibs., $4.15. Not prepaid, 4 bu., $5.50; 1% bu., $10.75; 
bu., $21.00; 2.bu. and over @ $20.95 per bu. | 
1500 Arizona Grown (Approved Seed) “Excel Brand” (60 Ibs. Bu.) 
Here is an excellent grade of Alfalfa Seed at a Low Price suitable for sowing across 
the nation in latitude south of Springfield, Illinois. 
We were fortunate in getting a limited supply of this seed that we can offer for 
prompt order at prices far below Kansas and other Alfalfa Seed produced farther north. 
We recommend this for the localities mentioned; but for sowing in the north, we again 
recommend Kansas Seed, which is recognized as one of the hardiest types. Postpaid 
Ve Ib., 50 cts.; 1b., 85 cts.; 244 lbs., $2.00; 5 1lbs., $3.75. Not Prepaid, 14 bu., $5.15; 14 bu, 
$10.00; bu., $19.50; 2 bu. and over @ $19.40 per bu. 
1531 Alsike, or Swedish Clover “Excel Brand’’ (6° lbs. Bu.) 
Sow in spring. 8 lbs. per acre 
Alsike seems to be especially adapted for the Northern States; it is a perennial 
clover and lives longer than Medium Red; it is also more hardy; in fact, it is the 
hardiest of all clovers; it does not heave out of the ground in Winter and the severest 
cold does not injure it and it resists the extremes of drought and wet. It is the only 
clover that will thrive on moist soil, but it will also grow fairly well in stiff clays. It 
is mostly grown in bottom lands and quite often mixed with Timothy; these varieties 
seem to be well adapted for this soil and ripen at the same time. Postpaid, 1% Ib., 50 cts.3 
1b., 85 cts.; 244 Ibs., $2.00; 5 lbs., $3.75. Not Prepaid, %4 bu., $4.45; 144 bu., $8.75; bu, 
$17.00; 2 bu. and over @ $16.90 per bu. 
1533 Crimson Clover “Excel Brand’? (60 Ibs. Bu.) 
Sow 15 ibs. per acre in Spring or Fall 
South of the Ohio River this wonderful annual clover leads them all for hay, for pas- 
tures and fertilizer. In the North sow in April, ready to cut and pasture July 10th.’ 
Every farmer ought to sow at least one acre for his hogs. Postpaid, % Ilb., 50 cts.; 
ib., 80 cts.; 214 lbs., $1.85; 5 lbs., $3.50. Not Prepaid, 14 bu., $3.90; 144 bu., $7.65; bu., 
$14.95; 2 bu. and over @ $14.85 per bu. 
2 Great Perennial Legume Crops! 
1566 | adino Clover 
Ladino Clover is a perennial form of Giant White Dutch Clover which spreads by 
surface runners that root at the joints. The main branch of the runners lie flat on the 
ground, but ithe leafy stalks which produce the foliage grow from 15 to 24 inches tall 
and the leaves resemble in size and shape those of Red Clover. Excellent for pastures, 
and should not be sown alone except for seed purposes. Excellent for lowlands that are 
not wet, and for pasture recommend a mixture of 2 lbs. of Ladino, 3 lbs. Medium Red 
Clover and 8 lbs. of Brome Grass. On upland 1 lb. of Ladino Clover mixed with 8 lbs. 
of Alfalfa, 3 lbs. Red Clover and 8 lbs. Brome Grass will give you a wonderful pasture 
that will last about 4or5 years. Postpaid, 4% 1b., 65 cts.; 1b., $1.15; 214 lbs., $2.75; 5 lbs., 
$5.25. Not Prepaid, 10 Ibs., $8.25; 25 lbs., $19.50; 50 lbs., $38.00; 100 lbs., $75.00. 
1567 Broadleaf Birdsfoot Trefoil 
A long life, deep rooted legume that will grow on poor or rich soil and will stand a 
moderate amount of alkali. Provides the finest feed when most other pasture grasses 
and clovers are dormant. Plants grow stems 12 to 30 inches long. Has a deep tap root 
with many branches. Crop resembles fine stemmed Alfalfa, and is high in mineral and 
protein content. Sow 5 lbs. per acre alone. However, we recommend sowing 2 Ibs. in 
mixtures of other grasses such as Timothy, Blue Grass, Orchard Grass, or Brome Grass. 
Shallow sowing, 4 to % inch no deeper, in well prepared seed bed is essential. Postpaid, 
1 1h., 60 cts.; 1b. $1.05; 214 lbs., $2.40; 5 lbs., $4.50. Not Prepaid, 10 lbs., $6.00; 25 lbs., 
$14.00; 50 lbs., $27.75; 100 lbs., $55.00. 
1545 Sweet Clover, Mostly White “Excel Brand” (60 Ibs. Bu.) 
This is the finest type of Northern Grown Hardy Refined Mostly White Sweet Clover 
Seed. Purity better than 98%. Postpaid, 1b., 60 cts.; 21% lbs., $1.35; 5 lbs., $2.40. 
Prepaid, 44 bu., $2.75; 144 bu., $5.35; bu., $10.25; 2 bu. and over @ $10.15 per bu. 
1549 Yellow Blossom “Excel Brand” (60 lbs. Bu.) 
In habit of growth and maturing same as Tall Common. It is a biennial, just like 
the Common, but it does not grow quite as tall. However, it produces a high 
quality hay and lots of it. It is a wonderful soil: builder, and in addition it is better 
for pasture than the Common as it stays green longer. Postpaid, 1b., 60 cts.; 2144 Ibs., 
$1.35; 5 lbs., $2.40. Not Prepaid, %4 bu., $2.75; 4% bu., $5.35; bu., $10.25; 2 bu. and over @ 
$10.15 per bu. 
1543 Hubam Sweet Clover (Annual) “Excel Brand” (60 Ibs. Bu.) 
Hubam Sweet Clover looks like the biennial listed above, and grows very similar 
except that it grows four times as fast and when seeded in early spring attains a 
growth of 4 to 5 feet by September. Postpaid, 1b., 80 cts.; 214 lbs., $1.85; 5 lbs., $3.50. 
Not Prepaid, %4 bu., $3.90; 144 bu., $7.65; bu., $14.95; 2 bu. and over @ $14.85 per bu. 
1541 Medium Red or June Clover “Excel Brand” (60 lbs. Bu.) : 
Domestic Grown Seed, Sow 12 ibs. per acre. 
Splendid for hay, pastures, soiling or plowing under. Mspecially desirable for dairy 
cows on account of its high percentage of nitrogenous elements. ‘Two cuttings may 
be made in a season. Northern grown Medium Red or June clover has become widely 
known for its purity, strong vitality, vigorous growth and stooling qualities, Postpaid, 
ly lb., 55 cts.; lb., 95 cts.; 244 Ibs., $2.15; 5 lbs., $4.15. Not Prepaid, 14 bu., $6.45; 1% bu., 
$12.75; 1 bu., $25.00; 2 bu. and over @ $24.90 per bu. 
1539 Mammoth Red or Sapling “Excel Brand’’ (60 Ibs. Bu.) 
Domestic Grown Seed. Sow 12 lbs. pe? acre 
Is quite distinct from the Medium Red Clover, being larger, or coarser and more ro- 
bust growth, and two to three weeks later. On rich, loamy soils it attains an immense 
growth, yielding much more bulk than medium clover, but makes only one crop, and 
pasture after that. Largely used to restore fertility to worn-out soil. Postpaid, 1% Ih., 
55 cts.; lb., 95 cts.; 244 lhs., $2.15; 5 lbs., $4.15. Not Prepaid, 14 bu., $6.45; 1% bu., $12.75; 
1 bu., $25.00; 2 bu, and over @ $24.90 per bu. : 
Extremely Scarce. 
Not 
Hulled Scarified Seed PREE from Dodder—(60 Ibs. phe | 
The abundant growth and deep penetrating roots covered with nodules make it an 
outstanding grazing and soil building legume. The strong root growth penetrates about 
8 inches deep, making it highly drought resistant, and capable of thriving on poor, 
wornout soils. In feeding value it is about equal to alfalfa; has no woody stem; holds 
its leaves well and produces a full crop the first season. A harrowing before sowing 
is the only preparation necessary. 
Not Prepaid, %4 bu., $5.15; 44 bu., $10.00; bu., $19.50; 2 bu. and over @ $19.40 per bu. 
1537 Lespedeza-Sericea—Perennial (60 Ibs. Bu.) 
Hulled Scarified Seed FREE from Dodder—(60 lbs. Bu.) a 
It grows on poor, acid or sour land as well as rich land. It is a great drought resister 
with an enormous root system, It enriches the soil and gives, at least 3 cuttings a 
season with as high as 8 tons per acre at one cutting. Stock relish the hay and it may 
be closely grazed. - 
Sow rather shallow in the spring or fall in well prepared, warm soil 4 lbs. per acre 
in drills or 12 lbs. per acre broadcast. Postpaid, lb., 95 cts.; 21% lbs., $2.15; 5 lbs., $4.15. 
Not Prepaid, 14 bu., $5.85; 14 bu., $11.45; bu., $22.50; 2 bu. and over @ $22.40 per bu. 
1593 Canada Field Peas (6° Ibs. Bu.) 
There just isn’t anything that equals a mixture of Canadian Field Peas and Oats 
seeded in the early spring at the rate of one bushel of each per acre as a hay crop. 
This combination hay makes an average yield of 2-18/100 tons of excellent feed per acre. 
Almost equal pound for pound with Clover hay. Relished by all classes of stock. Cana- 
dian Field Peas are very hardy: therefore may be seeded just as soon as it is safe to 
sow Oats. Postpaid, lb., 55 cts.; 21% Ibs., $1.25; 5 lbs., $2.00. Not Prepaid, %4 bu., $1.95; 
14 bu., $3.70; bu., $6.95; 2 bu. and over @ $6.85 per bu. ; 
1583 Cowpeas Mixed—Whippoorwill Type (60 Ibs. Bu.) 
When danger of frost is over sow broadcast 1 Bu. per acre or 45 Ibs., in drills 36 
inches apart. Cowpeas produce one of the largest and the most nutritious forage crops 
grown. When turned under, they furnish nitrogen and generally enhance the fertility 
of the soil. They make a fine feed for work and beef-stock and for dairy herds. Post- 
paid, lb., 55 cts.; 2% lbs., $1.25; 5 lbs.} $2.00. Not Prepaid, 44 bu., $2.35; 44 bu., $4.45; 
bu., $8.50; 2 bu. and over @ $8.40 per bu. 
1662 Sunflower Mammoth Russian 
A small patch of cultivated sunflowers will produce a great quantity of the very best 
poultry feed for winter. 10 lbs. per acre. Postpaid, 14 Ib., 45 cts.; lb., 75 cts.; 244 1bs., 
$1.75; 5 lbs., $3.25. Not Prepaid, 10 1bs., $3.30; 25 lbs., $7.75; 50 1bs., $14.50; 100 1bs., $28.00. 
1642 Sweet Sudan Grass bs 
This new introduction in Sudan will produce more sweet, juicy, palatable forage for 
your livestock. Developed by Texas Agr. Station. It is more disease resistant than 
the old Sudan and being of sweeter quality the stock eat it down first. Produces more 
plant growth than common and remains green longer. Sow 20 lbs. of seed_per acre. 
Postpaid, lb., 60 cts.; 244 lbs., $1.35; 5 lbs., $2.40. Not Prepaid, 10 lbs., $2.25; 25 Ibs., 
$5.00; 50 lbs., $9.00; 100 lbs., $17.00. 
1599 Reed Canary Grass 
Excellent for Pasture and grazing—makes 2 cuttings a season—yielding 5 to 7 tons 
per acre. A very valuable new perennial hay and pasture crop especially desirable for 
low, marshy land. Nothing like it has been thus far produced as it puts land that is 
just a dead waste into production of valuable forage. 
CULTURE. Sow in early spring, alone or with grain, 4 to 6 pounds of seed per acre 
broadeast, or 2 to 3 pounds with drill. Late summer and late fall seeding are also 
recommended. Postpaid, % Ib., 55 cts.; 1b., 95 cts.; 2% lIbs., $2.15; 5 lbs., $4.15. 
Prepaid, 10 lbs., $4.30; 25 lbs., $10.25; 50 ibs., $19.50;'100 lbs., $38.00. 
1646 Sand or Hairy Winter Vetch : 
For pasture and hay crop fully equal to alfalfa. Does better on poor, worn out soils 
than any other forage or legume crop. Sow in spring or fall, 30 pounds per acre, 
Postpaid, 1b., 85 cts.; 2144 lbs., $2.00; 5 Ibs., $3.75. 
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half bushel Oats or Barley to hold vines off the ground. Postpaid, 1b., 60 cts.; 24% Ibs., 
$1.35; 5 Ibs., $2.25. Not Prepaid, 10 1bs., $2.50; 25 1bs., $5.75; 50 1bs., $10.50; 100 1bs., $20.00. 
1676 Sugar Drip Sorghum Cane a 
For Making Delicious Syrup (50 Ibs. Bu.) 
This new Sorghum Cane grows much heavier stalks than Amber Cane and with- | 
We believe our strain to be as pure 
stands storms and wet weather without lodging. LS 
as any obtainable but owing to the peculiar hybridization of Sugar Cane varieties, we 
cannot guarantee beyond the value of the purchase price. Average yield per acre, 175 
to 200 gallons of delicious rich quality sygup. Golden yellow color. Sow 10 Ibs. per 
acre in drills. Postpaid, lb., 60 cts.; 214 1D8., $1.35; 5 lbs., $2.40. Not Prepaid, %4 bu., 
$2.95; 144 bu., $5.75; 1 bu., $11.00; 2 bu. and over @ $10.90 per bu. tee ee 
. 1631 Milo-Maize by Rats 
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Forage Plant of Great Merit. It is pronounced the best and surest grain crop. for. 
dry countries and seasons. It grows several smaller heads on side shoots, often as many 
as eight heads on a stalk. Very valuable for feeding stock, also one of the best poultry 
foods. Plant 15 pounds ver acre in drills. Postpaid, 1b., 55 cts.; 214 Ibs., $1.25; 5 Ibs., 
$2.00. Not Prepaid, 10 lbs., $1.50; 25 lbs., $3.00; 50 1bs., $5.50; 100 1bs., $10.00. 
1623 Kaffir Corn 
Makes splendid feed for poultry, fed either in the grain or ground and cooked, Foliage 
and stalk make excellent forage. Cultivate the same as common corn. Requires 15 
pounds of seed per acre in drills. Postpaid, lb., 55 cts.; 214 Ibs., $1.25; 5 lbs., $2.00. Not 
Prepaid, 10 Ibs., $1.50; 25 lbs., $3.00; 50 lbs., $5.50; 100 lbs., $10.00. ) 
1660 Sugar Cane (50 Ibs. Bu.) 
Warly Amber Cane makes a very satisfactory summer pasture for ail kinds of stock, 
The hay is very palatable and nutritious and is relished by all kinds of stock. The 
yield of cured hay is about 12 to 15 tons per acre. Sow broadcast 60 Ibs. per acre or 
15 lbs. per acre in drills. Postpaid, lb., 55 cts.; 244 lhbs., $1.25; 5 lbs., $2.00.. Not Pre- 
paid, 4% bu., $2.15; 14 bu., $3.95; 1 bu., $7.50; 2 bu. and over @ $7.40 per bu. 
1592 Hegari 
This is a sweet sorghum somewhat similar to cane. Yields up to 5,000 lbs of grain per 
acre and up to 18 tons of ensilage. Live stock, especially cattle, are very fond of it due 
to its sweet taste. For grain production drill like Kaffir 6 to 8 lbs. per acre. For hay drill 
in close rows at 75 to 90 Ibs. per acre. Postpaid, 1b., 55 cts.; 214 lbs., $1.25; 5 Ibs., $2.00. 
Not Prepaid, 10 lbs., $1.50; 25 lbs., $3.00; 50 lbs., $5.50; 100 lbs., $10.00. 
Farm Seed Prices Subject To Change 
New Price List Will Be Issued When Market Changes 
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