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H, L, Shands and D, C. Arny, plant scientist at the University of Wis- 
consin, inspecting a field of the Branch oats, 
BRANCH 
Branch is resistant to Helminthosporium Victoriae blight and_ smut 
and is intermediate in its response to leaf rust, including race 45 and 
would likely reduce losses in yield under heavy epidemic conditions of 
leaf rust such as race 45. Has moderate stem rust resistance, The straw 
is tall of medium strength. Mid-season to slightly late in ripening and 
is best adapted to soils of medium to low fertility. There are fewer late 
tillers than in ‘‘Bond’’ varieties. Kernels are nearly white in color, 
The bushel weight is slightly lower than that of the ‘‘Bond’’ varieties, 
but, yield in bushels per acre is high, being somewhat higher than most 
Varieties available today. 
Prices, Certified Wisconsin W Brand, First Generation, by freight or 
express f. 0. b. Madison: 3 bu., sealed bag, $8.55; 5 bags (15 bu. or 
more), $8.25 per bag. Packed in new bags which are free. 
Prices, Standard Seed, grown from Certified Stock, pk., 80c, plus 
postage. By freight or express f. 0. b. Madison: Bu., $2.50; 10 bu. or 
more, $2.40 per bu. Packed in used bags which are free, 
AJAX 
A Canadian oat which is proving valuable on the lighter soil sections 
of our state. It is a tall strawed variety that would likely lodge on 
fertile soil. It matures about three days later than Vicland with average 
size white kernels. A high yielding oat that will run about average in 
bushel weight. Straw is not as strong as some of the bond varieties, 
and while not resistant to stem rust and leaf rust it has, in the last 
few years. shown less leaf rust than the Bond varieties. Yield tests at 
several Wisconsin stations in 1947, 1948, 1949 was 63.3 bushels per 
acre which was the highest of 23 varieties tested. 
Certified Canadian, pk., 85c, plus postage. By freight or express f. 0. b. 
Madison: 1 bu., not sealed, $2.50 per bu.; 3 bu. sealed bag, $7.35; 5 
bags (15 bu. or more), $7.05 per bag. 
BONDA 
One of the new Helminthosporium disease resistant oats developed at 
the Minnesota Experiment Station. It is a cross of Bond and Anthony. At 
the Wisconsin station this oat had the highest bushel weight and was one 
of the strongest strawed of all the varieties grown on the farm. Like 
Clinton it is susceptible to race 45 of leaf rust. It grows somewhat 
taller than Clinton, ripens a little later, and has a whiter kernel. Prices, 
Wisconsin Certified W Brand, First Generation, by freight or express 
f. 0. b. Madison: 3 bu., sealed bag, $7.80; 5 bags (15 bu, or more) 
at $7.50 per bag. 
Prices, Standard Seed, grown from Certified Stock, pk., 80c, plus 
postage. By freight or express f. 0. b. Madison: Bu., $2.25; 10 bu. or 
more, $2.15 per bu. Packed in used bags which are free. 
CLINTON 
Clinton is resistant to Helminthosporium disease and to the races of 
rust commonly found in Wisconsin, but is susceptible to race 45 of leaf 
rust and somewhat susceptible to smut. It has a stiff straw, very leafy, 
which produces late tillers. A medium tall, early, yellow oat with plump 
kernels and thin hulls, It is outstanding for yield, test weight, and 
strength of straw. 
Our certified Wisconsin and Certified Tllinois stock is from the im- 
proved selections which are superior to the original Clinton. 
Prices, Wisconsin Certified W Brand, or Certified Illinois, First Gener- 
ation, by freight or express f. 0. b. Madison: 3 bu., sealed bag, $7.35; 
5 bags, (15 bu. or more) at $7.05 per bag. 
Standard Seed, grown from Certified Stock, 1 peck, 80c, plus postage. 
By freight or express f. 0. b. Madison: 1 bu., $2.25; 10 bu, or more, 
$2.15 per bu, Packed in used bags which are free, 
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OLDS’ SEED OATS 
SAUK 
A new variety developed at the Wisconsin Experimental Station in 
co-operation with the U.S.D.A. It is high yielding; has somewhat shorter 
and stiffer straw than Branch. It is susceptible to race 8 of stem rust, 
but resistant to race 7 and has the same general disease reactions as 
Branch, being moderately resistant to Septoria and intermediate in leaf 
rust response, Yields have been high, Bushel weight is not quite as high 
as some widely grown varieties, Prices: Wisconsin Certified W Brand, 
First Generation. Pk., $1.40 plus postage. By freight or express f. 0. b. 
Madison: Bu., $4.10; 3 bu. sealed bag, $12.00; 5 bags, 15 bu. or more 
at $11.70 per bag. 
CLINTAFE 
Developed from Clinton by the Iowa Experiment Station in co-operation 
with the U.S.D-A. Somewhat taller and later than Clinton with’ smaller 
kernels. Straw strength is godd, but slightly irregular in height. Resistant 
to race 45 and other leaf rust races generally f6und in “the United 
States and-to Septoria disease. Resistant to race 8 of stem rust, but is 
susceptible to race 7. Prices: Wisconsin Certified W Brand, First Genera- 
tion. Pk., $1.05 plus postage. By freight or express f. o. b. Madison: 
Bu., $3.20; 3 bu. sealed bag, $9.00; 5 bags, 15 bu. or more at $8.70 
per bag. 
CLINTLAND 
This variety was developed by the Indiana Experiment Station and 
resembles Clinton in most respects. It is stiff strawed, yellow grained, 
and high in bushel weight. It is resistant to race 8 of stem rust, but 
is susceptible to race 7. It is also resistant to race 45 and other leaf 
rust races generally found in the United States. Prices: Wisconsin 
Certified W Brand, First Generation. Pk., $1.05 plus postage. By freight 
or express f. 0. b. Madison: Bu., $3.75; 3 bu. sealed bag, $11.25; 5 
bags, 15 bu. or more at, $10.95 per bag. 
MINDO 
Introduced by the Minnesota Agricultural Experiment Station from a 
cross of Bond X and Black Mesdag. It is resistant to the rust and smuts, 
and also is resistant to race 8 of stem rust. Equal to Bonda in this re- 
spect. A very early yellowish oat with excellent yielding ability.. Higher 
in weight per bashel than Vicland, and having a short straw it is very 
resistant to lodging, This variety is valuable for very fertile soils which 
have plenty of moisture on which taller oats tend to grow too tall and 
lodge. It has the shortest straw of all popular varieties grown in Wiscon- 
sin, including Vicland, and is an excellent yielder, Prices, Wisconsin 
Certified W Brand, First Generation, pk., $1.00, plus postage, By freight or 
express f. 0. b. Madison: 1 bu., not sealed, $3.00 per bu.; 3 bu., sealed 
bag, $8.70; 5 bags (15 bu. or more), $8.40 per bag. 
NEMAHA 
Nemaha is a double cross of Vicland and Richland on Morota and-X 
Bond. Compared to Clinton it is about five days earlier and the straw 
about two inches shorter. Has stiff straw, but not as resistant to 
lodging. The kernels are reddish in color. Resistant to all common 
races of leaf rust, except race 45 and 57, also most races of stem rust 
and smut. The average yield per acre in a test conducted in 1943 at 
Mt. Morris, Illinois, was 78.6 bushels per acre, which was the highest 
of all varieties tested. 
Prices, Certified Wisconsin W Brand, First Generation, by freight or 
express f. 0. b. Madison: 3 bu., sealed bag, $8.10; 5 bags (15 bu. or 
more), $7.80 per bag. Packed in new bags which are free. 
Prices, Standard Seed, pk., 80c, plus postage. By freight or express 
f. 0. b. Madison: Bu., $2.50; 10 bu. or more, $2.40 per bu. Packed in 
used bags which are free. 
VICLAND 
Vieland is susceptible to Helminthosporium Oat disease, and is grown 
in areas not severely infested with this disease. It matures early, is 
resistant to the races of stem and leaf rust and smuts common in 
Wisconsin. Gives high yields of plump, yellow kernels, but has a short 
straw and should be planted: on fertile soil. Prices: Wisconsin Certified 
W. Brand, First Generation. Pk., $1.00 plus postage. By freight or ex- 
press f. 0, b. Madison: Bu., $3.05; 3 bu., sealed bag, $9.00; 15 bu. or 
more at $8.70 per bag. 
POSTPAID OAT PRICES 
1 Ib., any variety, 40c; 5 lbs., $1.50, postpaid, 
OLDS’ VETCH 
Sand or Winter 
A very valuable leguminous plant, especially for lighter soils. Can be 
sown in either spring or fall, Sow 15 to 20 pounds of vetch and % 
bushel grain per acre, oats or barley in the spring, rye in the fall, 
Makes splendid hay, also fine fall and winter pasture and it can also 
be pastured in early spring. 
Prices, by mail: Lb., 50c; 5 Ibs., $2.00, postpaid; 10 lbs., $2.50, plus 
postage. By freight or express f. 0. b. Madison: 100 Ibs., $22.00. 
OLDS’ FIELD PEAS 
WHITE CANADA. The most popular variety of field peas. Sow 1 to 
1% bushels per acre broadcast with the same amount of oats. Another 
good mixture recommended hy leading county agents is % bushel each 
of Field Peas, Oats, Barley and Wheat. 
Prices, by mail: Lb., 45c; 5 lbs., $1.75, postpaid; pk., $2.00, plus 
postage. By freight or express f. 0. b. Madison: Bu, (60 Ibs.), $6.10; 3 
bu, at $6.00 per bu. Sacks included. 
L. L. OLDS SEED COMPANY — MADISON 1, WISCONSIN 
