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BERETS SEED FACTS AND FAIL CATALOG
BUYING HIGH GRADE SEEDS ECONOMICALLY
BERRY’S WORLD BRAND SEEDS.
The True economy of seed purchases lie in getting seeds that give the best results. It takes the best seed to get the best results and our World Brand seeds are our highest quality.
Berry’s World Brand seeds are made from the best country seed. This seed is graded with care. It is thoroly cleaned by screening and by passing the seed over an air blast t© remove the light matter that was not screened out. A triplicate screen is used to secure the most perfect results possible.
World Brand quality seeds are secured from plump, bright stock. The bright- ness denotes good germination; the plumpness, good strong healthy plants that have the vigor to produce heavy yields as well as the ability to withstand unfavorable conditions much better. Berry’s World Brand quality seeds are clean and high in purity and germination. Practically all impurities are removed. Freedom of dirt and foreign matter means more seed. High purity insures clean stands. Good germ- ination means better stands and requires a smaller quantity of seed per acre. It also cuts down the chances of failures to get a good stand.
World Brand Seeds are purchased by critical buyers. It is bought by men who find that the best is the cheapest not only in the long run but often in the first cost on account of using less per acre. These farmers order Berry’s World Brand quality beeause they know from experience that it will please them. They do not even ask for samples for World Brand quality seeds are always satisfactory. Berry’s World Brand to them means protection against poor seed and insurance on high grade seed.
World Brand quality seeds cost a little more than our other grades. This quality is worth more. We try to make our other grades worth what we ask for them. The Fans y grades is good seed but it is not the best we handle. Fancy is the best that many dealers carry and often they carry no better than our Planet Grade yet they call it their best. Probably it is, as it may be the only kind they have.
Berry’s World Brand quality seeds are not expensive to buy. You will find the prices on it consistently lower than the best grades of others. The quality of World Brand seeds often run better than many of these so-called best grades. Get samples and see for yourself that you can make a big saving on Berry’s Wo-rld Brand Quality seeds. When you discover what World Brand quality means in field seeds; when you get acquainted with its superior points of purity, germination, color and plumpness of berry; wien you realize the protection you have in securing such seed and when you find that you can buy this World Brand quality at a big saving in price — you will agree with us that this is the most economical seed you can buy.
World Brand quality seeds can be sold at a saving beeause, on account of our financial rating, we can buy to advantage, a^d beeause of our low selling cost and large volume we can seM on a closer margin than others can do. In n^any cases our selling cost, plus profit, is smaller than the selling cost alone of some organizations.
Better yields and cleaner fields mean bigger profits. In the last analysis it is for your own direct benefit to S(»w World Brand Quality seeds. We have always tried to serve your interests for in doing so we have served ourselves in the way of getting a large measure of satisfaction from you and your continued patronage.
If you have never sown World Brand quality seeds do so this year and you will find we were serving your best interests when we recommended and even urged you to use it.
A. A. BE KEY SEED COMPANY, CLARINDA, IOWA S
TAKING THE HEAT OUT OF “HOT-AIR”
YOU GET A GUARANTEE ON BERRY’S IMPROVED KHARKOV WHEAT.
OUR SEED WHEAT GUARANTEE.
We have every confidence in the Seed Wheat we are offering, and if you do not find it as represented, or entirely satisfactory upon arrival, you may return it in 10 days and we will refund you your money without question, also the freight. You are the judge and jury and we stand hy your verdict. We further guarantee to refund the difference over market price paid for our New Improved Kharkov, if it does not increase your yield and cause you to grow more wheat per acre than you would if you used ordinary common stock. If we did not know our Seed Wheat to he all right we would not make such a hroad guarantee, for we mean just what we say. We are financially responsible. See bank and other references.
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WHY DO WE GUARANTEE?
We guarantee our New Improved Khar- kov in this way because we want you to grow this heavy yielding variety. There is no question in our minds as to its superiority as a wheat. We know what it can do and you will read elsewhere why we can guarantee our New Improved Kharkov in this way. The point we want to bring out here is that you are protected because we know that al- most every year two or three, “so-called” wonderful varieties are placed before the American farmer. If everything that was claimed for those wheats was true you would have a veritable gold mine on your farm. Unfortunately and to the sorrow of many farmers this is not always true. The merits of the wheat were apparently largely a pro- duct of the imagination.
Please note that we do not attack any particular kind of wheat. It is not neces- sary. You probably have lost money by in- vesting in such seed wheat at a very fancy price.
NO RISK ON KHARKOV.
You will find no radical, bombastic, hip- hooray, statements on Kharkov. We want the wheat to proclaim its own sterling merits at threshing time. The figures we give you on Kharkov are facts, not fancies. They are strong evidence that this wheat is one of the biggest money making varieties on the market today. If it were not we could not guar- antee it. It is because we guarantee it that
you take no chance in buying Kharkov. It costs you a little more in the first place to buy Kharkov Wheat. It is worth more. The point is that you get the extra money back if the Berry’s New Improved Kharkov deos not out yield your other varieties.
PLAY SAFE.
A few men have money enough to periment with any old thing that comes along. The most of us either can’t afford or don’t want to risk a disappointing yield. Profits count. We have been selling this wheat for over ten years. Is it not reasonable to ask you to have confidence in Berry’s New Im- proved Kharkov Seed Wheat when we have confidenece enough in the same wheat to back it up with a guarantee that hands you back the extra money you spent for it if i% fails to increase your yield?
MAKE MORE PROFIT.
It is not wise to grow inferior wheat when you can increase your profits by sow- ing a superior variety. Just be sure you are getting a superier variety. It is more fool- ish to go to an untried variety than it is to stick to a run dc in type that you may b« growing.
You can always use more money and we are confident you can get it through our Im- proved Kharkov. Read all the information we give you on it. Remember these figures ire based on actual t&3ts. And remember further that we back our confidence in our wheat by our guarantee.
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BEMtY?S SEED FACTS AND FALL CATALOG
A QUESTION OF INTEREST TO WHEAT GROWERS
WHAT MAKES A PROFITABLE WHEAT.
It’s a question of dollars and cents with you. Any variety of wheat that will bring you a good net profit over and above the expense of seed, the cost of seeding and a fair return on your investment is a profitable wheat.
There are thousands of farmers who are not growing wheat at a profit. At least, there would be no profit if labor and investment were fully figured into the cost of pro- ducing it. We are confident that in thousands of cases the growing of wheat can be made to show a handsome profit, when it is now showing none, by simply using a better variety of wheat than is being used for seed. Many are using good varieties, but the seed has ■“rua down”, so to speak. Some use just any old kind of seed and some pin their hopes for increased yields on some new and unknown variety for which impossible returns are predicted.
POINTS OF GOOD WHEAT of the wheat you may grow. You have to raise a
HARDINESS certain number of bushels / er acre to pay this cost.
Hardiness is probably one of the points most What you get over and above that, is profit and -ssp-icially desired by most farmers. It is import- every extra cent you can add is velvet. A few ex- ant because it has such a direct bearing on yields, tra cents per bushel on account of quality means The amount of the yield is the principal final aim that many dollars that you would not have had of those who grow wheat. Therefore, in judging otherwise, and a number of extra bushels per acre
the variety you are going to sow this fall do not means a fat profit indeed.
over look this very important feature. We also Both Kharkov and Kanred have proven them-
want you to bear in mind the superior hardiness of selves to be excellent milling wheats and hardy, Kharkov and Kanred Wheat of which you will read heavy stooling wheats, but we want to tell you more
•more later. about them later and show you just when and why
STOOLING QUALITIES. they are such profitable varieties to grow.
The ability sf any particular variety to stool CLEAN, PLUMP STOCK.
'©ut has a direct influence on the yields. It also has Seed must be thoroly recleaned in order to
bearing on the cost of seeding. A wheat that stools give best results. This fact alone will not give you lightly must be sown at a much heavier yield per a big^crop for any wheat, no matter how poor a •ere than a heavy stooler. This is plain to all. The yielder, may be recleaned to look nice. It is the less seed you need the lower the cost. The first qualities that lie in the germ of the kernel that has cost however, is a minor matter. It would pay you the big bearing on your profits. Seed wheat should, to increase the cost per acre if by so doing you of course, be plump and typical of the variety. Dif- would get foar times the usual crop, bat that seldom ferent seasons effect the appearance of the grains holds out. somewhat, but only the heaviest, plumpest berry
The main benefit of a heavy stooli.ng wheat is should be sown for maximum results, the layrge number of stalks from one grain. One of HOW TO GET A PROFITABLE WHEAT.
‘Our reports on Kharkov Wheat shows one hundred You, no doubt, already know what constitutes
*and thirty-four heads of grain to a single sprout, a profitable wheat. You have long ago realized tt It does not ta-ke a scientist to figure out that this importance of the points we have touched on. Ou -i* a profitable wheat to grow. The general average only purpose to bring them again to your attention -reports o:«i Kanred Wheat show it to be fully as was because we have the wheat that has these prop- ,good a stooler as Kharkov. Both varieties rank at erties. It has the hardiness. It possesses the most the top. remarkable stooling qualities. It is a fine milling
MILLING QUALITIES. wheat. And it positively is one of the heaviest
We are convinced that there is not sufficient yielding wheats. We absolutely guarantee it to attention paid to the milling qualities of the wheat yield more than any other wheat you may be grow- Jhat is being sown. It pays to observe this, for a ing. There are a lot of different claims made for good milling wheat always commands a premium different varieties of wheat. A lot of them are over 8 poor milling wheat. nothing but claims. We make no claims. The fact
In order to get the biggest possible profit out will be presented to you in the next few pages. On of whea*t you must produce the heaviest possible the basis of these facts we issue our positive guar- yield of the highest q.uality stock. It makes a big antee for increased yields. You can t base a guar- difference in your profits. You must remember antee on “hot-air.” Facts mean something. In fchat your investment in land and implements, your this case, they mean that we have a wheat that is a cost of preparing a seed bed is the same regardless profitable wheat to grow.
A. A. BERRY SEED COMPANY, CLARDTDA, IOWA
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KHARKOV— THE WHEAT WE GUARANTEE.
Kharkov is a wheat that is remarkable chiefly because of the heavy yields it produsm. Yields of forty to fifty bushels per acre are not unusual and yields of seventy bushels acre have been obtained. If these heavy yields were occasional freaks of nature it would not pay you to read further. These heavy yields have been so consistent from year to yesur that we can positively guarantee it to out yield any other variety of wheat. Right is where we differ from other seedsmen claiming to have a wonderful new wheat. W# back up our statement with a guarantee. We do not know of any others who will show no much confidence in their claims.
IT WILL PAY YOU TO READ THE PAGE
ORIGIN OF KHARKOV.
This wheat was brought from Russia to this country by agricultural investigators. They were impressed by its wonderful ability to withstand severe winters in that cold country. This together with its undoubtedly heavy yielding qualities led them to bring some of this wheat back to America. That was over eleven years ago but its subsequent history has proven it to be the heaviest yielding wheat brought to this country. It has the necessary hardiness and vitality. It possess the most remark- able stooling qualities. It is a fine milling wheat and it is unquestionably a very heavy yielding wheat.
REPLACING SPRING WHEAT AND SOFT WINTER WHEAT.
There is probably no better proof of its hardi- ness than the fact that our customers are growing Kharkov Wheat two hundred miles north of what was formerly supposed to be the limit of the hard winter wheat belt. You will find for instance a re- port on a testimonial page of a Michigan customer who grew sixty-five bushels of Kharkov wheat per acre last year. Another customer in Ohio produced 45 bushels per acre. In this instance Kharkov has spread out over an entire section of the state from an original 8 bushels of seed. Now these actual tests in sections that are not supposed to be adapted to hard winter wheat show up the sterling qualities of Kharkov wheat in a most remarkable manner.
DEMAND INCREASING RAPIDLY.
News of this kind travels fast and we have had difficulty in the last few years of maintaining a seed supply equal to the demand and this in spite of the ever increasing supply of seed. Many custom- ers write us that they disposed of their entire seed cron the first year for seed purposes to their neigh- bors at a premium. That makes a very fancy profit the first year.
It is naturally to our interest to keep up the quality of our Kharkov and we strive to improve the strain.The New Improved Kharkov that we offer you is a heavier yielder than the original stock yet fully as hardy and superior as a wonderful stooling wheat.
THE COST OF SEEDING.
It costs you more to buy a bushel of Kharkov
Wheat than to buy just a bushel of wheat. It's worth more. If you can double your yield with Kharkov you can’t afford to do without this whoat and that is just wha-t it has done for many. If If only increased it five bushels per acre it pay# jtn to buy Kharkov.
While the cost per bushel is more than mmta wheat the cost per acre is not much higher. On® one aad a quarter bushels per acre are usually This produces a good heavy stand because Kharkov is such a wonderful stooler. In fact we contend that it is the greatest stooling wheat grown and tfee actual yields and results bear out this statement.
WE GUARANTEE THAT KHARKOV WILL INCREASE YOUR WHEAT YIELDS.
You are not asked to buy this wheat a* & “blue sky’’ proposition. You will find in thia b©»k a guarantee clearly printed and leaving no room misunderstanding. It is put out by the World* Largest Mail Order Seed House and sent direct t® yoa thru the United States mails. It is absolutely binding. It means just what it says and that is that, if our New Improved Kharkov Seed Whsat fails to produce more wheat per acre than any other wheat you may be growing, that, in such case, ©ur celebrated Kharkov Wheat will cost you no mor® than common ordinary stock would on the market.
YOU TAKE NO CHANCES.
The extra investment you make in this Khar- kov Wheat cannot be lost. You will get the in- creased yields or you get this extra money back.
Friends, we are not in business to send money back. We would not make sueh a proposition if did not have absolute confidence in our New Im- proved Kharkov. We want to help you grow more wheat from the same soil. There is a lot of satis- faction in doing that. We also have a aelfioh motive for in helping you we help ourselves. Wa want you to grow our Kharkov Wheat this year 1»»- cause it will increase your profits by producing better wheat and more of it. Don’t delay your erte one day. Send it now. Buy wheat that the grow- ers stand back of. Use our Improved Kharkov. Its guaranteed to you, absolutely and without re- striction.
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BERRY’S SEED FACTS AND FALL CATALOG
FACTS AND FIGURES
WHY WE CAN GUARANTEE KHARKOV WHEAT.
The answer to the above is very sh®rt and simple. We can guarantee Kharkov Wheat to increase your yields over any other wheat because of its past performance. It has con- sistently, year after year, demonstrated its remarkable yielding qualities. The reports of ©sir customers, the experiments of agricultural stations and our own results have firmly established our faith in our New Improved Kharkov as a superior yielding wheat. It* hardiness, its stooling quality and its high grade as a milling wheat make it, in our estima- tion, the most profitable wheat you can grow. If we were not absolutely convinced that it would increase your yields we could not afford to guarantee it to you in the way that W© do. We are offering this wonderful wheat to you and urging you to sow it because of the bigger profits it will bring to your individual pocket-book.
BEAD THESE FACTS CAREFULLY. while my other wheat made an average of 26
KANSAS EXPERIMENT STATION. bushels. Reid
Producing Varieties of Hard Winter Wheat.
'Variety Bu. Per Acre
Kharkov yield in the last test 52.81
Three Year’s Average.
Kharkov 47.80
Befisnee 47.22
Hard Red Winter 46.81
Bearded Fife 44.93
llalakoff 44.93
IVrkey Red 44.70
Botany 39.61
Nebraska Experiment Station.
The Nebraska Experimental Station has also
give*® study to winter wheat and has made tests
repeatedly and finds Kharkov by far the best var- iety. We give their report showing Kharkov made 'tSi© phenomenal yield of 66.9 bushels per acre.
Kharkov 66.09
Turkey Red No. 3 57.00
Reloglina 33.36
Turkey Red 52.04
No. 1535 45.89
No. 1672 37.87
The Iowa State College has tested Kharkov «ad speaks very highly of it; also reports it a heavy yielder and well adapted to this state.
EXTRA HARDY AND HEAVY YIELDER.
Taken from Bulletin No. 121, Illinois Experi- ment. Station :
“Kharkov is a Russian Wheat received from the Kharkov Agricultural Society of Kharkov, Rus- aia.. It is described as a hard, Red winter Wheat, similar to Turkish or Crimean, but comes from a region much farther north, therefore, extremely hfcrdy. This is the variety that gave the highest yield at the DeKalb Fields.
NOTICE WHAT THESE FARMERS SAY.
Mt. Cory, Ohio., Aug. 4, 1919
A. A. Berry Seed Co.
Dear Sirs: — About five years ago I sent to your firm for eight bushels of Improved Kharkov Seed Wheat. It has proven very satisfactory as there are thousands of acres sown to this Kharkov Isa. Northwestern Ohio all coming from my original ©ight bushels. I have had yields of from 25 to 45 huahels per acre. Have 200 aeres this year averag- ing 80 bushels straight thru; testing from 60 to 62 as it comes from the threshing machine. Have already sold 1000 bushels for seed at home.
Yours very respectfully,
D. R. Dukes.
Jacksonville, 111., R. 4, July 23, 1919.
The Kharkov Wheat that I got of you last fall I* iIOw fire acres, averaged 41 1-5 bushels per acre,
Lake View, Mich., March 4, 1920.
I sent to you a year ago last fall and got a bushel of Kha-rk'rv Wheat and it yielded at the rate of 64 bushels to the acre, also the Timothy and Alsike proved gcod. I am well satisfied with the seeds I have got.
Robert Young.
You will find more letters praising our Khar- kov^on the next page. These letters are vital proof of the superior qualities of our New Improved Kharkov.
IT IS TO YOUR INTEREST TO GROW BERRY’S
NEW IMPROVED KHARKOV WHEAT.
Let us take for example that it will cost yon three dollars a bushel more for our Improved Kharkov than ordinary wheat. The price list will show you the exast difference altho you sheuld bear in mind that we furnish the bag free. However, a difference of three dollars per bushel will serve as an example. Sowing at the rate of 1% bushels per acre would mean a cost of $3.75 more 'r acre for seed. The actual difference is less for ■ ou would probably sow from o^e-fourth t~ cn* Valf more bushels per acre, making the actual .^creased cost of seeding only about $2.50 per acre.
ONE BUSHEL INCREASE IN YIELD COVERS EXTRA COST OF SEED.
Every bushel increase is extra profit. Robert Katton of Bellwood, Nebraska, increased his yield 16 bushels per acre. At $3.00 a bushel for wheat his extra profit was $45.00 per acre over and above the profit he made on his own wheat.
A. C. Reid of Jacksonville, 111., increased his yield 15 1-5 bushels per acre. Taking off one bushel for extra cost of seed leaves him an extra profit of $42.60 per acre that he would not have had if he had not sown Berry’s Improved Kharkov. ; And so we might go on.
WHY NOT GET THIS EXTRA PROFIT YOURSELF?
If you can make a profit on ordinary wheat, this extra profit from Kharkov makes a big differ- ence. On a forty acre field an extra profit of $45.00 per acre means $1,800.00 more money for you. Can you afford to throw that opportunity away when you take no chance on the extra invest- ment.
Remember this is a guaranteed wheat. Get your order in early. Mail it today. It means mot© money for you to act quickly.
A, A. BERRY SEEP COMPANY, CLABODA, IOWA
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SHOWING WHAT OTHERS THINK OF KHARKOV
KHARKOV BEST VARIETY THAT CAN BE SECURED.
Topeka, Kansas.
Gentlemen: — We are glad to learn that you are in position to furnish wheat growers with your Kharkov seed. There is no question whatever about the superior value of this variety of wheat. It is widely grown in the great hard wheat belt of this State with the very best results. It is recommend- ed in the very strongest way by experts of the Kansas Experimental Station. You wiH be doing the cause of wheat farming a splendid service by putting good seed of this variety into the hands of farmers in Kansas and other states where hard winter wheat is desired.
Very truly yours,
Arthur Capper, Publisher Mail and Breeze.
KHARKOV MAY YIELD 70 BUSHELS PER ACRE.
Dear Sir: — The Kharkov wheat purchased from you last fall made a remarkable heavy yield. We threshed 675 bushels off the 15 acres, making an average yield of 45 bushels per acre, out yielding any other variety in the neighborhood. I am satis- fied that I could have picked on an acre that would have yielded better than 60 bushels. The dry hot weather cut the heads a little short but if condi- tions were just right a yield of 70 bushels is not impossible. We had one bad rain and windstorm and that laid the wheat flat, but it raised up ; we were able to cut it with a binder to good advantage and the crop was not affected. I also consider it a great drought resister and very hardy for we had a severe winter. It certainly pays well to have good seed. Yours respectfully
Casper Ackerman.
KHARKOV YIELDS 16 BUSHELS MORE THAN COMMON WHEAT
Bellwood, Nebraska.
Gentlemen: — I will write you something con- cerning my winter wheat I bought of you last year. I told you I would write you if it did anything. The wheat I sowed of my own raising made about 25 bushels to the acre. Your Kharkov made 41 bushels per acre. I drilled in and sowed 1% bushels to the acre, sowed four bushels and harvest- ed 109 bushels of fine wheat.
Yours as ever,
Robert S. Kayton.
KHARKOV PROMISES WELL.
Gentlemen : — You say in your Seed Facts to WTite you a friendly letter and as we have been customers of yours for several years will say a few words of appreciation. In regard to the little magazine “Seed Facts’’ I think it is tho very thing and wiV be a help to both you and your cus- tomers. Our Kharkov Wheat we purchased of you is doing well and alse we have a fine prospect for Blue Hull-lees Barley from seed bought of you a year ago. I remain,
Leroy Hendricks.
KHARKOV DOES WELL IN SPITE OP UNFAVORABLE CONDITIONS.
Emerson, Iowa.
Had a splendid stand of Winter Wheat frem the Kharkov seed wheat I bought of you last fall, but the weather went against it. However, I ex- pect to thresh out a good return.
Very truly. J. L. Evana.
BAD WINTER BUT KHARKOV YIELDS 5t BUSHELS PER ACRE.
Rainebridge. Ind.
Gentlemen: — The four bushels of the New Im- ported Kharkov winter wheat I bought of you last year sowed one bushel to the acre and I have straw
enough for 60 bushels to the acre. I will m * days and then will let you know the re- sults. From what I can see of it and the kind of a winter we had I think it’s the wheat for Central Indiana. Respectfully,
S. R. Thomas.
ORDERED 30 BUSHELS IMPORTED KHARKOV
AND HAD THE BEST WHEAT IN THE ENTIRE COUNTRY.
Jefferson City, Mo.
Gentlemen: — Referring to the wheat will say that I got the best wheat in the entire country.
Yours truly,
Jas. A. Houchin.
KHARKOV PROMISES A HEAVY YIELD IN ILLINOIS.
Atwater, 111.
Gentlemen: — Last fall I purchased of you of your Improved Kharkov seed wheat which done real good and I believe will yield well. I writing to see if you would buy what I raise this variety for seed purposes. Would be pleased to hear from you by return mail.
Yours truly,
Arthur H. Bloom®.
SOWED 300 ACRES WITH KHARKOV- YIELD
EXTRA GOOD-NOW WANTS CAR LOAD.
Queen City, Mo,
Gentlemen: — I now write you regarding a cay of your Kharkov Wheat for seed, I sowed 800 a©r3E with your Kharkov and yields run up as high m 46 bushels to an acre and made and average of M bushels over the 800 acres. All of this wheat stood the winter and spring extra well. Whenever i® need of seed will write you.
Yours,
W. A. Rinehart.
BEADLESS KHARKOV LOOKS FINE IE KENTUCKY.
Gentlemen: — The small shipment of Beardless Kharkov Wheat which I ordered from you arrived in good order and in good time. I had sown this on a strong piece of ground, after a heavy growth ©f cow peas. The wheat has come up well, though its sprouting was somewhat retarded by a protract- ed spell of dry weather. The plants look very strong and healthy and have a rich color. I am well pleased with the prospect so far. I about 1 bushel ltt pecks to the a<yce. When this wheat is harvested next June, I will keOP »•“
curate measurement of the results, and will lot yo* know. Yours very truly,
Chenault Huguely.
KHARKOV LOOK FINE.
Mr Berry: — I sowed some of your Kharkov Wheat iast fall. Sept. 17 It certainly is a pretty field is -about 1 foot high and verythickjusta little more than one busel per acre. It is up here and surely not fit to pasture said Wheat. What should I do for best results ? Simply let H «o on, or mow it with common mower, or whatt A word of advice will surely be greatly appreciated.
To”. TMT trttlT- A. B. TT.11
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ILLINOIS.
Shabonna, HI.
Sirs: — I got some Russian Kharkov Wheat of yon two years sgo. It went 42 bushels per acre on rather poor land. It stands the hard winters of northern Illinois better than timothy or clover and is very fine wheat. I tried Turkey Red, but it would not live through the winter here.
Yours truly,
V. A. Stevens,
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BEERY’S SEED FACTS AND FALL CATALOG
KANRED
A NEW WINTER WHEAT OF STERLING MERIT.
We are always rather 1 1 gny.-shy ’ ’ when it comes to adopting new crops whose merit has not been thoroly established. It is onr business to watch new varieties for there is always room for improvement. A lot of work is being done with different varieties of wheat. Every so often a big splurge is made about some wheat; extravagant and often impossible predictions are made. In nine cases out of ten these so-called wonderful varieties fail to do half that is claimed for them.
KANRED AN EXCEPTION.
A few years ago our attention was directed to a wheat developed by the Kansas de- partment of agriculture. We have followed its records and also checked up its records in several states. There can be no question but that Kanred is a very fine hard winter wheat and a variety that is finding great favor in all sections adopted to the growing of liard winter wheat. It has been showing a marked superiority over other wheat in points yield, hardiness and quality.
“Yielded up to forty-four bushels per acre. “Kanred stooled more and stood drought better than Turkey Red. Yield almost doubled.”
“Kanred seems to be a great wheat to stool. It seems to be quite a bit hardier.”
“We consider Kanred better than local wheat. Stools more, quality better, yield 75 per cent more.” “Kanred stood dry winter better. 20 per cent better yield.”
“Kanred better drought resister. Quality of grain better. 44 per cent increase in yield.”
“Kanred stooled more, ripened earlier and is in my opinion a better wheat.”
Kanred stooled twice as much as Turkey Red, ripened four days earlier. Withstood Hot Winds much better. The straw was stiffer. Yielded 88 per cent bigger crop than Turkey Red, almost double. Gave twice as much pasture for neighbors who used it for pasture purposes.
“Kanred more drought resistant. 50 per cent increase in yield.”
“Kanred gave less loss from freezing. 75 per cent bigger yield than local seed. Tested 4 lbs. per bushel higher.”
These are actual farm tests that bring out the real value of the Kanred wheat. They are con- vincing proof of the fact that Kanred is a heavier yield er and a better stooler than other wheat grown bv these farmers. It resists drought and winter- killing much better. It is scarcely affected by black stem rust and orange leaf rust. It has stiff- er straw. All these points make it a heavy yield- ing wheat and because it is a heavy yielder you should be growing it.
Expense is a little higher price for seed apd that is insignificent compared to the increase in yield as reported. We personally consider Kanred and our New Improved Kharkov the very best hard winter wheats in American and we know what we are talking about when we say that.
HISTORY OF KANRED This, wheat has developed from one head of wheat raised from seed that was originally brought tmm Russia. It is possible that this was part of Ik© original Kharkov but we cannot state definitely m t© that. This grain was planted and the follow- crops were carefully watched. Year after year they made a careful study of the earliness,** hardi- ness and yield. The best ware kept by themselves. Ixt 1911 they sowed field plots of this wheat. In ltl4 they began the distribution of the seed to #thar experiment stations and to farms in various (Sections. It is now becoming quite widely estab- lished and there is no question but that Kanred is a wry profitable wheat to grow.
POINTS OF SUPERIORITY.
The experiments show that Kanred ripens from ■©m to four days ahead of all other varieties tested, femetimes a day or two can have a considerable in- fluence on the yield. It has shown remarkable hardiness. In some cases all other type winter-kill fifty per cent whereas Kanred come thru in ®te<i>st perfect condition. This has a big bearing on yield for in cases when winter-killing was severe it yielded the Turkey Red from ten to eleven and & half bushels per acre. Such seed is worth a lot money to you. Kanred resists rust in a sur- prising manner. It is practically immune to the feiack stem rust and is much less affected by the ge leaf rust than other varieties. Kanred is ©©mk-tantly a heavier yielder. A record of 242 ■fe'StS made by farmers in different sections show feat in 232 cases it out yielded all other varieties.
WHAT FARMERS SAY ABOUT KANRED.
We have in our files a number of reports made farmers on Kanred wheat We do not have wm to give them in full but will give you some of thi5 points brought out in their letters. If you ■want their names and address we can give them to wm.
A. A. BERRY SEED COMPANY, CLARINDA, IOWA ft
GROWING $2.00 WHERE $1.00 GREW BEFORE
KANRED WHEAT MULTIPLYS PROFITS.
COST OF PRODUCING WHEAT.
You have to raise a certain number of bushels of wheat per acre to pay for the cost of producing the crop. This cost includes the proportionate share of each acre in rent or interest, depreciation in machinery, cost of seed, preparation of the ground, cost of seed- ing of seeding and harvesting, including the value of your own time. The number of bushels required to pay this cost varies according to the price of wheat as well as the value of your farm, the price of labor and machinery. The cost may run as high as ten or twelve bushel per acre.
WHAT INCREASED YIELDS MEAN.
If you produce fifteen bushels per acre your profit may be around five bushels per acre. In that case your local wheat is not earning enuf. You have seen on another page what Kanred wheat has done for farmers in comparison to local wheat. It increased yields from 50 per cent to 90 per cent. The difference was all inthe variety.
Let us assume 20 bushel per acre as an average yield and estimate the cost of production at 10 bushel per acre. You have a profit of 10 bushel. If Kanred only makes a 50 per cent increase in yield it will make 100 per cent increase in your profits. Fifty per cent increase would mean 30 bushel of wheat. This less the cost of 10 bushel leaves 20 bushel profit or just twice as much profit. Like wise a 75 per cent increase in yield makes 150 per cent increase in profits.
CAN DOUBLE PROFITS.
You can figure from the above that it is not extravagant to claim that Kanred will double the profits of your local wl. „*at. It only takes a 50 per cent increase to do that and many farmers report much larger increases than that. It is. of course, impossible to state just what your increase will be. We can only show you what it has done for others in the past' and the only way we can judge the future, is by past performance. That governs us in practically all our doings and is the only safe way of judging. Yot only has the State Agricultural Department of Kansas had excellent results but farmers as well. Fvrther the other state agricul- ture departments report Kanred as the best hard winter wheat in their tests.
READ WHAT OTHER STATES SAY ABOUT KANRED WHEAT.
Before finally deciding to offer Kanred Wheat we took the matter up with several state experi- mental stations to learn what they thought of Kan- red We wanted to know without doubt whether or not it was a superior varieV of hard winter wheat Thev report in substance as follows:
NEBRASKA — Kanred Wheat is widely grown
in this state and stands among the very best yield* ers. We consider it very well adapted to our condi- tions.
COLORADO — Considers it a superior wheat;. Yields a little better than pure Turkey Red and withstands severe winter conditions very much better.
ILLINOIS — Kanred proved to be one of the best yielding varieties tried and consider it well adapted to hard wheat sections of that state.
MISSOURI — Kanred shows up as a very fine winter wheat in hard wheat section.
Iowa has just begun experiments.
It is well to observe that the states which have given it the longest test are the most enthusi- astic abo.-.t it. The more they see its value the better it is appreciated. On account of other states having no publications on it we cannot give you ad- ditional reports. There is no question in our minds however from the data that we have collected but that Kanred is one of the best money making hard winter wheats to be found in the United States.
There should be a heavy increase in the de- mand for Kanred Wheat from year to year and we are confident that the first crop in any neighbor- hood will be demanded for seed. This should bring a nice premium to you.
Start this year growing Kanred Wheat. The Wheat that has made good wherever tried. The Wheat that increased yields for other farmers from 50 to 75 per cent and increased their profits over 100 per cent. It is an extremely hardy Wheat, an excellent stooler, a good milling wheat. It Ims proven a money maker for others. Why wait until everyone is growing it. Start now and benefit yourself. T.
Our seed has been thoroly recleaned. It first class sto-k. Guaranteed to please. We’ll take it back if you are not pleased and refund all monev paid. The seed supply we have is very limited. Please order promptly. It means the besv seed and service and satisfaction to order at once.
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BEBBT’S SEED FACTS ANB FALL CATALOG
A BEARDLESS WHEAT THAT IS BEST BY TEST
HEAVY YIELDING BEARDLESS KHARKOV.
Surpasses all others in test of twenty-five varieties.
It is to your interest to learn about this extraordinary wheat and especially so if you are interested in a beardless wheat. We have called this wheat Beardless Kharkov os account of its many points of similarity to our famous Improved Kharkov. It is not a hard wheat like our Improved Bearded Kharkov, but it has superior stooling qualities and remarkable hardiness for a medium soft wheat. These features are chiefly the cause for j the exceptionally heavy yields being received.
A kernel of wheat that sends up a large number of grain bearing sprouts is bound to be a heavy yielder. This coupled with strong vitality and hardiness make it a money- j making wheat.
with twenty-five other varieties, outyielded its near- est competitor 8 bushels to the acre.
Yours truly,
C. W. Nicol.
You cannot invest your money to better advantage *han to pay a little extra for our New Beardless Kharkov. The extra cost is not large. It amounts to only a couple of dollars per acre. This extra investment will bring to you a wheat that is of a hardy type, possessing remarkable stooling properties ant that has proven itself to be a wonderful yielder It comes to you thoroly cleaned, strongly sacked ant ready to sow.
INCREASES PROFITS.
Our Beardless Kharkov has increased profits feom $25.00 to $50.00 per acre in many cases. In all probability it will do fully as well for you. Try it, even if only a few acres and be convinced that in our Beardless Kharkov, we are offering a wheat that is a wheat and the kind of a wheat that you need.
REPORT OF ONE GROWER.
It is just this spring that one of our customers located in Maryland made his report on this New Beardless Kharkov. His letter is, as follows:
Rockville, Md., Feb. 2, 1920
Gentlemen :
Myself and my father (J. W. Nicol) ordered 45 bushels of Beardless Kharkov Wheat from you in the fall of 1916. It yielded remarkably, near 40 feuehols to the acre. The Maryland Agricultural College tried it out the next year and in competition
A TEST THAT MEANS SOMETHING TO YOU.
In the above letter you see in the first pU.ee the result a farmer has had with our Beardleaa Kharkov. He bought forty-five bushels which en- abled him to sow a fair acreage. He secured a yield of forty bushels per acre which was evident- U ly a good yield for his section. He is a long dis- tance removed from Iowa, yet his wheat did won- derfully well.
Mr. Nicol was enthused about the wheat and wanted to know what his state agricultural expert* thought about it. They took some of the seed of his own growing and note the results. It beat every one of the other varieties grown and the best one of the twenty-five was eight bushels per acra below our heavy yielding Beardless Kharkov. Thi* test has a direct bearing on your pocketbook, Mr. Wheatgrower.
You know that state experiment stations, a* a rule, do not test out things unless they appear to have some merit. It is quite certain that all theae wheats tested had considerable merit, yet our Beardless Kharkov out yielded them all.
HOW THIS EFFECTS YOUR POCKETBOOK.
Let us take the case of Mr. Nicol, for example. He probably had thirty acres seeded to our Beard- less Kharkov. Supposing instead that he had sown the next best wheat tested out by the Maryland Department of Agriculture. Had he done so it would have meant a loss of two hundred and forty bushels of • wheat. With wheat at three dollars a bushel he would have been out $720.00, or turn the matter around and it would mean an extra profit of $720.00 from our Kharkov Wheat on thirty acre*. And this is drawing a comparison with its nearest competitor. On other varieties the extra profit waa no doubt over $1500.00 on the thirty acre*, or $50.00 per acre.
WHAT WHEAT ARE YOU GROWING NOW?
We ask the question me-rely to get you to think- ing about the importance of variety as connected with yields. Forty- five bushels per acre is no un- common yield for our Beardless Kharkov. Doss your wheat do as well* If it does, try out some ” of our Beardless Kharkov next to it. They thought they had good wheat in Maryland, but our Kharkov beat them all and it is quite certain to outyieW wheat you are growing. . .. ,
On the other hand, if you are not satisfied with the yields you are securing, it is unqestion ably to your interest to grow our Beardless Khar kov. You cannot afford to throw away the extri profit that this wheat has shown it can produce A late report received from Maryland, S the time of going to press, advises that th< fl last few years have been poor wheat years, and that Kharkov has not yielded as 1 muc in excess of other varieties but during th< past ten years it has been the best witl one exception.
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A. A, BERRY SEED COMPANY, CLABIJVDA, IOWA
BERRY’S BEARDLESS KHARKOV IS FINE WHEAT
BIG PROFITS IN BEARDLESS WHEAT.
We want to urge everyone of our customers and especially those to the south and eas* of us to sow Berry's Beardless Kharkov Wheat. To the north and west the hard bearded Kharkov would probably do better tho even in those sections the beardless is often very profitable. Likewise the bearded Kharkov is a heavy yielder in eastern and southern states altho generally speaking the beardless does best there.
INSIST ON BERRY’S BEARDLESS KHARKOV.
On the opposite page you have good evidence of why it is to your advantage to grow this wheat. It means bigger yields and likewise bigger profits. The berry of the Beard- less Kharkov is a little larger than that of the bearded and it is a very fine appearing wheat. The straw is stiff and stands up well. It is very seldom that it lodges under the conditions where we grow the seed and we grow it on good fertile soil so as to impa** the seed stock the vital characteristics essential to the production of bumper crops*.
EXTEA HARDINESS ASSURED IN OUR SEED.
The condition under which we grow our seed are such as to increase the hardiness of the seed. The crop must withstand much more unfavorable conditions than as a rule prevail in sections to the south and east of us. This extra vitality is im- parted to the seed and to the crop that you grow from this seed. Therefor© in securing your seed from us you have less danger of winter killing. This point alone is a large influence on the yield. Even the other varieties should winter equally well, '.he superior yielding qualities of Berry’s Beardless Kharkov make it the wheat that you should be growing.
EXTRA PROFIT ON FIRST CROP.
You will find that the results of the first harvest of Berry’s Beardless Kharkov will, almost without exception, attract a great deal of attention i and create a big demand for seed. A very nice i premium is usually obtained by the grower, thus '.dding another extra profit for yon on the wheat. { This premium can easily cover the extra eost ®f the wed.
SEED SUPPLY LIMITED.
We have arranged for a liberal acreage for teed purposes and it has wintered with its usual
success. The demand for it last yeai than we could supply and we fear that our preifant stocks will not come near to going around as w@ have already had inquiries for the seed before this book was printed. We wish therefore to urge you to order right away. This spring we had to refund money on several different kinds of seed on ac- count of our stocks becoming exhausted. We real- ize that this may cause some inconvenience, but w® simply cannot fill orders if we do not have tk© stock left.
You are the one to benefit by ordering at onea. The extra profits are yours. It is ail to youx interest to act promptly. For our part, we guar- antee to ship you A No. 1 plump recleaned «se4 that must show up to your entire satisfaction ©r can be returned at our expense -with a full refund to be made, including transportation charges.
Send your order for Berry’s Beardless Khar- kov today.
BERRY’S RED CROSS.
THF WHEAT WITHOUT THE
Is hardy, drought resisting, a
yielder. It grows large, smooth heads on stiff straw, which seldom if ever blows down. The heads fill with large, plump kernels of extra qual- ity, generally averaging in size ©ne-third larger than the bearded varieties, such as Turkey Rad, Malakoff, etc.
Red Cross wheat is a very early variety, ripen- ing generally a week or so before the bearded sorts. This is a valuable feature of the Red Cross, as th® earlier the wheat is harvested the less danger ©£ drought, winds, etc.
Red Cross wheat is adapted to Iowa, Illinois* Kansas, Oklahoma and all other wheat growing states. We have sold wheat in several states, an! it seems t© give as good results elsewhere as here. In fact, Red Cross is quite extensively grown in Iowa, Illinois, and some of the eastern states.
Red Cross wheat will grade as number two on the market, and you can see by all market report* sells for 8 to 12 cents per bushel more than hard or bearded wheat. Thus you can see if you had a field of fifty acres in Red Cross wheat and it made, say thirty bushels per acre, it would sell on the market for over one hundred dollars moue than the same field would in hard wheat if you get as many bushels per acre, which you likely would not do. The increased cost for seeding the Red Oroas on fifty acres over the price of hard wheat would ba about $40.00. In other words, your net profit* counting each field yield alike, would be three © r four times above the extra eost of seeding. Bo you think you could invest money elsewhere where it would give the same per cent of profit as in good, pure, recleaned Red Cross seed wheat f
Owing to uncertain market conditions at time this catalog goes to press we cannot make firm prioes. See price list enclosed for latest quotations.
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BERRY’S SEED FACTS AJSB FADE CATALOG
WINTER GRAINS OF GOOD QUALITY
IMPROVED TURKEY RED.
Practically every man acquainted with wheat growing knows that the Turkey Red is a very good variety of hard winter wheat. It is grown extensively throughout this sec- tion and has in many tests proven itself to he a ’heavy yi elder . Before the introduction of the Kharkov the Turkey Red was the best variety of hard wheat. It is also a hardy ■variety although it does not equal the Khar- kov in this respect or in yield. We have striven to improve the common Turkey Red wheat and the seed we offer is superior to what is commonly sold as ^urkev Red. It makes a wonderful difference in results ob- tained from the same variety of wheat if the seed is produced under different condi- tions. If it is raised where winters are not very severe the seed loses its properties of hardiness. Therefore, all Turkey Red Wheat I?? not equally hardy and this is likewise true of other wheats.
It is just as true that this wheat when sewn on poor soil or on improper seed bed does not have the opportunity to develop its maximum growth, which results in reduction in yield and plumpness of berry. Our Turkey Rod, like our Improved Kharkov is raised on soil conditions that develop plant and berry and is bound to be a much heavier yielder. likewise the climate conditions produce seed of exceptional hardiness.
If you wish to sow Turkey Red Wheat you will find our stock of a quality that will produce the most satisfactory results. Do not sow a ran down strain, but get pure, clean ©oed of the highest type as represented in our Improved Turkey Red.
DEFIANCE.
It is claimed that this is an improved variety of the Turkey Red and some predict wonders for it. We have tried out the wheat and found it to be a verr good variety, indeed. We can find no occasion t.o become unduly excited about it, however. It
may have been improved somewhat, but we cannot help but have greater faith in the Turkey Red seed that we offer, for it is produced under excellent conditions and shows rather a higher type of im- provement.
We keep a supply of the Defiance on hand for those who wish to try this variety and you will find the seed pure and equal to any stocks offered.
IMPROVED MAMMOTH RYE
For several years there has been a de- mand for an improved variety of Winter Rye. We have given this crop a great amount of attention and feel well paid for doing so as we are in position to offer a variety of rye which is far superior to what you have been accustomed to growing.
If you are short on pasture you will find it a splendid crop to grow. It can be sown either early or late in the fall with good results. If you wish fall pasture, sow early and it will afford splendid pasture until late in the fall, and in the spring it will be ahead j of all grasses and can be pastured until May and then will make a good crop. The crop can be removed in time so as to grow a fod- der crop of either Kaffir, Cane or Millet. Anyone who is short of feed will find that a few aere3 of rye for pasture or grain crop is a big paying investment.
It ia of great value to dairy farmers and : there ia nothing better for hog pasture, foi it comes early when they need green feed Our Mammoth White Rye is of extra quality and we are sure it will please both for pas ture and grain crop.
We want to urge you to sow some o.1 our IMPROVED WHITE EYE this fall.
TEN POINTS ON GROWING RYE ;
1. It is hardier than wheat and will gion ; where all types of wheat will winter kill.
2. To will grow on soils too poor or sour t< grow wheat. Rye is especially adapted as a grai: crop on sandy land. It is not as hard on the scIm ,
3. Rye can he sown later in the fall tha: > wheat. It will germinate more quickly and whe. i the temperature is but a few degress abov freezing.
4. Rye is attacked by fewer insects and &i« ; eases than wheat.
5. Iii many sections and especially on poo ; soils it yields bigger crops than wheat
6. It produces a more valuable straw tha
wheat . . ,
7. Rye will do much better on acid soil th» -
wheat. j f
8. Rye uses less nitrogen than wheat; then ,
fore grows on poorer land and uses less soil fei tility. . I >
9. It is generally a better crop for fall, wr, .
ter, or spring pasturage, lU,
10. It makes a better green manure and better cover crop than wheat.
There are many points in the above that ye should study. It is our opinion that Rye can l profitably sown on four-fifths of the farms m tz United States. There are other points in its favo Sow Rye this fall. It will pay you very sain factory returns.
A. A. BERRY SEEP COMPANY, CLAR1NDA, IOWA
INCREASE YOUR PROFITS ON WHEAT
WHEAT CULTURE.
You want to harvest the biggest possible yield from your acreage. We have brought to you attention the kinds of wheat that have consistent records of heavy yields. We even guarantee our Improved Kharkov to increase your yields. The method of culture also has bearing on yield and if you will observe some of the points we bring out her® you will be well repaid for your trouble.
earlier for every rise of 100 beet in altitude. The BEST WHEAT SOILS season, . however, must always be taken into eon--
You cannot pick your soils excepting from such sideration. ftS you have on your farm. The best types are FERTILIZERS,
f liable loam soils. Not too loose and not too heavy. As stated before wheat needs a sweet soil an£
Drainage should be good as a wet soil tends to some form of lime should be applied to all acid \ inter kill wheat badly. Or soils that do not soils. In fact we recommend it for near-all soils, v. jrk nicely it is advisable to plow under green Lime not only corrects acidity or sourness but it t-i‘o-.-,s or manure or even straw. Lime is usually also releases plant food that otherwise cannot be necessary on such soils as they are often acid and used by plants.
Js sour "soil cuts down yields. These few points Nitrogen is is also a very important plant food.
?'vay help you pick vour wheat field for this year, it makes the dark green color and makes the stalk SEED BED PREPARATION. growth. It is very essential especially when plants
If you are going to sow on grain land Disc are young. Too much if it will cause lodging .v, soil *at once after removing the crop. It makes especially if there is not sufficient potash in the - 'du«t mulch conserves moisture and gives better soil. Phosphoric acid is the most important food volt's when ’you plow later. Plow early and plow necessary for filling out the grain. It not only in- . .“Vi Earlv nlowing allows your seed bed to settle fluences the yield but the quality as well. Phos- and re stye's the capillary action or upward phoric acid is needed m most soils to make the big- rwvemerV of” water sooner. It destroys weeds and gest possible yield of grain. Potash stiffens the --aHes’V bene- seed bed to be prepared. Harrow straw, prevents lodging and better equips the straw ' ' p plowing and drag or harrow several to bring the plant food from the roots to the gram.
;V r<poain°> Keep the top three inches It also causes the grain to mature at an earlier date
allow 'the rest to remain firm. Plow and helps to get a good catch of clover.
'to '-seven ; uches deep under average condition. Sand Fall Seeding Without Manure Loam
s j ,r — East West East West
2-10-6 2-10-4 2-10-4 2-12-2
If used as spraying top dressing.
7-8-3 5-7-2 7-8-0 6-8-©
Olay Fall Seeding Without Manure. Muck East West
2-12-2 2-12-0 0-10-8 or 10-12-4
If used as spraying Top Dressing.
7-8-0 6-8-0 2-10-6 or 2-10-4
^ ^ The first figure represents Ammonia or N< ~o-
, ao-a;Ti When wheat 'is sown in stand- gen the second Phosphoric acid and the last Pot,' mi.
»**. d«® vSds are nearly always smaller. When used in fall seeding apply 300 to 400 lbs. per
corn f -ejJET5^0Dg 0y SEEDING. _ acre As spring top dressing use 100 to 150 lbs.
..gpyrafv!e?ethtn broadcLtingTL^There is abso- ‘ Make your Wheat Crop a Winner This Year,
lennits- a fuller development of roots. More to pa t1 > more grain. Deeper roots mean less danger of winter -killing. , .,
’In shallow plowing there is a tendency for the - to spread along the surface and such stands
ih
requen+1v heaved out by the action of the frost % union Rp^di-ne1 wheat following a cul-
When seeding wheat f olio win _ rivaled crop discing and harrow are usually suf- fbnent if the crop has not been hilled up too much D the land should he very weedy, disc, plow shal-
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BERRY’S SEED FACTS AND FALL CATALOG
ROSEN RYE
THE HEAVIEST YIELDING RYE IN AMERICA. INCREASES YIELDS iOO PER CENT TO 250 PER CENT.
It sounds plienominal. It is Marvelous. It is also a fact. Rosen Rye is not a seed- 2sa:- i dream, but has been found to be an extraordinary yielder since 1909. In the state of Michigan the crop of Rye has been doubled since Rosen Rye seed has become plentiful. The increase has been due entirely to the fact that this Rye produces from two to three i'imes as much as ordinary Rye.
BRIEF HISTORY.
it was introduced in 1909 by Mr. Rosen, a Student from Russia. He brought over a small sample which was given to the Michigan Agricul
heavier yields. The labor of preparing the seed bed and sowing the seed is the same regardless of the variety used. Let us take an illustration to show the additional profit made by sowing Rosen
Sural College. None of the seed was distributed to Rye. We will say that the cost per acre including c&rmers until 1912. Since then the entire yields the cost of common Rye for seed is $7.00. Your
have bee-n conserved for seed up to the last few yield will probably be 15 bushels at $1.75 per •ears. In another year or two there will be no bushel. Your gross income would be $25.25 per
;ther Rye sown in this state according to reports acre or a profit of $19.25. By sowing Rosen Rye received from the Agricultural College. Why your yield could be conservatively estimated at 15
should there. What farmer is there who would not bushels bringing yon a gross return of $61.25 per grab at an opportunity to increase his wealth in acre. The additional cost of seeding Rosen Rye
this manner. It has been proven to the Michigan will not be more than $2.00 per acre additional, farmers that they can make a great deal more pro- The seeed is of course higher in price, but is worth fit simply by sowing Rosen Rye, and they are sow- more and does not require as much seed per acre, iag it * Figuring the eost at $9.00 per acre your net profil
HOW MUCH DO YOU RAISE PER ACRE? is $52.25 against $19.25 or a gain of $33.00 pes The average yield of common Rye is 15 bushels acre that you would have lost had yon not sowr ©er acre. That is considered a satisfactory crop. Rosen Rye. On a 40-acre field this would mean » ^hose farmers who grqw Rosen Rye under similar profit of $1320.00 over and above the profit you Conditions consider 20 bushels a poor crop. In would have made on common Rye or a total net pro Michigan a record was kept one year of the yields fit on the 40 acres of $2,090.00.These figures ar< on a number cf farms in that state where Rosen used as an illustration, but it is safe to^assumc
®ye was sown. In every instance the yields were them as the average as they are based on the com #5 bushels’ per acre or better. Forty to fortyjlive parative average yields of common and Rosen Rye
tmsfcels per acre create no great comment. They *rA €>f common occurence. Yields of sixty bushels per acre should be obtained under favorable condi-
YOU CANNOT AFFORD NOT TO SOW ROSEN RYE.
tions These yields were obtained from year to The above illustration is based merely on th<
year in Michigan where the soil on the average is market value of Rye, but you know that for th
act the best and the conditions not the most favor- first few years at least yon could get a big premiuu
Able fvr the production of winter grain. in your own immediate neighborhood. Your profc
ftTTR SEED STOCK EXCELLENT BUT LIMITED lem is not whether you can afford to sow the see-
IN QUANTITY. but to get selected Rosen Rye seed.
We were fortunate in being able to contract While we have contracted for a nice supply o
for a liberal acreage of this remarkable Rye. The superior stock we know that it will not nearl - A io therefore exceptionally fine, supply the tremendous demand there will be for n
seed that
have
w« absolutely guarantee it to please the most criti- Therefore we urge you for your own benefit i huver Every bushel is graded up. You can order at once. You can reap vastly increase JItnrn at our expense every pound that is not satis- profit by being the first to grow this Rosen Rye i !™T O you your neighborhood. Insure your supply by ordei
TRIPLE YOUR PROFIT WITH ROSEN RYE. ing now. Four to five pecks per acre make a goo The cost of seeding our selected Rosen Rye seeding. You wiH be proud of a field of this stil ■eed is no greater than that of common Rye. The strawed Rye on your farm. Its long heads, its fou additional cost is a little higher priced seed row full grained heads bear promise of vaatl fisul a little bigger threshing bill on account of the higher returns.
A, A. BERRY SEED COMPANY, CLARINDA, IOWA
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US MERIT INCREASES ITS POPULARITY
HAIRY OR SAND VETCH.
Here is an opportunity for you — and that is — not only getting a bigger and better «rop, but is also a big step in maintaining soil fertility. What this crop has done for others can be accomplished by you.
There is no longer any doubt about the great value of Hairy Vetch. More and more farmers are producing it rather extensively and their results along with trials by Experi- ments Stations have shown its merits.
Like other crops, Vetch does best on a good loam soil, which is deep, sweet and well drained. It will grow well on poor land and can not be over-estimated as one of the most valuable crops for the poorer sandy soils. In fact its use on such soil types through- out the entire country is recognized as the greatest green manure crop, improving the nitrogen supply. Unless it is known that the soil contains the necessary bacteria vetch should be inoculated either by use of a soil from a field where vetch has grown thriftily or by use of artificial vetch cultures.
This crop not only benefits the soil by adding large quantities of nitrogen when plowed in, but greatly improves the condition of most soils by supplying a large amount of easily decayed organic matter. Besides be- ing a soil builder, it makes an excellent cover crop for ordinary fields and orchards. The Northwest has pronounced it the most satis- factory nitrogen gathering cover crop. The South increases their acreage each year as it fits well in crop rotation. It cuts litttle figure where you are located, Vetch has its -Advantages. We consider it an opportunity of lig value.
It neec • a fine compact seed bed such as irovided for wheat or oats, however, a borough disking sometimes puts the land in Droper condition. Spring as well as late sum- mer or early fall is very satisfactory for ceding. Because of its trailing habit of growth it seems to do better when sown with ome erect growing crop liko, oats, rye, or srheat. Usually 20 to 30 pounds of vetch per .ere and from 1 to 1% bushels of grain is a i ;ood combination. It may be put in broad- cast or with a drill, but in each case should l-e covered from 1 to 2 inches deep. When ■ own alone 1 bushel of seed is required. It ;i lakes a good hay if cut just before the lants are in full bloom. Yields from iy2 to 2 ons per acre are not uncommon when sown 1 nth either oats, rye or wheat. It also nrnishes excellent grazing for horses, cattle nd sheep. It is very hardy, so can endure 1 tie extremes of drought and cold, when sown hay crop if you desire. For fall planting, rinter rye mokes an excellent mixture.
Use it for pasture or Hay. The pasture furnishes excellent forage and the hay is high in protein, making its feeding value alone a great factor. Use it foi a cover crop, to prevent leaching and washing. Use it for a soil improver. On account of its many ad- vantages, can you afford to be without au acreage of this wonderful crop? A crop in Vetch will add more to your profits, you can- not improve your soil without legumes. Thi® is one that enriches your land rapidly. It offers an inviting field in the way of soil fertility.
Good, pure Hairy or Sand Vetch is essen- tial. We urge the importance of getting your requirement from a reliable source. ®wimg to its scarcity thru increased acreage Hairy Vetch has been difficult to obtain. You will make no mistake by laying up your supply at this time. Do not confuse the Spring or Common Vetch with the Hairy Vetch which is cheaper but not as hardy.
Hairy Vetch will make good yields on the same land that Spring Vetch has failed. Some sections grow Spring Vetch to advan- tage, but only where it is not subject to the extreme hot weather. We have made our price attractive for first class stock which we offer subject te your approval in any way you desire. Get your order for Vetch in early. You cannot hope to obtain any better for less money. The Quality will please you, we are sure. See price list for your low quotation.
NICEST SEED SEEN.
Orient, Ohio. March 16. 1920.
Dear Sir:
I thought I would write and tell you how well I was pleased with the seed you sent me. It arrived O. K., it is about the nicest seed I have seen tnia year; thanking you very much,
Yours truly,
Martin Withman.
PROMPT SERVICE-DOLLARS SAVED.
Homer, N. Y.
May 5, 1920.
Gentlemen :
Received the seed O. K. and thank you very much for your promptness in filling my order and also saving me several dollars.
Sincerely yours
Eli H. Smith.
BE KEY’S SEED FACTS AM) FALL CATALOG
EDITORIALS
BERRY’S SEED FACTS And Fall Catalog FALL 1920
jP&blished monthly during the planting and seeding months by the A. A. BERRY SEED COMPANY CLARINDA, IOWA Joe Faassen, Editor
|«rms — Gratis to all customers and friends.
SERVICE.
It is hard to measure the value of service In dollars and cents, but it does represent an effort to be of genuine usefulness that is appreciated by most men. In our own hum- ble way we try to be of service to you. We want you to feel free to call on us at miy time if you think we can be of help. It is not necessary to send in an order. You need not even be a customer. If we can ielp, the very satisfaction of the act will for ms be ample payment. Please do not think tfi&t we are anxious to advise or to tell you 'ika%r to do things. We only think, that, sometimes, we may be able to give you a suggestion that may help you solve a prob- in your farm work.
RECORDS PAY.
Many a man has failed in business be- cause he did not realize the cost of certain things he was doing. Expert examination shown when one department in a store ‘fv&s making money that another was losing sneney. The merchant cannot know this un- less he keeps a record of his costs on differ- ent parts of his business. It means some tr& time and trouble to do this but he is then in position to know when he is losing money. He can cut out or cut down on the ‘department he is losing on and enlarge on idas money making branches. This is just as true of farming. You may be making money on your entire farm operations but there may be branches of your farming that are losing money for you. It may be on your dairy de- partment or you may find that you are mak- ing money on one form of stock and losing cm another.
Certain fields will yield the biggest re- t *irns on a certain rotation while it takes another rotation to produce the maximum '.returns jer acre. You can find whether your pa'Aures^ are making money for you ©r not.
You may argue that seasons have a big influence as well as market prices and we grant you that, but this is likewise true of a merchant or manufacturer. It is the man who keens a record of his cost that is best enabled to adopt his business to changing conditions. We strongly urge the keeping of t£arm records. Give tli^m a good thorough sri&l and we are confident you will never
give them up.
FARM MACHINERY.
You may debate with yourself as to whether it will pay you to buy a certain piece, of machinery. The question is not so much can I afford it as, will it pay. The economic law of Diminishing returns should govern our actions in such cases. For example: — A man has say $500.00 worth of machinery on his farm. It is probable that he can profit- ably buy several hundred dollars more of machinery because such investment will en- able him to handle his crops more quickly or in a better manner all of which might have a considerable influence on his yields and pro- fits. So long as the extra investment shows a good interest return in the way of extra profits it is a good investment. Let us sup- pose it were profitable to invest up to $1000 in machinery, but he goes on and spends $2000. While the extra thousand may add a little to his total profits the amount it adds is not sufficient to pay for the extra $1000 invested. If he would go and spend $10,000 he would start to show an actual loss in pro- fits on account of the extra money tied up from which he got no extra profits.
We would suggest, therefore, that you judge whether the machinery will save you enuf labor or operating cost, or will produce bigger yields on account of improved methods or will harvest more thoroly or in anyway show that it will pay its way on a farm such as you operate. In most cases improved farm machinery pays excellent returns, but it can be over done and-friend-when you get the machinery don’t keep it out doors. It depre- ciates fast enuf, even with good care. It costs money to waste machinery.
WE’RE ALL HUMAN.
It seems to be a trait in human Nature to make a strong resistance towards any- thing that tends to harm us in anyway. Guess it must have been that way all thru the history of man. But its not such a com- mon characteristic to feel grateful for any- thing that has helped.
Now if we happen to make a mistake on our order and lots of times when we are not at fault at all, a customer will come at us with a strenerous letter that might in some cases be termed a 11 verbal brick-bat.’ Thats all right folks. Make yourself known. We ’re always glad to correct any error. [ On the other hand why not tell us when we please you. A lot of you do, and we appreci- ate it. We can’t begin to print the letter?, of satisfaction we receive, but we’d like to hear from all of you. Be sociable, write us occasionally.
A. A. BERRY SEED COMPANY, CLARINDA, IOWA
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OFFERS THAT ARE BIG VALUES FOR EARLY BUYERS
ALFALFA $6.00 BUSHEL LESS MONEY. THAN OUR WORLD BRAND QUALITY.
LOT UTILITY $18.00 PER BU.
This is not the best grade of seed, but a big bargain if you wish a medium grade of seed. We have about 100 bags of seed little brown in color, 97% pure, good in germina- tion, that we are very anxious to sell and have reduced the price $4.00 per bushel on this seed with hope of cleaning it up at the earliest possible opportunity. This seed will give good results, about the same quality as our Choice grade, and at a decidedly lower price. It is the biggest bargain we ever offered in a medium priced seed. Anyone wanting to buy Alfalfa seed not wishing the highest quality, will find lot Utility a big money saver and a splendid lot of seed when the price is considered. Buy your Alfalfa seed now and take advantage of the special lots.
It is an excellent value for the money and will be shipped with the understanding that you can return it if you are not pleased.
LOT UTILITY $18.00 PER BU.
SAVE MONEY ON HIGH GRADE ALFALFA SEED.
LOT GOLD 98y2 PURE $21.00 BIT.
We have 190 bags of alfalfa, practically World Brand quality except, it contains about 1% Clover seed, reducing the purity to 98*4 per cent. This lot is known as lot “Gold” and is a big bargain at the special reduced price we have placed on it. We want this lot to move rapidly and have made this pries extremely low with the expectation of selling the entire lot within the next few weeks. The sample enclosed shows the quality and anyone who is a judge of Alfalfa will appre- ciate the fact that this seed is a big bargain. You cannot go wrong in buying this quality at this special reduced price as it is a good investment for spring use... If you need Alfalfa, act quickly and secure your seed from Lot Gold while it is available at this low price. When it is gone our regular prices prevail. Your quick order will permit you to obtain this special lot and save about $3.00 per bushel on your seed.
ORDER LOT GOLD TODAY.
LOT CLIMAX $18.00 BUSHEL.
99% PURE EXTRA HIGH TESTING WHITE BLOSSOM SWEET CLOVER.
This lot of seed shows the highest purity of a large number of cars bought last year and we feel that when we offer you this lot of seed, that we are giving you the opportunity of buying strictly high quality at the very lowest price. We have re- duced our price materially on this seed, selling it to you below the actual cost to us, so that it cannot help but prove a decided bargain.
Any one contemplating the seeding of Sweet Clover this fall will be interested in lot Climax. In fact, if you are planning on sowing next spring now would be a good time to buy. Prices later, undoubtedly will be higher and you seldom find a purer lot of seed than what we are now offering. Taking the high purity into con- sideration and the low cost, this lot Climax should move most rapidly. We have over 5C0 bushels of it now on hands, but with the big demand there will be for White Sweet Clover this fall, we do not expect this lot to last long. Our advice to you is to act quickly if you require Sweet Clover seed, as we can save you money and furnish an excellent quality. Lot Climax is our best value today in pure White Blossom Sweet Clover. Your order is desired. Letus hear from you at once. This lot guaranteed to be just as represented, or money cheerfully refunded.
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INCREASING YOUR INCOME TAX
ASK YOUR BANKER. WHETHER ALFALFA GROWING PAYS.
Your banker studies land valuation carefully. That is a big part of his business. He knows that a good farm is a good investment because it can pay its own way. He knows when you are growing Alfalfa that you have your soil in shape to produces abundantly and is therefore a safe farm to invest in. There are some soils probably that will not grow Alfalfa readily, but they can be made to grow it. You will find out how on another page. We want to show you here why you should grow Alfalfa, the other page will tell you how to grow it. There is no advantage in telling you how to grow it unless you are first convinced that you should grow it.
WHAT ALFALFA WILL DO FOR YOU.
It brings you more wealth in many forms. First of all you have the increased value of your farm. It is worth more because it wil1 produce more after growing Alfalfa. Because it wil1 pro- duce more it will sell for more and you can borrow more money on it if necessary
BIG CASH CtJOP.
Alfalfa is easily converted into cash and you can get your cash from Alfalfa earlier in the year than from most other farm crops. When once establihed it makes two or three crops of hay per season. The yields are heavy. The first crop of hay can be harvested quite early. There is a big market for Alfalfa hay because of its high feeding value. That is why the prices for Alfalfa hay are bo high. A big yield at a nigh price means large profits. No trouble in selling the hay, therefore Alfalfa makes an excellent cash crop.
COMPARATIVE CASH RETURNS.
It will pay you to learn how Alfalfa compares with other hay crops in regard to the cash that you get out of the crop. We want to give you a sum- mary of the results found in a few states. This evidence should convince you that Alfalfa is the big- gest paying hay crop and you should be growing it. We want especially to compare it with Timothy and with Clover on the basis of values per acre.
IN MINNESOTA.
The yield per acre for Alfalfa was practically 50 per cent higher than Red Clover and the value of Alfalfa hay was figured at 30 per cent more per ton than Clover hay. Let us take for example an average yeild of 5 tons of Alfalfa hay per acre and clover 3.3 tons. The price of Alfalfa would have a value of $125.00 per acre. The 3.3 tons of Clover selling at 30 per cent less would have a value of $57.75 per acre. Less than half the ?alue of Alfalfa.
The yield of Timothy was half the number oi tons per acre and the price per ton was a little less than for Clover making the difference still greater.
IN WISCONSIN.
The yield of Alfalfa was 65 per cent greater than that of Clover and 100 per cent heavier than the Timothy yield per acre. The value per acre of Alfalfa was 121 per cent more than that of either Clover or Timothy. In other words figuring Clover
or Timothy at 100 per cent Alfalfa showed 221 per cent vield, or two and one-fourth times the valu« per acre. Please bear in mind that this is the general average of the whole state and not in a few particular selected cases. Covering the entire state the farmers growing Alfalfa got 2 % times as much for their crop than did those growing Clover or Timothy or a combination of these two.
IN NEW YORK.
The general average for the whole state of New York showed Alfalfa to yield 88 per cent more per acre than Red Clover or almost double the number of tons per acre. According to prices prevailing for the different kinds of hay the value per acre of Alfalfa was 268 per cen+ against 100 per cent for Clover or two and two-thirds more than Clover. The yield of Alfalfa was 228 per cent against 100 per cent for Timothy or 2% times as much and an acre of Alfalfa was worth three times as much as an acre of Timothy.
OTHER POINTS OF VALUE.
Alfalfa makes hay when it is too dry for Clover or Timothy. It is a wonderful soi-l builder making it possible to produce greatly increased crops. As an illustration wheat on Alfalfa sod made 61.5 bushel per acre against 42 bushels on Timothy sod. Barley 30 bushels on Alfalfa, 20 bushels on Timothy sod. Corn increased yield 50 per cent on Alfalfa sod.
Alfajfa is the finest hog pasture grown. It cuts down the grain ration and enables much cheaper production of pork. Alfalfa hay is fine for all stock. It increases the flow of milk in cows It supplies the bone building, muscle forming and nerve energy food so essential to all kinds of young live stock. We could write a good sized book on the value of Alfalfa. Every statement can be substantiated by facts and experiments that leave no room for doubt.
There should be no question in your mind as to the profit in Alfalfa. You have seen that the value per acre is double .that of Clover. That mpans over three times the profit for the extra value is all profit and no expense. We want to show you how to grow Alfalfa and what kind of seed to buy. First of all make up your mind that you will grow Alfalfa. Its to your interest to de- cide now.
A. A. BEKEY SEED COMPANY, CLAB1NDA, IOWA
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SUGGESTIONS THAT MAY HELP YOU
HOW TO GROW ALFALFA SUCCESSFULLY.
You cannot help but want Alfalfa on your farm and it is our purpose to point out to you briefly the best methods for getting a successful stand from a fall seeding. Mark you it will not be absolutely necessary to go to all this trouble but for the very best results these methods are to be recommended. For instance you can get a stand of wheat without extra careful seed bed preparation. This may satisfy you, but if you had prepared the bed with greater care you would have had a better crop.
So many articles have been written abput how to grow Alfalfa that many have thought it absolute- ly necessary to follow these directions in every de- tail. This seemed like a lot of work and for that reason many have not sown. What we wish to make clear is that Alfalfa is easy to grow and not hard. The following are common sense suggestions that will practically assure a stand.
The first point to consider is the selection of the field. We recommend that for the first time At least, you select the most fertile field you have. Special care should be taken to choose a field that is quite well drained. That is, the ground water should be at least from three to four feet below the surface. Fertile well drained soils are usually sweet and Alfalfa needs a sweet soil. If you want to be absolutely sure on this point you can easily test it. Buy a piece of Blue litmus paper at the drug store. Make a damp ball of some of the soil and put a piece of this paper in it, packing the soil around it. Let remain about half or three quarters of an hour. Then remove the soil. If the paper has turned red and remains red the soil is sour. The deeper the red the more acid in the soil. If this condition prevails you should lime your soil whether you grow Alfalfa or other crops. Lime will not only sweeten the soil but will release a lot of plant food that cannot be obtained by other crops. 1,000 to 3,000 pounds of ground limestone per acre are recommended, depending upon the de- gree of acidity.
Alfalfa responds to fertilizers and it is usually profitable to apply them. We consider barnyard manure better than commercial fertilizer if it is not polluted with weed seed.
The seed bed preparation is worthy of your careful attention. Observe these points. Alfalfa scarcely ever does well on freshly plowed land be- cause the seed bed is too loose. If the soil is loose
it should be rolled if practical, to compact the seed bed. Neither should you cover Alfalfa much over a half inch. The heavier the soil, the lighter the depth of covering. Therefore, prepare your seed- beed by harrowing as frequently as possible after plowing. This makes the seed bed fine,, and free from weeds.
The innoculation of seed by the pure culture method is strongly advised. Our Superior Nodule Germ is fresh from the foremost laboratories in the U. S. It is easy to use and the results fuliy war- rant the expenditure.
Sow the innoculated seed toward evening or preferably on i cloudy day when a shower is threatening. Cover the seed at once with a har- row if it has been broad-casted. Use about fifteen pounds of World Brand Seed to the acre If weather conditions are favorable the Alfalfa will be up in less than a week, altho it will sometime^ lie dormant for several weeks if the weather is not favorable. The growtn should not be pastured the first year. The crop should go into the winter with its full growth for cover. In ease the grass should start to crowd the Alfalfa the first year or any fol- lowing season, go Over it thoroughly with a spring tooth harrow. It may look like you are damaging it, but you will find out different after the first shower following this treatment.
If you still think that you eannot raise Alfalfa try only one acre. Choose a good, fertile, well drained spot, prepare a good seed bed, sow good seed, preferably the best, such as our World Brand, and you’ll prove to your own satisfaction that all the talk about Alfalfa being hard to raise was just talk.
For complete detailed information on growing Alfalfa send for our booklet “The Growing of Gold.’’ It’s free.
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BE SURE YOU HAVE YOUR MONEY’S WORTH
GETTING REAL VALUE IN ALFALFA SEED
THE NECESSITY OF GOOD QUALITY.
It is hardly necessary to speak of this. We all want good seed for we recognize that good seed, increases our chances of success. You are willing to pay a fair price for such seed and it is to your interest to do so. You can buy good seed at many places but the prices that some demand for good seed are higher than you need to pay. Possibly such dealers do business on the supposition that, in order to make a man believe you have o-00d seed you have to ask a big price for it. As a rule, however, it is the desire or the necessity to have bigger profits that makes their prices so high.
POINTS TO CONSIDER.
In judging Alfalfa for value determine in the first place its purity. Has it been tlioroly re- cleaned. Are sticks, sand and weeds removed as nearly as is possible. Of the impurities that re- main are there any that are of a dangerous nature for your section ? All of our seed is carefully test- ed for purity by our expert analyst. For your in- formation we put this test on a tag atached to the bag. Yoy can confirm this test if you desire by hav- ing it tested any place you desire, The germ- ed for purity by our expert analyst. For you in- ination has of course a direct bearing on the yield and the amount of seed is necessary to sow per acre. Therefore, germination has a bearing on value. You must not expect to get a germination test on Alfalfa like you do on corn. According to government standards a test of 85 to 90 per cent is good for first class seeds. Most states put the standard germination for good seed at 80 per cent. In other words according to the standards of these states if your Alfalfa shows 80 per cent test you have good value. Our germinations test is also given for your information on the test tag. When you buy Berry’s Seed you do not buy blindly but can see the results of our laboratory tests before yon sow.
Hardiness is a point that should be observed. The ability of a crop to resist winter killing has a bearing on the final value of the seed. Seed grown under irrigation, for instance, while nice plump, bright clean seed: it does not have the hardy
characteristics that dry land Alfalfa has and is especially lacking in its ability to withstand the droughts.
We endeavor to secure hardy strains of seed in order to supply you with quality stock that will pro- duce the kind of stands that produce the biggest profits. The plumpness of the seed berry and the color of the sc & have considerable bearing on the commercial value. The plump berry is to be desired on account of its natural ability to impart additional vitality to the plant it produces. This is especial- ly desirable when the seedings have to face unfavor
able conditions. When everything; is favorable small er berry’s well produce a good stand. The coloi does not have such a definite bearing. While a bright color usual indicates good germination, this does not always hold true and dull appearing seed does not always mean low germination. The section where the seed is grown as well as weather condi- tions prevailing at threshing time have considerable influence on the appearance of theseed. Wet weather at threshing time has a tendency to cause the seed to turn brown. Nice bright colored seed is easier to sell and worth more in a commercial way and you are usually safe with bright colored seed. The other points above mentioned should be taken into strong consideration than color. In other words do not judge Alfalfa values by color alone.
WHY OUR ALFALFA SEED IS GENUINE VALUE
As we have already mentioned you have our laboratory te^t for purity germination to guide you. This gives indications as to its real value that you can see before you sow. All of our seed receives a careful cleaning to remove impurities and insert matter and the seed is graded chiefly for plumpness and color. The World Brand Alfalfa us the best of all.
This grade represents a value in Alfalfa seed that should please the most critical buyers. It ranks formost in the points of Alfalfa values. It is the grade we recommend to you tohuy
PRICES LOW ON QUALITY BASIS.
In order to emphasize our Alfalfa seed values to you, you should compare the seed we offer with those from other houses. That is fair to all. We know the verdicts will he strongly in our favor or we could not urge you to do it. We can offer these values because of fortunate purchases made; because we can handle and clean and sell the seed at a lower cost than most houses; because our large volume of sales enable us to get along with a smaller margin of profit. These are briefly the big vital reasons for our attractive Alfalfa values. The seed will speak for itself.
Order now, and don’t risk higher prices.
A. A. BERRY SEED COMPANY, CLARINDA, IOWA
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WHAT KIND MEETS YOUR REQUIREMENTS?
ALFALFA VARIETIES.
There are many different strains of Alfalfa, Some have characteristics that are quite- distinct from others and then again in others the difference is slight and can only be de- termined by experts.
The chief merit any one variety may have over another is hardiness or ability ta resist winter killing. This or course has a bearing on the yield in sections subject to. winter killing.
ed badly by Alfalfa killing out. The use of Grimm has been shown a marked increase in the last few years. County Agricultural Agents generally recommend the Grimm Alfalfa. This type has more or less of a branchin root system giving it more pro- tection agianst winter killing.
The yields of the Grimm are usually heavier- than of the common type, especially where the com- mon winter kills and you therefore have the advan- tage of a more permanent stand as well as a larger yield.
In sections favorable to seed production Grimm Alfalfa is a paying crop for this purpose alone. The eecd of this type of Alfalfa is rather scarce and as the demand increases the prices are naturally quite a bit higher making more money for the farmer growing this variety.
Our Grimm Alfalfa is nearly all Dakota grown stock and has been thoroly and carefully graded. In buying this seed direct from the producer we can save quite a little on first cost and by selling it at our usual close margin we make a very attractive price on this indeed. Many dealers ask a fancy price for this seed. You can find that to be true by examining their prices. Let us save you money on Alfalfa. See price list for prices. 1 lb. post- paid 75c.
THE COMMON TYPE.
The ordinary Alfalfa that is most generally used has a straight root. This root goes down to aston- ishing depths and brings up plant food that other crops would never touch. This form of root enables the plant to live and prosper thru seasonsof drought when other forms of grass and clovers lay practic- ally dormant. Wo would generally recommend the common type for most sections excepting the North and Northwest. It is especially adapted to sections subject to drouth. On soil that is liable to heave badly in the spring we would not advise it. The straight top root is liable to be broken and thus the plant would be killed.
We have the common type in four grades as will be seen from the price list. We want to especi- ally recommend the world brand on account of its plumpness and color and its freedom from practical- ly all impurities, 1 lb. postpaid 60c. See price list for quantities.
HARDY MONTANA GROWN.
This is common type Alfalfa but grown in the north and is a hardier strain than our other wh’ch is largely Nebraska grown. This seed is a little mc-re expensive than the other but considerably lower in price than the Grimm. We handle only one grade in the Montana grown and that is the World Brand quality. The price on the seed as you will see from the price list is very attractive for seed of this quality.
LISCOMB.
This is a variety similar to the Grimm-type and preferred by some. We carry only a limited stock. It is carefully cleaned seed and excellent value at our low prices.
1 lb. postpaid 75c. See price list.
TURKESTAN ALFALFA.
This is a very hardy type of Alfalfa that is grown in Russia. It has to resist very unfavorable conditions in this section. It is subject to extreme drought and cold The use of Turkestan Alfalfa has been greatly increased in the past tew years. Thiir have nice new seed of good germination to offer you.
The Turkestan Alfalfa does not grow as large and rank as other Alfalfa. Some prefer it on that account and there are others who do not like for it the same reason. It makes a finer hay but does not yield as heavily. It is necessary to determine your needs in order to decide whether Turkestan is the variety you should use or not. You can depend however on Turkestan showing re- markable characteristics as to ability to resist drought and cold. It -is especially recom- mended for states subject to drought. It is our prediction that the use of Turkestan Alfalfa will be greatly increased this year and we believe that nearly everyone who uses it will be very well pleased.
GRIMM OR EVERLASTING.
The Grimm type of Alfalfa has a good deal more resistance to winter killing. It has proven beyond question that it is much hardier and is adapted to the Northern states and such sections as are bother-
One pound postpaid 50c. For quotations on larger amounts, see price list.
Alfalfa is a specialty with us. You will find that we can make a very attractive saving for you on high quality seed. Send us your order now,, while we can serve you to your best advantage.
BERRY’S SEED FACTS AND FALL CATALOG
DON’T LOSE THESE PROFITS
WHAT SWEET CLOVER WILL DO FOR YOU.
Sweet Clover will make money for yon in many different ways. The profits you can get are large. It will pay to investigate and sow this crop, especially the White Blossom or Biennial Yellow Blossom variety. The white grows largest and is the best soil builder. The yellow is finer and is preferred by some for hay. We have only space to touch briefly on the great value of Sweet Ciover but we trust these few facts will enable you to see the wisdom of growing Sweet Clover. It is to your own interest to do so.
GROWS WHERE OTHER CLOVERS FAIL.
This is a first point of interest to many. You Can find. Sweet Clover on soils where no other
clovers gr?w. On hard types of land it has special value. It will grow anywhere excepting on very wet or very sour soil. It may be a little harder to start on loose soil but proper seed bed preparation enables it to grow on land that is nearly all sand.
WONDERFUL SOIL BUILDER
The roots of Sweet Clover plants develop rapid- ly. They are very powerful. This quick expand- ing growth breaks up hard soils, allowing he'at and moisture to penetrate. The roots go down deep and bring ij.p plant food that other crops fail to touch. This food is later made available for other crops. These roots when plowed under decay quickly and become part of the soil. Thousands of pounds of plant food and humus are added to the soil where a crop of Sweet Clover is plowed under. This makes reavy cold soils loose and friable and enables much heavier crops to be produced. It makes the soil drain better and it warms up quicker in the spring. Do the same thing on loose sandy land and Sweet Clover makes it darker in color and enables it to hold moisture better.
ADDS NITROGEN.
Sweet Clover is a legume and where proper in- oculation is present it will draw nitrogen out of the air and deposit it in the soil as well as using pert of it for its own growth. All clovers do this to a greater or less degree. Sweet Clover is the great- est of them all in this respect. Nitrogen is needed in most soils. This is the food that makes the stalk growth and brings the dark green color to your crops. It is expensive to buy. Sweet Clover supplies it in abundance, free of charge.
MAKES EXCELLENT FEED.
Sweet Clover analyses equal to Alfalfa in feed- ing value. It is especially high in protein, the food that you buy in the form of bran and other con- centrates. It builds up young stock quickly and saves grain. It et>ts the cost of producing stock. It keeps all stock in the prime of condition. Sweet Clover makes the finest pasture you can have. All kinds of stock learn to relish it if you start to pasture it when the corp is young. When they once form the liking they will leave practically all other feed in order to get it. Thousands of farmers can testify to this. Those who do not know this to be true ean find it out by trying. Sweet Clever does not have the tendency to bleat that ether
clovers have and will carry more stock per acre than any other crop we know of.
BIG YIELDS OF HAY AND FEED.
Two and three cuttings of bay can on the average he obtained each year. To make good hay it should he cut with a high stubble and before the clover becomes woody. Three tons of hay per acre is a good average yield. This hay is of ex- cellent feeding value and at present prices should he worth over $75.00 per acre. The seed produc- tion varies according to the weather and the section where grown. As high as $175.00 per acre hag been paid for Sweet Clover seed. Oxe cutting of hay and one seed crop makes big money beside* which you have your soil renewed and capable of producing bigger crops.
INSTANCES OF BIGGER CROPS.
In Ohio, Wheat grown on Sweet Clover land produced 26.9 bushels against 18.6 bushels on simi- lar land next to it, an increase of 45 per cent in the wheat yield.
In Tennessee, Corn on Sweet Clover sod, pro- duced 58.8 bushels against 41.1 bushels on land where rye had been turned under, an increase ©f 43 per cent in yield caused by growing Sweet Clover.
In Kansas the yields of wheat have been in- creased 7 bushels per a«re and the yields of Corn 22 bushels per acre on Sweet Clover sod compared with other similar land next to it which was not Sweet Clover sod.
Alabama the Sweet Clover sod produced 280 more pounds of Seed Cotton per acre than a similar field that had 18 tons of stable manure per acre plowed under. Get this right. The Sweet Clover sod had a greater producing power than land re- ceiving 18 tons of stable manure per acre.
START THIS FALL.
Fall seeding is becoming widely adopted. Start it now and you have the full crop next year. A crop that will increase your yield from 40 to 50 per cent. A crop that has more fertilizing value per acre than 18 tons of manure. A crop that will make the finest pasture you ever had. A crop that brings big eash returns in seed and often in hay.
Sweet Clover will make money for you. You need it. Why delay in getting these benefits and profits.
Sweet Clover is a specialty with us. You will find that we can save you from $2.00 to $4.00 per bushel on high grade scarified Sweet Clover seed. Send fer samples. See our prices — cash in on these values. It moans money in your pocket to act now.
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A SUCCESSFUL BEGINNING MADE
HOW TO GET A START OF SWEET CLOVER.
Sweet Clover seeds have a hard coat and on this account the seed is often low in germination. To raise the percentage we put the seed through a process known as scarify- ing. This breaks the hard seed coat and permits the moisture to enter and insures quick germination. This process does not damage the seed in any way, but increases its value from 25 per cent to 60 per cent. It does not pay to sow unscarified seed and you should insist at all tim.es on getting only genuine scarified seed.
The quality of the seed is also a very import- ant consideration. Sweet Clover seed is sometimes adulterated by Alfalfa. While this is not a dan- gerous mixture it lowers the value of your seed and as a rule we want to get what we buy. There are Other methods of cheapening quality and there is only one way to play safe. Get your seed from reliable sources. We have to maintain the highest standard because we are the recognized leaders in this seed and can guarantee you the highest obtain- able.
All genuine Sweet Clover seed is not alike in quality. Local and seasoned conditions cause the seed to be different in appearance. We grade the seed carefully and offer it at prices consistent with the garde of seed offered. Our extra fancy is the best seed obtainable. There are few offering equal quality. Our fancy grade is also nice and many offer a grade equal to our Choice or Prime as the best. Whatever you may desire you will find ex- cellent value in every lot. We will be glad to have you make comparisons, quality for quality; you will find our offerings the best on the market.
After getting the best seed your next selection should be the field on which to sow it. As we have previously stated, Sweet Clover will grow on lands that will not produce other clovers. However, in trying this seed out give it a fair chance. A fair- ly well drained field is advisable, although it should not be a field that becomes very dry until after the plant has a fair start. It will do well, however, on land that is a little wet if the water does not stand on the land. Sweet Clover grows luxuriantly on land entirely too wet for Alfalfa.
Your seed bed should above all, be well settled. After plowing, the field should be disced and har- rowed. A field that has been summer fallowed could quickly be made into suitable seed bed. It will pay well to put care into preparation of a good seed bed.
Broadcast seeding is the most practical method for field. Fifteen pounds of scarified seed and twenty to twenty-five pounds of unscarified seed to the acre are sufficient. The depth of covering var- ies according to the soil. The loose soil a seeding of 1 to 1% is sufficient. On such soils it is ad- visable to use a roller. On heavier soils the depth of covering should be from y2 to 1 inch. Deep covering will hinder your chance for success. In- oculation is advisable unless you feel sure that your land is inoculated.
The stand should attain sufficient growth so that it will afford considerable pasture in the fa 11. However, it should not be pastured too close, but
go into the winter with several inches growth to
afford protection and to hold the snow.
As soon as spring starts to open the Sweet Clover will turn green and begin to grow. You will have a luxuriant stand early in the season that you can pasture or allow to grow for a hay crop. If
you pasture it for a while you can later take the
stock off and let it grow either for hay or seed purposes. If neither of these plans are suitable, turn under the first crop and plant to an early corn or to millet or similar crops.
Sweet Clover when sown in the fall lends itself practically to any rotation you have in mind, and re- member that even if you only sow the crop to plow it under in the spring, it will pay enormous divid- ends on the time and labor spent by giving you a big increase in production on your following crops. And if you allow the crop to grow and mature for a hay and seed crop the second season we are confi- dent it will prove to be one of your most profitable crops. Once established you ™iil always want to have- a liberal acreage of Swee- Clover on your farm. It has been the experience of • hose who have raised it. Fall seeding is a success Put the seed in this fall. The sooner you start che quicker you will be able to enioy its benefit®.
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BERRY’S SEED FACTS AND FALL CATALOG
MISCELLANEOUS CLOVERS
THE RIGHT PRICES ON HIGH GRADE CLOVER.
You should be interested in knowing why we sell more clover seed direct to the farmers in the United States than any other seed house. The reason, briefly stated is “bigger values.” We can offer better values because we can practically always buy to better ad- vantage. Our capital enables us to make attractive purchases that others are often com- pelled and cleaning is a big item. We do not know of a seed house whose cost of doing business is as low as ours figuring on the total sales. The large volume of business per- mits us to sell on a closer margin. These are reason. The proof lies in the seed itself. Get our samples and prices. Compare then with others. You can see for yourself that we offer a big saving to you. After our seed comes examine and test it or have it tested any where you please. If you are not satisfied or convinced that you have saved money we ’ll take it back at our expense and refund all money paid including transporation charges.
Write us and let us convince you that we can save you money on high grade clover and grass seed.
BERRY’S MEDIUM RED.
This is the most valuable clover in gen- eral use. Splendid for hay, pastures, soiling or plowing under. Especially desirable for dairy cows on account of it high percentage of nitrogenous elements. It is the standard every where for hay and pasture. Two cut- tings may be made in a season. Iowa Grown Medium Red or June Clover has become wide- ly known for its purity, strong vitality, vigor- ous growth and stooling qualities. The best is the cheapest when it comes to clover seed. Inferior, cheap grades you will often find to be simply a mixture of weeds, sand, dirt and .shrunken clover. Our superior grade of Olover seed will give you the best value for your money. We handle 40 to 50 car loads of Medium Clover each year and no one can offer to better advantage than we list for prices on all Clovers.
CRIMSON OR SCARLET CLOVER
This is an annual clover, largely used in the south for early spring pasture but it is most highly esteemed for use as a green manure or winter cover crop. So great is its enriching qualities that it has been estimated that a crop of this clover plowed under is equal to 20 loads of manure to the acre.
In the South it may be sown in August or September and will remain green all win-
ter and afford the very earliest spring pas- ture. North of Kansas City it will winter kill and should be sown with early spring crops.
Our most advanced farmers mix rape and Crimson Clover and sow in corn at last plow- ing and thus secure an immense forage crop as well as adding to the fertility of the soil.
ALSIKE CLOVER.
This Clover is especially fitted for sow- ing on land that is inclined to be wet. We do not mean by this that it will not do well on other soil, quite the contrary, but we mean that Alsike can be sown on land that is too wet for any other Clover and it will grow
luxuriously on these' places We have known
entire sloughs to be transformed from a wilderness of water grass to a beautiful field of Alsike Clover.
Alsike is also, the hardiest of all clovers and least apt to winter kill. Its hay is fine and cures readily. It is also a perennial and grows for years if once established and for this reason combines so excellently with Timothy. Many sow Alsike alone, and a field of pure Alsike is a beautiful sight and also, exceedingly valuable, both in hay and seed. Our seed is all graded &nd cleaned. See price list for prices.
A. A. BERRY SEED COMPANY, CLARINDA, IOWA
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BUGOLOGY
THE WHY OF THE NODULE GERM
We’re not extremely scientific or technical agricultural experimenters. In the first place we don’t know enuf big words and you sure have to understand a lot of them. We like to read about their studies however, for these scientific men have done a lot to help this old world along. What impresses a fellow is the importance of bugs in our lives and work. Of course, its not proper to call them bugs. We should say bacteria for they are infinitely small. It takes millions of them in one pile before they can be seen with the naked eye. Yet this small unseen and apparently insignificant form of life is of great importance.
There are many kinds of these bugs or bacteria. They are in the air we breathe, the water we drink and the water we sail upon. They are in the soil we work and the bodies we work with. Just ask your doctor about these bugs, germs or bacteria whatever he wants to call them. No doubt he has some harder names for them that you could hard- ly pronounce. You know, that after talking to these doctors and probably reading a book or two on it a fellow can’t help but feel that his body is only a battle field for bugs. There are good bugs and bad bugs. The good ones are always fighting the bad ones. If the good ones win you are healthy and if the bad ones win you are sick. Then you have to get some pills that will hurt the bad bugs and help the good one's. Then the bad ones get licked and you are better again. Sounds kind of funny but its no joke, especi- ally if the bad ones win out.
Now there are certain kinds of these bacteria or bugs in your soil. Some of them cause your vegetable matter to rot and be- come a part of the soil and there are a lot of kinds we don’t know enuf about to describe. Most of these bugs are good ones but there are also bad ones. Now if your soil gets in a run down condition the good bugs can’t do their work right and your soil gets sick and has to be doctored up so the good bugs can get busy again. For instance, when your soil gets sour or acid there are a certain kind of bugs which work on the roots of growing legume plants that can ’t live. Legumes, as you may know, are plants that take nitrogen from the air, such as clovers, alfalfa, beans and peas. In order to doctor up your soil for this sickness you give the medicine in the form of lime just like you give a baby lime watgr for sour or acid stomach. This lime makes the soil sweet and enables the good bugs to live again. It also releases potash that might be in the soil but not available to plants because it was held in combination with the other mineral elements. You see this lime medicine will not only sweeten your soil but it also releases plant food.
Now just a few words about these cer- tain * good bugs that work on the roots of legume plants. You may have a sweet soil in which these bugs can live but the bugs may not be there. If they are not there they cannot work on the roots of these legume plants. If they don’t work your legume plants fail to do their proper duty. They cannot get nitrogen from the air and there- fore they do not enrich your soil, which may be your principal reason for sowing them. In fact nine times out of ten the plants will turn yellow and die if the bugs are not present.
It takes a certain kind of bugs for red and mammoth and alsike clover, another kind of bugs for sweet clover and alfalfa, another for soy beans, etc. The question is how to get the right kind of bugs in your soil for your crop. The answer is very simple. Use Berry’s Superior Nodule Germ. This is a pure culture of the bugs taken from the roots of the kind of a crop you want to grow. It’s simple to apply. The full directions accom- pany each package.
Remember these bugs are important. You absolutely must have them to get good results from clovers and legumes. If you use our superior Nodule Germ according to in- structions on sweet soil we guarantee results.
The following are Postpaid prices:
y<2 Acre — 60c
1 Acre .. L $1.00
5 Acres $4.00
10 Acres $7.50
20 Acres $14.00
It takes about a 5 acre size for a bushel of clover or alfalfa seed and a two acre size for a bushel of peas or beans.
Make your legume crops do their full duty. Use Berry’s Superior Nodule Germ to supply pure fresh healthy culture of the right kind.
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PROFITABLE GRASSES FOR FALL SEEDING
KENTUCKY BLUE GRASS.
We take great pride and pleasure in offering to our customers a grade of Blue Grass that satisfies the most critical buyers. The late Henry Wallace of the Wallace’s Farmer and one of the highest authorities on grasses says, ‘ ‘ Southwestern Iowa Blue Grass leads the world and the seed excels all olhers, ” Southwest Iowa has justly earned the distinction of being the foremost over the famous Blue Grass State of Kentucky.
Blue Grass is a native to our soil and excels all others for permanent pasture. Blue Grass pastures afford the richest and most nutritious feed the year around, except when under snow. A blue grass sod is one of the best things on a farm and the way to get a good sod is to sow our high grade Blue Grass seed this year. It is also the most desirable lawn grass, especially when used in connection with white clover.
Istic of coming surely and quickly from seed. Meadow Fescue can be sown very successful in the fall in fact this is an ideal time to sow it as it will give a seed crop the following spring while if it is sown in the spring it simply affords a little fall pasturage. The amount of seed per acre varies but thru the fescue region 10 to 15 lbs. is generally used for seed purposes. The ground should be well prepared by plowing sometime before sowing and allowed to settle. It grows best in heavy black loam and in gumbo places. It will thrive in wet places better than Kentucky Blue Grass and will also stand severe winters. You will find Meadow Fescue to be very valuable grass to have on your farm. It is rii*h in feeding value and does not winter kill very ea-sily.
It is adapted to all kinds of soil, excepting those that are too dry, and we urge you to at least try a small acreage of it this year.
BROME GRASS OR BROMUS INERMIS.
This is very valuable grass for permanent pas- tures or meadows. It is a very hardy plant, with- standing the extremes of heat and cold in an extra- many dry sections is practically the only grass that will give satisfactory results. In localities that have an ample supply of rainfall, it bears very ordinary manner. It also is a great resiBter and in heavy yields of hay. The feeding value of this grass is excellent and is relished by all stock. We have handled Bromus for several years and our sales on the grass are increasing very rapidly, show- ing that the plant is gaining in popularity on ac- count of its great merit. The seeds are quite large and it requires about 20 pounds of seed to the acre. The best results are obtained by preparing the seed bed carefully and harrowing the seed in thoroughly. Bromus is really a wonderful grass and we strongly urge you to sow it even if only one acre to prove it» remarkable yielding qualities. Our stock is not large but quality is good. Fall sending is usually most successful in meet sections.
The value of Blue Grass cannot be over-esti- mated. There is no other grass that meets with as much favor. It has many advantages for general purposes. _ The fact that it is extremely hardy, never winter killing, withstanding the severest droughts and coming on early in the spring and growing late in the fall, recommends it as the grass that every stock grower wants. We offer two grades of Blue Grass seed. The Fancy is our second grade that is just as clean as the Extra Fancy, hut the seed . is vot as heavy. The Extra Fancy, is the heavy bright seed obtained from the best Blue Grass Seed section in the world. Compare our prices and samples with others. On the basis of quality and prices you will decide on our seed. Order your new seed now.
ORCHARD GRASS.
We want to urge every one of our customers to Sow this grass this fall. It is a plant of exception- al merit and value. If you do not have it on your farm, learn its value from actual experience. There is a place on nearly every farm for Orchard Grass and it should he sown there. It is one of the most desirable and widely known of all pasture grasses, <COming earlier in the spring and remaining later in the fall than any other. It is of great value to dairy farmers, withstands drought and grows either sin shade or sunshine. Grows about 2% feet high, ■producing an immense quantity of leaves and foil- sage. Blooms with Red Clever, making it an admir- able hay. The aftergrowth is very heavy and gives H splendid rich pasture until late in the fall.
MEADOW FESCUE.
This grass is not grown extensively as farmers bave not ceme te realize its value, especially if they would get to using a perennial mixture for pasture, as this is a perrennial and especially well adapted to mix with other seed for pasture purposes. It is very nutritious and good for dairy cows altho considered more valuable for fattening stock. It is also very valuable as an early and late pastur- age and its special value arises from its character-
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SAVING MONEY ON SUPER QUALITY TIMOTHY SEED.
We claim that we can save you money on extra high grade Timothy seed because we can back up that statement in every particular. You will find reasons for our exceptional values given in this article. Read them and see why we can make these prices and then get our samples and convince yourself.
By super quality seed we mean pure seed, bright seed, plump seed and high germinat- ing seed and in fact seed that is equal to the best. We have the seed and we have the right prices on it.
FIRST let us state that we are in the heart of the best Timothy growing section in the world. Southern Iowa produces more high quality seed than any other section in the world and all the heavy buyers of Timothy come to this locality for their seed supply. This item alone makes it economical for us to buy our seed supply as we are right in the heart of the seed section, and we can get our seed cheaper than most other dealers on account of the low cost of buying and small freight charges in getting the seed into our ware house
Then again we can save you more money on your seed purchases on account of rot having to employ any salesmen as we sell direct to the con- sumer through our large catalog and we also cut out the middle man’s profit which is a big item these Asys especially when we are all trying to reduce the H. C. L. We take only one profit and that is ■mall, for our immense volume of business enables u# to do so mi a very small margin of profit, so low in fact that it would not cover the cost of doing business for the average firm.
BEST QUALITY SEED PRODUCES MOST PROFITABLE STAND.
We always recommend our customers to buy Our very best grade of seed as vv know from long years of experience that it is the cheapest seed to buy in the long run as you ran seed just as much ground with 100 lbs. of the very best seed as you ean with 120 to 150 lbs. of light chaffy cheap ■eed. We guarantee our WORLD BRAND quality to be as good and in lots of cases better than most of seed dealers can offer you. Then again we sell it to you at a less cost than most dealers ask you for their cheaper grade of seed which would com- pare quite favorably with our Planet Brand or Choice Grade that we offer at a much lower prme than our WORLD BRAND. We don’t want you to misunderstand us in regard to the above statement, M we can supply you with any grade of seed that you may desire, but our experience is that in 99 eases out of evey 190 that our customers tell us they were more than repaid by taking our advice and ■owing our WORLD BRAND grade of seed.
BUY YOUR TIMOTHY SEED NOW.
The demand for Timothy seed from European countries is becoming heavier and it appears evident that they will absorb more than the surplus »f seed in this country. Prices on Timothy seed are bound to go higher than what we are asking at this time but as we boxght early and have an enormous stock we are in a position to fill all orders for a limited time, at prices quoted. We suggest as a saving to yourself that you lay in your supply of Timothy seed for fall seeding and also for what you anticipate sowing this spring. We know you will not go wrong and will be thanking us a little later on for giving you this advice. Also you know that the early orders placed receive the cream of the crop and we are very desirous to get all our cus- tomers to place their orders early and be sure of getting the very best that money can buy. You can get the finest seed right at this time and we guar- antee our seed to satisfy you no matter how partic- ular you are in your demands. You can have any seed that we ship to you tested in any way that you wish and if it does not fully satisfy you in every respect you can return same to us and get your monev ba^k with all transportation charges; added. (’AN THERE BE ANY FAIRER PROPOSI- TION MADE?
Get our prices and samples of new high. GERMINATING TIMOTHY SEED. We want you to sec- and realize that our values actually me^n a bi? saving. Compare them with the offerings of others. We welcome comparison of values as that emphasizes the saving more than anything we can say in regard to it. That is the fair way all around. We want your business and appreciate every order we get. However, we do not consider that we have even a right to ask your business unless we can save you money on high quality seed stock. Give us the opportunity. Order our World Brand stock and get the best. You will be satisfied from start to finish and we are confident that we will then have in you a loyal customer and an ardent booster for Berry’s Seeds.
Write us today for we can serve you to ex- cellent advantage right at this time.
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BERRY’S SEED FACTS AN3 FALL CATALOG
GRASS COMBINATION! — AND WHY
THE ADVANTAGES OF GRASS MIXTURE.
GRASS MIXTURES FOR HAY AND PASTURE.
Grass mixtures are gaining in popularity every year. We are in excellent position to note the trend of farmers toward any particular grasses and know that the extensive use these mixed grasses proves their superiority to Timothy sown alone.
There are several advantages in sowing the mixtures and if you have not already the value of sowing mixed grasses it will certainly pay you to investigate it carefully.
We all know that clovers build up the soil by gathering nitrogen from the air. This nitrogen again aids the growth of other crops and larger yields are the result of a crop of clover. All clovers are soil builders and that is one of the greatest reasons that so justly is causing the large increase in th-e uses of these mixtures.
The clovers enrich the soil with the result that not alone the growth of the Timothy is increased, hut. its food value. The more nitrogen there is in the soil the more plants grown on it will contain. The Timothy that is grown on land con- taining plenty of nitrogen will be richer in protein than Timothy grown on land that is poor and de- ficient in this important fertilizing element.
In addition to the Clover enriching your soil it adds greatly to the value of the hay or pasturage. As we just explained it makes the Timothy better and besides you have the clover itself. Being a rich feed it combines with the Timothy in making the most desirable and muscle building hay that can he secured. If you are not growing these mixtures we want to urge you strongly to do so this fall. It is our desire to be of service to you if possible and in getting you to sow a Timothy and Clover mix- ture we know that we are rendering you a service that will be appreciated.
ALSIKE AND TIMOTHY.
This mixture is without question the most popular grass mixture with our customers. We receive more letters praising Alsike and Timothy than any one seed we handle. These letters would not be written if our customers were not fully satis- fied with the results they obtained.
Alsike and Timothy are admirably adapted to a mixture. They do well on the same types of soil. Both are hardy perennials and will last a number of years from one seeding. Both mature at about the same time, making fine hay. The Alsike is not dusty like Red Clover and therefore the combina- tion makes a better hay for horses. The mixture can be used for permanent meadow or pasture pur- poses with excellent results. The yields from a mixture of Alsike and Timothy are uniformly heavier than either one of the two grown alone. The mixed hay has a higher feeding value than Timothy alone. The Alsike adds fertility to the soil.
Alsike and Timothy is easy to grow. Can be seeded either in the fall or spring. Alsike is the hardiest of Clovers and does not winter kill easily.
For finer hay — better hay — more hay — greater profits and your general all round satisfactory, Al- sike and Timothy mixed fills the bill. Our stock of seed has been carefully cleaned and graded and is shipped subject to any test you may wish to put it. Try it and be convinced of the big value of our Alsike and Timothy grass seed.
CLOVER, ALSIKE AND TIMOTHY.
This mixture has met with the hearty approval of our trade and the demand is growing tremendous- ly. It combines the distinct features of our two other famous mixtures. It contains the same pro- portion of Timothy and divides the clovers about equally. In this mixture you secure the fine stem- med, palatable Alsike which makes the finest hay and the Red Clover which grows a little longer, forms a hay exceedingly rich in clover or protein food. It is sown at the same rate of around twelve pounds to the acre and like the other mixtures we consider it superior in many ways to Timothy alone.
A large percentage of our customers are using grass seed mixture. Their reports are practically unanimous in their hearty endorsement and highest praise. We want every one to learn the value of sowing these combinations. It is our purpose to serve you. We want to do more than just sell you seed. We want to help you if we can to grow bigger crops and secure greater profit from your farming operations. The sowing of Grass Seed mix- tures is a big step, for they have proven to b# very big money makers. In the Clover, Alsike and Timothy mixture you get a combination of the best grasses and the sowing of this seed is bringing fine crops and very profitable returns. See price list.
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POPULAR MIXTURES OF
CLOVER AND TIMOTHY.
This mixture ranks next to our Alsike and Timothy in popularity and the demand for it is very heavy. It is a mixture based on the same principle of all our combinations, name- ly, that the Timothy will do better when grown with a legume than when sown alone. The clover enriches the land and increases the feeding value of the Timothy. Then by getting the mixture there are double advan- tages to be considered. The clover in the mixture is the medium red clover. Some pre- fer the red to the Alsike for the red makes a little longer growth. Many have grown the Red Clover and not the Alsike and probably prefer it on that account. Either mixture is satisfactory. The price we have on the mix- ture is exceedingly attractive. There is so little difference between it and the price of good Timothy when you take the extraordin- ary value of the crop into consideration that no one need hesitate on that account. We can offer you the excellent value because of our ability to purchase in larger quantities on account of the volume of our business. We are located where we can secure the best seed with the least expense. Our modern equip- ment enables us to handle the seed at a very low price and we can clean and grade it economically. There are many reasons why you can buy from us to the best advantage and on grass seeds our values are big ones. Grass seed mixtures should be sown every- where and this clover and timothy mixture will make a hay or pasture of the finest and most desirable kind. The cost is low. Sow about twelve pounds to the acre. It is a big money crop at a low cost.
MARVELOUS MIXTURE.
A fine rich, permanent, soil-builder mix- ture for hay or pasture purposes.
The grass seed mixture previously de- scribed have soil building properties and are valuable on that account over Timothy alone. There is some demand, however, for a mix- ture containing a greater percentage of legumes.
To meet the demand we made a mixture consisting of 40 per cent legumes and 00 per cent Timothy. Occasionally it varies a trifle one way or the other but we aim to get those exact proportions. In previous years we have sold this under the nam of Bonanza Mixture but on account of confusion with other varieties are now selling it under the name of Marvelous Mixture. As Shakespear says, 11 What’s in a name. That, what we call a rose, by any other name would smell as sweet.” So we can say that under any other name this mixture would still be a value in
CLOVERS AND TIMOTHY
grass seed, appreciated by all farmers. Its the results you get that count and our Mar- velous Mixture certainly produces satisfac- tory results.
There are different legumes combined in this mixture. It consist: of Red Clover, Al- sike Clover, Alfalfa and Sweet Clover, These together comprises 40 per cent of the mixture, and make a combination that is very rich in clovers. It has the high feeding value and the wonderful soil building ability that is needed for successful farming.
A PERMANENT MIXTURE.
The Timothy, Alsike and Alfalfa are perennials and last a long time from one seed- ing. The Sweet Clover and Red are not per- ennials but there is usually plenty of :eed shattered to reseed ground in excellent shape. This is especially true when used for pasture purposes. The tendency for this mixture i3 for the percentage of clovers to increase from year to year as it grows, thus raising its value. The presence of different clovers has several destinet advantages. If the season is wet or there are wet spots in the field the Alsike Clover comes out strong. If it turns hot and dry the Alfalfa and Sweet Clover prosper. The Red Clover does well under all ordinary conditions. From early spring until late fall one is practically assured of having a good stand of excellent feed. The soil building of the clovers keeps the Timothy in fine conditions and uniforms its value.
Our Marvelous Mixture is used for hay and pasture and our customers report very satisfactory returns from both.
They praise the quality and are enthusi- astic about the yield and the soil enrichment they secure when they finally plow the crop under and use it for other crops. We can recommend this Marvelous Mixture to you because of the seeds that enter into the making of this combination and the results our customers have secured from it in the pact. This seed has been cleaned and grad- ed with care. We have made it a mixture that will satisfy. You buy it with the under- standing that you can test it in anyway you wish and that you can send it back if you are not thoroly pleased and secure a prompt re- turn of all money paid.
Establish this Marvelous Mixture on your farm. Grow this money making com- bination that is so rich in clover. The cost of the seed is low. It only takes 12 to 15 lbs per acre. The seed will please you and we are confident that the results will make you an enthusiastic believer in our Mar- velous Mixture.
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MAKING MONEY FROM SWEET CLOVER.
Mohawk, Tenn., 5-13, 1920
Dear Sir:
Will say I thank yon for yonr talk abcut Sweet Clover. I read one of your books three years ago and I thought I would try Sweet Clover, did so, and I find it one of the best field plants I ever saw. I am pasturing horses and cows on it. I recommend it to every one I see and I give you the praise for recommending it to me. I sent you a new customer some time ago, E. J. Matthews, Mo- hawk, and E. J. ordered a bushel of Sweet Clover seed from you and he got me to sow them for him and I want to say that it is fine. He got a good stand. I hand your order blanks and price list to my friends for you.
Will close by saying hoping you all success.
Truly yours,
I. C. Davis.
2100 LBS. ALSIKE AND TIMOTHY FINE.
Neligh, Nebr.
4-29-20.
Gentlemen:
Enclose draft for $17.00 for 100 lbs. of Timothy and Alsike mixed seed. Please ship at once.
The 2100 lbs. I received was sure fine.
Yours Respectfully,
J. D. Hatfield.
WHEAT LOOKING FINE.
Powhattan, Kans.
Jan. 10, 1920.
Dear Sirs:
The Wheat I got from you last fall sure looks good for this time of the year.
Yours truly,
J. E. Arnold.
ALFALFA COMING STRONG.
Swan Creek, Mich. March 2, 1920.
Dear Sir :
Our Alfalfa seed that we bought from you last year is coming fine. Can-not wish for any better. Your truly,
Peter O. Alsgaard.
GRANGE MEMBERS SATISFIED.
Mt. Victory, Ohio. March 20, 1920.
Gentlemen :
The seed arrived all O. K. and we are well pleased with it.
We are enclosing draft for $1672.10 We are yours very truly,
W. A. Pinney, Sec’y. Community Grange.
SEED BETTER THAN EXPECTED.
LaPorte, Minn. March 1, 1920.
Dear Sir:
I received my Alsike and Timothy seed and it looks better than I expected and arrived very soon after it was ordered. Enclosed find a small order for garden seeds.
Yours truly,
Ed M. Faymoville.
SIX HUNDRED ACRES SEEDED WITH BERRY’S SEEDS.
Litchfield, Ky. March 3, 1920.
Dear Sir :
I have 600 acres of land and I’m putting it down in grass all from your seed. They are the best I can find, free of foreign matter. I have 24 acres to mow this year. I think it will be fine. I mean to send you a picture of it at cutting time.
Yours truly,
S. C. Ray.
SAVED $5.00 A BUSHEL.
Mulberry Grove, 111.
Dear Sirs :
Received one bushel of Red Clover which was fine, at a saving of about $5.00 per bushel.
Yours truly,
J. O. Daniel.
DOESN’T CARE FOR SAMPLES.
Indianapolis, Ind.
R. No. G., Box 120.
Gentlemen :
It is not neeessary to send samples as I have used your seed before and find them just as you represent in your catalog. N
Very respectfully,
R. L. Crews.
WE GAIN ANOTHER FRIEND.
Bard~ne, W. Va. March 16, 1920.
Gentlemen :
I received this day in first class condition my Nodule Germ for which I thank you.
Sometime ago I promised either to blow you “Sky High’’ or to apologize for my recent .letter of dissatisfaction concerning my order of Sweet Clover seed recently purchased from you. Order No. 30808.
On the back of this is report from our State Dept, of Agriculture I hereby most humbly apolo- gize for my harsh letter. Your seed tested even higher than you claimed and I am sincerely sorry I wrote as I did. In the future I am your ally and firm supporter and now I thank you for yovr kind- ness and square treatment and beg to remain Very respectfullv yours.
E. Clifton Bell.
BERRY’S SEEDS SATISFIED FOR 20 YEARS.
Oelwein, Iowa Feb. 2, 1920.
Dear Sir:
Ship about March 1st but be sure and save me the seed. I have sown your seed for .20 years and know of no other so good.
Yours truly,
K. W. Buell.
CLEANEST SEED EVER SEEN.
Adairville, Ky.
April 21, 1920
Gentlemen :
I received my shipment of seed from you yes- terday. They were in first-class condition, and the prettiest and cleanest lot of seed I ever saw.
Yours truly,
C. E. Richardson. APPRECIATES SQUARE DEAL.
Irons, Mich. March 27, 1920.
Dear Sirs:
Am letting you know that I received your second shipment of seeds and thanking you for shipping them that soon. One sure thing A. A. Berry Seed Company stands by its guarantee. It is a delight to send an order for seeds to a company that practices the square deal.
I remain,
Your Satisfied Customer,
Frank Kaderabek.
MAKING MONEY FOR NEIGHBORS.
Emans, Pa. April 1, 1920.
Dear Sirs:
I am sending you these orders for a favor to you and to make money for my neighbors.
If you want a testimonial any time I am will- ing to give you one because I have saved money by buying from you instead of local dealers and re- ceived better seed. I always secured good stands from your seeds.
Yours truly,
P. Q. Lichtenwalner.
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OUR GENERAL GUARANTEE. We take great care in preparing our seed for you as we consider it is to our interest to supply you with seed that will produce satisfactory results for you. Every pound of seed you buy is shipped with the understanding that yon can examine them and test them or have them tested in any way you desire, and that, if they do not show up to your satisfaction in every re- spect, we will take them back at our ex-pense and refund all money paid for such seed as well as the transportation charges you paid. We do not want you to keep any seed you are not satisfied with. We are perfectly reliable, having been in business almost twenty-five years. There will he ne delay in refunding if you are not pleased. It is necessary for us under such guarantee to see that good quality and excellent value goes out on each order and we know you will find that our quality and prices enable you to save money on your seed bill. A. A. BERRY SEED COMPANY. CLARINDA, IOWA. |
BANKS AND OTHERS TELL WHO WE ARE.
We prefer to have others tell you whether we •re absolutely reliable. We don’t do this because we are modest, but because you probadly know those who speak of us and will believe what they say because they are not trying to sell you Berry’s Seed. Bead these references from a late famous agricul- tural writer, two old reliable farm journals and officers of three Clarinda banks.
This is what the late Henry Wallace, the great- est agricultural writer and farmer’s friend in the United States, wrote us about our Guarantee:
Des Moines, Iowa.
Friend Berry:
“I do not believe you are making any mistake in coming out with an absolute iron-clad guarantee. It is a long step in the right direction and will materially increase the sale of your Pure Seed among the seed buyers. It is only a question of time when all reliable seed dealers will adopt a positive guarantee. I am glad to note that you are in the lead. Success to you.”
HENRY WALLACE.
Editor Wallace Farmer:
One of the readers of ‘‘The Homestead,” Des Moines, Iowa, wrote to them in regard to our ability, and received the following answer:
Des Moines, Iowa.
Dear Sir :
We regard the A. A. Berry Seed Co., of Clar- inda, Iowa, as thoroughly reliable. I have person- ally known Mr. Berry for many years, and have seen the business grow from nothing to one of the largest Seed Houses in the West. Personally his word is as good as a United States Gold Bond. I feel sure that in your dealings with him you will find everything to your entire satisfaction.
Yours very truly, J. M. Pierce.
Business Manager of The Homestead.
CLARINDA TRUST AND SAVINGS BANK.
Clarinda, Iowa, July 1, 1920. To Whom It May Concern:
It gives us pleasure to testify as to the general good standing »f the A. A. Berry Seed Company of this place. The business has been c«nducted here for a great many years and is constantly increas- ing in volume. The company is incorporated with a cash capital of $5*00,000 paid up and is responsible for its contracts. No one need hesitate about send- ing money to them , for if they cannot fill the order, the money will be returned.
Clarinda Trust and Saving Bank.
J. Ren Lee, President.
CLARINDA NATIONAL BANK.
Clarinda, Iowa. July 1st, 1920.
To Whom It May Concern:
We take pleasure in recommending the A. A. Berry Seed Company of this city. They are relia- ble, upright and straightforward in all their deal- ings and worthy of confidence.
Clarinda National Bank.
A. W. Palmer. President,
PAGE COUNTY STAE BANK.
Clarinda, Iowa, July 3rd, 1920.
To Whom It May Concern:
This is to certify that the A. A. Bery Seed Company has been located in this city for 21 year* and we consider it one of our best institutions. They can be rlied upon in any dealings you have with them.
Page County State Bank.
Hugh Miller, Cashier.
We would also refer you to Postmaster A. B. Robinson, Agent American Railway Express Com- pany, or any business man in Clarinda, or Brad- street’s and Dunn’s Commercial Agencies.
HOW TO ORDER BERRY’S SEEDS.
Use the Order Sheet and printed envelopes. Will readily furnish extra sheets at your request.
Always Keep Copy of Order. Sign your name and be sure to give your postoffice, county and state. If your freight or express office has a different name do not fail to give it also.
TERMS CASH: — You can send remittance by P. O. Order, Bank Draft, Express Order, Registered Letter, or Check at our risk.
Seeds by Freight or Express. We do not pay the transportation charges on seed sold in large quantities. We secure for you the lowest freight or express rate, and you pay the charges on receipt of goods.
When goods are shipped we send shipping notice and Bill of Lading of freight shipment* signed by agent showing that goods were delivered in good condition.
Prepaid Railroad Stations. If your own station has no agent and is merely a milk or flag station, it is important that shipment be made to the near- est station that has an agent. This will protect you from delay. Shipments are held when billed to a prepaid station, unless freight is fully prepaid and should we find your station a prepaid point, we reserve the right to bill shipment to the nearest open station. We would urge you not to have shipments sent to prepaid stations.
Special Express Rates. Seeds of all kinds take a much lower express rate than regular merchandise, being 25 per cent less. This reduced rate applies to seeds of all kinds. It dees not have to be pre- paid but is the same whether paid at this end or that.
Errors. We all make them, not intentionally, but they will creep in, especially during the busy season. We want you to be sure and write us at once if on receipt of yeur order you find anything wrong. Give us a ehanoe to make matters right. We want every customer satisfied and are ready and willing to eorrect all errors. We cannot however agree to pay damages on account of errors, and we must insist on customers reporting errors within 60 days from the time seeds were required, for after that time we assume bo further responsibility.
BERRY’S SEED FACTS AND FALL CATALOG
A PREDICTION
BIG MONEY IN SIGHT FOR THE GROWER OF WHEAT.
The world’s shortage of food produets is so great that it is going to take several years to overcome same and get back on a pre-war basis. The prices prevailing on wheat at this time is indicative of what you may expect another year. If the world sould face a short wheat crop next season, with no surplus from the present crop, record breaking prices will result. Many now are predicting $5.00 per bushel wheat. Any such price is too high for the best interest of all concerned, but if anyone is to be benefited by any such high prices, it is the growers of wheat. You can always look backward much better than forwards when it comes to looking into the future, but we have been careful observers of crop conditions and we feel justified in ad- vising our best friends to sow wheat this fall. You who fail to sow wheat undoubt- edly will look back and feel that you made a mistake. In order to avoid any such feeling among our customers who have not studied the wheat situation, we are add- ing this last page as a special invitation to you to get in on the big profits which we expect the wheat growers to realize. Why any farmer should hesitate sowing a large acreage this fall is beyond our comprehension. From our study of the crop situation and from all information we can gather, it appears t© us that winter wheat is the most promising quick money, cash crop any farmer can grow. If you have obligations to meet next summer, or are in need of money at that time, wheat should solve the problem. No crop will stop high interest rates you may be paying quicker than wheat. There is no such risk or expense to growing a crop of wheat as you have in producing a crop of corn. If you fed the corn into hogs you increase your risk greatly and delay the date of cashing in on your crop. Generally speaking, there is little risk attached to the growing of winter wheat for when the crop comes thru the winter in good shape, the crop is practically assured. If for any reason the crop does not winter well, the land is still available for a corn crop so that the grower of wheat has double protection.
We do not think that the corn growers give the subject of wheat growing proper consideration and now since there is such a great shortage of farm labor, wheat growing should be taken up and a larger acreage seeded than ever before. One man can prepare the ground and sow 40 to 80 acres of wheat in the fall withont any additional help, getting away from the shortage of labor in the spring.
Some who have not been accustomed to growing winter wheat may question the advisability of sowing a large acreage, feeling that low prices may prevail or the crop will be a disappointment. In a previous paragraph we pointed out that there is no other crop as certain as winter wheat and if it fails a corn crop can be grown as a second choice. As to the price of wheat, it is almost certain to be from $1.00 to $2. GO per bushel higher than corn, the difference depending altogether on the outcome of the two crops. Our experience in selling seed wheat has been that the best and largest farmers were our best customers. They do not hesitate buying improved seed of the highest yielding varieties. They sow wheat year after year, finding no other erop more remunerative. If growing wheat is a good crop to the influential farmer, it is a good crop likewise foT the smaller farmer as well. It is onr belief that we will be doing every farmer a deed of kindness, if we can show, him where he can make more money. We do believe that the farmers who sow wheat this fall are going to reap big cash dividends when they market their crop. We want to urge you to increase your wheat acreage and have a big crop to market at the high prices which we expect to see prevailing another year.
Be in the lead in your neighborhood and put out a good liberal acreage of wheat. If you do not have proper seed, we will be glad to supply you, but whether you buy seed wheat from us or not, do not fail to sow wheat this fall.