xe THE WETSEL SEED COMPANY G25, Dependable Seeds, HARRISONBURG, VA. AS 
Wetsel’s Grass Mixtures and Seed Oats 
LESPEDEZA 
Korean Lespedeza 
By this time virtually every interested farmer is informed about 
Korean Lespedeza, its uses and characteristics. It is widely used for 
hay and pasture, grows 10 to 20 inches tall, depending on soil and 
weather, and ranks along with alfalfa in analysis and feed value. 
Although an annual crop, it will reseed itself, if cut in fall. Makes 
excellent pasture in midsummer without impairing seed crop. Also 
improves soil. Two short crops in succession have resulted in con- 
tinued high price for seed. Sow 20 lbs. per acre on small grain or 
pasture. 
Dodder-free seed. Lb. 27 cts.; 100 lbs. $25.75. 
2 Dodder per oz. Lb. 26 cts.; 100 lbs. $25.25. 
3 Dodder per oz. Lb. 26 cts.; 100 lbs. $24.75. 
Hulled Seed. Dodder Free. Lb. 28 cts.; 100 lbs. $26.75. 
Unhulled Seed 
Sericea Lespedeza 
A drought-resistant soil-improver for almost any soil. After the 
first year will yield two to four tons of field-cured hay per acre each 
year. Sow 30 to 35 lbs. of unhulled seed per acre from January 
through March; 20 lbs. of hulled or scarified seed in April or May. 
Hulled Seed. Dodder Free. Lb. 34 cts.; 100 lbs. $33.00. 
Kobe Lespedeza 
Until recently it was thought that the growing season in the valley 
and other high-altitude areas to the west was too short for Kobe 
Lespedeza; hence its use has been on a very limited scale. More re- 
cently it has been realized that the season is long enough for produc- 
tion of hay. Its use is, therefore, on the increase and promises to 
expand still more. It responds to fertile land much better than 
Korean. Consequently, higher average yields of hay are experienced. 
Yields of 60 to 100 bales per acre are reported, against 30 to 60 bales 
for Korean. 
Dodder-Free Seed..........0..0.000- Lb. 29 cts.; 100 lbs. $28.00. | | 
OATS 
DON’T GIVE UP—ON PASTURE! 
Needless to say, cattle consume most of the pasture. With cattle prices sharply lower and other related farm revenue 
curtailed, the rapidly expanding ‘‘pasture movement”’ has slowed down to a walk. 
This, we believe, is all wrong. True, it costs an appreciable amount of hard cash to establish a good pasture field, 
or to revitalize an old one. And when income drops sharply, many feel that it is prudent or necessary to curtail ex- 
penditures. But in farming, as in a so-called ‘‘business”’ (although farming, too, is a business) a distinction should 
be made between operating expenses and capital expenses. The latter is an investment, not an expense. 
And whether we are farming or operating a public business, if we are going to succeed in the long run, we must 
keep our production facilities up to an efficient level. This requires courage, and plenty of it! 
The farmer who allows his cattle herd to become depleted or to decline in quality, and permits his pasture acreage 
to deteriorate during the next year or so, just because his income has been curtailed, will surely be making a big mistake. 
For some years now we have been singing a song entitled ‘‘Pasture is the Cheapest Feed.” If that is true—and it is 
true—then pasture is even more necessary and more precious when cattle prices are low than when they are high. 
Besides, prices will right themselves and improve within the next one to three years. If we have no cattle, or poor- 
quality cattle and/or no pasture, we will not get back the money we lost. So let’s not give up! 
This is not the time to quit or become discouraged. Keep up your pasture acreage and keep the quality to a high 
standard. If you have to borrow money for seed and fertilizer, do it. You will be glad that you did. 
WETSEL’S PERMANENT HAY AND PASTURE MIXTURE NO. 7 
Consisting of Ladino Clover, Orchard Grass, Kentucky 31 Fescue, | well you treat the pasture or hay field. If a high level of fertility 
Approved Alfalfa, Alsike Clover, Timothy and Korean Lespedeza. 
Designed for fall or spring sowing on grain crops or pasture land 
needing improvement. It should be borne in mind that once a good 
grass stand is established, future results will depend largely on how 
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prevails, the method and intensity of grazing will determine the life 
of stand. If grazed or cut below 3 to 4 inches, plants are weakened, 
making recovery slow. On grain crops sow 20 to 25 pounds per acre. 
Other areas, use same quantity, adding 10 pounds Rye Grass. Lb. 
24 cts.; 100 lbs. $23.15. Treated with Arasan, 1 cent higher. 
