The Nonpartisan Leader Newspaper, February 24, 1919, Page 24

e R T TR N T Money Maker and The Greatest Forage Crop Known to Modern Farming Alfalfa, the great forage crop, is only just beginning to be recognized for its great value, both as a forage and as a commercial crop. However, it is only just beginning. In the next few years we 0 look to see the land allotted to alfalfa doubled and trebled. It has proven its wonderful value and the man who does not recognize it and use it fails to take advantage of his opportunities. many men of national reputation exploited alfalfa? ! 1 Why have so They are looking to develop the greatest re- sources of the country. Why do your most reliable farm papers advise alfalfa? Because they realize the wonderful possibilities of this crop and are anxious that you should avail yourself of it. - Jones’ Improved Grimm’s Alfalfa A Hardy Alfalfa and Proven Drought Resistant If you want a tough, hardy plant, order the proven Jones Grimm’s Alfalfa. Dozens of experiments in the agricultural colleges of the Northwest have shown it to be a variety that battles hardest against cold and resists drought.. Many farmers in the Dakotas and Mon- tana have already tried it and it is proving out in_fine shape. The demand for this seed is heavy. We had a fine yield of this seed this year and the low prices made are good as long as our supply lasts. Don’t wait until your friends prove the great money making profits of alfalfa—get started now—even with a small acreage and make these profits yourself. As long as it lasts Grimm’s Alfalfa: Ten pounds, $5.00; 50 pounds, $22.50; 100 pounds, $40.00; 200 pounds, $75.00; 500 pounds, $180.00. . Jones’ South Dakota Grown Alfalfa Superior to Southern Grown or Irrigated Seed ‘We have been raising seeds here in South Dakota for over twenty years. If we weren’t reliable we wouldn’t be offering yocu seeds today. You can have full confidence in our recommendations, Our North grown seeds are hardier than southern grown or irri- gated seeds. The Government uses them. Dakota hardy Alfalfa brings a premium over other varieties. One POUND of -South Dakota No. 12 is worth many times that of imported or southern grown seed. / It is already acclimated, ready for severe winters or dry summers. TWE_ 'VE TO FIFTEEN POUNDS is enough for ONE acre, if your land is properly prepared. PRICES: Ten pounds, $3.50; 50 pounds, $15.00; 100 pounds, $28.00; 200 pounds, $54.50; 500 pounds, $131.00. NOTE THESE FIGURES TIMOTHY 115 Tons Per Acre Contains 46 per cent digestible nutrients or 1380 pounds CLOVER 2 Tons Per Acre Contains 46 per cent digestible nutrients or 1840 pounds. Cossack Alfalfa The Money Making Fodder Crop This year you can make profits with Cossack Alfalfa, you had ONE before. . Thousands of farmers have gone into growing Alfalfa. is given below, ALFALF. down to TIMOTHY at $45.00 to $60.00. d These res tell the story. No farmer logic fltguyour land. Find out about Cossack SHELLED CORN 60 Bushels Per Acre Contafns 80 per cent digestible nutrients or 3840 pounds. A way ahead with $120.00 to $180.00 per acre, ALFALFA 4 Tons Per Acre Contains 53 per cent digestible nutrients or 4240 poundg CORN SILAGE 12 Tons Per Acre Contains 16 per cent digestible nutrients or 3840 pounds. the crop that puts TWO DOLLARS in your hand per acre where It is the greatest money maker known. The yield per dollars CORN ENSILAGE with $65.00 to $70.00 and loans money for 3 per cent when he can get-6 per cent. Apply the >same > ALFALFA, try it, test it, prove to yourself that these figures are facts. but prove it by planting, and plant this year. You know what ALFALFA is as a forage cro the tables above, note the comparison in digestible nutrients and see how ALFALF 3 p. Do Jou know its REAL FOOD VALUE? Study A leads. Double, triple profits and better feed, a wide open market, a demand never -satisfied. , the coming big American crop, brought to you from Russia nsen. After many trips to Russia, { e Russian Imperial College, he brought back the tough, hardy Cossack Alfalfa grown north beyond the life limits of ordinary Alfalfa. It grows where ordinary. Alfalfa will not. It can be raised on any soil, if well drained. It will improve your land, That’s ALFALFA, through the industry of men like Prof. Ha: through the help of th He acclimated it to your needs. stands close pasturing. The limit of Cossack seed is in sight. today—use our advice and assistance—gouble your profits per a ‘PRICES: Jones’ Liscom Alfalfa Seed - (Montana Grown) Jones® Liscom Alfalfa is of the same species as Grimm. 1t s a cross wild, yellow flowered Alfalfa of Siberia, and the ordinary cultivated flowered Alfaifa. Liscom Alfalfa is very hardy and a great producer, has a strong root system, not a single tap root. This root system pro- tects the Alfalfa from freezing, because the raising of the ground gy frost does not affect the plant on account of the large number of branches on the root. We recommend Jones’ Liscom Alfalfa to our friends and customers everywhere. and at our very low prices you can well afford to plant it. carefully selected and s free from noxious weeds. quantity of Liscom.to the acre as you do Grimm’s. Send your order now. PRICES: Ten pounds, $4.75; 50 poynds, $21.00; 100 pounds, $38.25 200 pounds, $72.50. 2 % Big Illustrated Folder FREE We do not get out an Bx})enslve catalog, but allow you the money we save by doing with- out the catalog. We believe that you would rather. save a dollar or two on an order, than to pay a dollar or two an order to get a fancy, expensive catalog. Our folder every- g about our three big money makers, Corn, Potatoes and Alfalfa. Send for it today. JONES SEED FARMS . (NOT A CORPORATION) Sioux Falls, S. D. between the e . Iention the Leader When Writing Advertisers $1.256 per pound, bags free prepaid. Order ; One pound, $1.25; 10 pounds, $12.00; 80 pounds, $35.00. il “ 'SEND COUPQ 0. S. JONES SEED FARMS, SIOUX FALLS, S. D. . Gentlemén: Enclosed find §..........., fof whieh ship me Sepresesres ettt ecrs sttt s - 7 R I R R A I S PPl S Seesetesrrsserseeer e ssn s nns o State e R DE