RtOFSEWEE DIE eS ESER Dion G-OUMaP Ay Nay 
ESTABLISHED 1900 17 
FIELD SEEDS 
Adapted to the Southwest 
ALFALFA 
New Mexico Common—One of the first crops to be produced in the Pecos Valley. It 
has held its place while other crops come and go due to its ability to build soil and at 
the same time produce a cash crop of hay or seed. In a recent check against new 
varieties it still proved to be the highest yielder of our most valuable hay. Usually, 
this crop is allowed to produce for a period of four years to gain the most in cash and 
soil building qualities. Our highest yields and best quality of grains, cotton and vege- 
tables will come from land that has been in alfalfa due mainly to the fact that alfalfa 
has stored nitrogen in the soil and that plant diseases are reduced. To offer the high- 
est quality seed, we maintain five types of the most modern equipment for recleaning 
and processing. Arasan treated seed is carried in stock. This season, again, we can 
offer seed that is better than 99% pure with better than 95% germination. In the 
Pecos Valley, the choice time to plant is in the first twenty-five days of September. 
April is preferred for spring planting. Use 20 to 25 lbs. of seed per acre. An appli- 
cation of 60 lbs. available phosphate per acre will greatly increase the yield, often 
producing 5 to 7 tons of hay per acre in 5 cuttings. Seed yields will run from 150 to 
600 lbs. per acre, depending upon weather and insects. 
CLOVER 
Yellow Blossom Biennial Sweet Clover—An excellent soil building crop that will tolerate 
considerable alkali, heavy tap-root that will penetrate most hard-pan. Will make 
fair pasture, often mixed with grasses. Plant 15 lbs. per acre in spring or fall. 
Madrid Clover—A new variety of Yellow Blossom Biennial that matures slightly later 
and yields more. It shows early seedling vigor and resists fall frost in seedling year. 
BARLEY 
Arivat—A spring-type, six-rowed, bearded barley with semi-smooth awns. It has stiff 
straw and matures early. Plant 70 to 100 lbs. per acre in February, March or early 
April to allow harvesting in July, then follow with a planting of some early maturing 
sorghum grain. An average yield is 50 to 70 bushels per acre. 
New Mexico Winter—Selected by our A. & M. College to fill a specific need on irri- 
gated lands for a winter-hardy pasture and a heavy grain yielder. It has filled the 
bill and is truly outstanding in both respects. Considered by many to produce the 
best winter pasture and highest grain yield. Rough awned, definitely a winter variety 
that will not make grain when planted in the spring. Plant 70 to 100 lbs. per acre in 
August to make the most pasture. May be planted as late as December 15th to make 
grain. 
Trebi—A well known barley that still gives good yields on the irrigated lands of the 
Southwest. Six rowed, bearded, hulled and rough awned. Awns will thresh free 
from the grain. Trebi will mature grain when planted in the fall or in the spring. 
FIELD BEANS 
Pinto—A dry land crop throughout the Southwest. Produces a better quality in the 
high altitudes and is adapted to those short seasons. A rather small, spreading’ bush 
type plant that is prolific and highly resistant to drouth. Plant 25 lbs seed per acre 
in early July. It has been known to produce 1500 lbs. per acre. 
CORN 
Texas Hybrid No. 124—A prolific producer of soft corn, bred for the Southwest. Large 
deep yellow grain, small cob, good shuck coverage. Produces two good ears on rather 
tall stalk under favorable conditions. Similar to Texas 26, but has a stouter stalk. 
Matures in 118 days. 
