Ladak has a tendency: to become dormant early in 
the fall. It is relatively free from leaf disease, retains 
its leaves, and makes hay of fine quality. 
In many tests Ladak has proved superior to all others 
for the cold and dry conditions found in the Northern 
Great Plains and it has also given good results under 
irrigation in the Northwest. Even as far south as Man- 
hattan, Kansas, yields obtained from Ladak have com- 
pared very favorably with those from other alfalfas. 
Where wilt is prevalent in this general region, Ladak 
has considerable advantage over other variegated and 
common varieties. 
RANGER ALFALFA is wilt resistant and our newest 
adapted variety. For farmers who plan to rotate their 
alfalfa fields with other crops every three or four years 
it loses its advantage, except in heavily wilt prevalent 
areas. It does not outyield Cossack, Ladak or Grimm 
except in wilt affected areas. 
CALIFORNIA COMMON ALFALFA 
For one year rotation. If you desire: a quick growth 
of heavy foliage to plow under the first year use South- 
ern, or California Common Alfalfa; you will find that 
this builds up the nitrogen content and organic material 
in your soil very rapidly. 
ALFALFA AND CLOVER SEED GERMINATION is 
higher when the combine cylinder speed is kept low. 
Experiments reveal that germination can frequently be 
increased as much as 10 percent by merely reducing 
‘cylinder speed. For maximum germination, the following 
speeds have been found best for cylinders of various 
diameters: 18-in.—850 rpm; 20-in.—765 rpm; 22-in.—695 
tpm; and 24-in.—635 rpm. These same tests also show 
that much seed can be saved by slowing down the 
travel speed of the combine. Tests showed 10 pounds per 
acre of seed were lost at .8 miles per hour; 35 pounds at 
1.2 miles per hour; and 74 pounds at 1.4 miles per hour. 
CLOVERS 
Be Sure To Inoculate 
The same inoculation that is used for common white, 
medium red and Alsike Clover is effective. 
LADINO CLOVERS 
Soil Requirements 
Does best on deep fertile soils high in organic mat- 
ter. Is usually successful on clay soils well supplied with 
moisture. 
~ Ladino will tolerate more acidity than Alfalfa. It 
does respond well to lime, however. It is recommended 
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