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1905 GREETINGS
O OUR DEAR OLD FRIENDS AND CUSTOMERS.— C Old Time has passed another mile-stone in the world’s history, and it affords us great pleasure to extend our usual annual greetings. These little personal heart-to-heart talks with our friends who have been so kind in sending orders from time to time, are indeed a great pleasure and a happy privilege.
Dear friends and patrons: We greet you with all warmth of heart, and hope the year we are just entering may be a prosperous and happy one with you and yours.
We certainly have your best interests and happiness at heart, and hope your prosperity will increase as the yearsroll by. We know it is to your best interests to use Berry’s Seeds and Plants. We have the great pleasure to inform you that the past year has been a very prosperous and happy one with us. Prosperous, because we received more than double the number of orders of any previous year; and when the number of orders can be doubled by a firm in a single season, it means that firm is prospering; and this can only be accomplished by fair and honest treatment of its customers, and by giving good value for the money received. Todouble any business in a single year speaks volumes in the way of management. But our Golden Rule method (‘‘Do unto others as you would have them do unto you’’), is reaping a harvest of satisfied customers who tell their neighbors about us and advertise our business to such an extent that they, in turn, send in their orders. That is why we have received more than twice as many orders as in previous years.
In all this effort of planning, of thoughtful and earnest endeavor to give only the best of every advertised article, there has been a mixture of pleasure and contentment which makes labor sweet and life a true pleasure to know that every order we send out is filled with germs of life from which, when nature has done her part, will spring forth living representatives of the plant- ing our poor pen has endeavored to make this Catalogue portray. This can only be done by grow- ers of seed themselves. The grower plants theseed and watches from the first sprout until matu- rity, and thus he can explain accurately and honestly its habits, appearance and yield, upon an average. This is why the multitudes buy seed from Berry. They know he knows what he is talking about when he has studied and demonstrated every single statement made.
Our hearts and worldly possessions are allin this work. We absolutely guarantee every seed or bulb we ship, to grow under reasonable conditions and proper care, and in all of our experience we have never allowed a customer to go dissatisfied if we could helpit, and never will.
Dear Friend, you may have read all our catalogues from the beginning; if so, we thank yous your interest and attention; but that fact should not deter you from reading every word of this one.
We extend to all our customers, as well as to those who shall favor us with their first order, thanks for their patronage thus far, and for anticipated future orders. We can truthfully say that no seedsman can give them more truthful and honest efforts than shall we.
This year we have broken away from the old beaten paths, and instead of spending so much money in newspaper advertising we will give to our customers $3,500 in Gold Prizes. ‘Tybis is a large sum of money, and it will be easy to obtain, as we absolutely give it away to our customers. See particulars on page five. The A. A. Berry Seed Company do as they agree.
May your harvest be ever abundant, and your joys know no end!
A. A. BERRY,
Manager for A. A. Berry Seed Co. A. B. Morsz Company, Printers, St. Joseph, Mich.
INDEX WILL BE FOUND ON LAST PAGE.
DEREGTIONS FOR ORDERING.
READ CAREFULLY.
Use the blank order sieetand be sure to write the name and address fiainly.
Order Early and before the rush, as too many wai® until just before planting time and their orders cannot recive. that careful attention that they would if order™ ed earlier. ‘
Fill Out Order Sheet at Once and have it ready when you get the money. If you have it now, send in your order at once.
Discounts. We make such low prices that there is no discount in Field Seed. Every thing is placed at bed- rock prices. Our prices in quantity, following the de- scription in the list, make a great reduction by ordering in large amounts, which can be done by clubbing in with your neighbors. We treat every one alike.
Glubs, There are in your neighborhood two or three hundred families who get Vegetable Seed. You get their ordei and send with yours, Onevery dollar you send us, you receive a coupon certificate which entitles you to achance on ourGold Premium. Particulars on page 5,
Quick Shipment. Weare so located as to give our patrons quick and effective service, and unlessitis a potato or artichoke order during freezing weather, will ship soon after order is received. If delayed beyond ' necessary time enroute, write us, and we will have our agent wire tracer, or if it is delayed by some mistake here, we can look after the order with dispatch.
We Send Shipping Receipt when we ship by freight or express, signed by the agent, which is a receipt from the railroad company or express company that -the goods have been delivered in good condition. We also send a letter, under a two cent stamp, to you showing the number of your order and full instructions.
We Notify Gustomers of the receipt of their order, if not sentoutatonce. If to be sent by mail, and they are
not received in a reasonable time, notify us of the delay,
giving number and date of order, as probably there has been some mistake in the mail, although Uncle Sam makes few mistakes, and buying by mail is one of the easiest, most satisfactory, and money saving methods in the present age.
What We Guarantee. Thatall money sent to us for Seed, shall reach us if sent by registered letter, post of- fice or express money order, or bank draft made pay-
able to order of A. A. BERRY SEED Co. That your order ~ will be filled promptly and well.
We guarantee to ship our Seeds in the best manner possble and to be of the highest germinating power, a theyi are not only carefully grown, harvested and clean, ed. b ut are also carefully tested and nothing is sent out which we do not believe to be good in every respect, and we know our Seeds will grow and give satisfactory re- sults, if you do your part and nature does not interfere but we can in no manner warrant the crop, nor be re- sponsible for other failures, as success sometimes de- pends on circumstances over which we have no control
Keep a Gopy of Your Order. Sometimes persons: think that they have ordered articles which they have omitted, and blame us for not sending them.
Don’t Forget to keep a copy of your order.
Important. It occasionally happens, though very sel- dom, that an order is lost in coming to us, or the goods in going to the customer. Therefore, if any who order do not hear from us within a reasonable length of time, THEY SHOULD SEND A DUPLICATE ORDER, naming the date on which the former was sent, also the amount of money enclosed and what form. DONOFsimply say, “I sent an order to you ten days ago and have not heard from same,”? but be explicit. This will enable us to in- vestigate the matter and. fill the duplicate order with dispatch, or find out the trouble and, if sent, have it hunted up and sent on its way, although there is com- paratively little delay in shipping crin mail,
Prepaid Railroad Stations. Many of our farmer cus- tomers live on prepaid railroad stations, where there are no agents. In such case we ship the goods to the nearest station to this prepaid station, as we never pay freight charges on heavy_seeds, unless charges are ad- vanced and there is no advantage in this as we cannot possibly get a lower rate than our customers for every one is treated alike in the way of freight by the railroad company. But in order to get the seeds at your nearest station ask usfor amount of freight or send us sufficient money to cover the same and if any over we will re- turn what is not used.
Freight Rates to different points. See next page and read carefully what we ss7 about shipping.
Free Delivery on all packets ounce and pound, we pre- pay postage oroften send by express if it is cheaper forus and as convenience for our customers. Always state on orcer sheet your express office as well as your post office. If, for any reason, it is inconvenient to have your goods come by express, say so on the order by un- der scoring the words “BY MAIL’. When you are order- Field Seeds by freight, which is at your expense, and if ordering Vegetable Seeds, we wish the privilege of add- ing extras. We will give away with orders during the coming season many packets as extras of our own selec- tion. ;
However we do not give away aS many extras as oth- ers, but have put the price so low thatin furnishing our high grade Seeds, we cannot afford todo so. You know what you want and orderthem. Ifyoudo not you can buy one of our popular collections listed on back of en- velope. Youdonothave to pay a big price for seeds and get a lot of seeds free that you have no use for and are @ loss.
Express Charges. Express charges are 8c per lb. to almost any place in the United States. but must be pre- paid by the sender. Kor packages of seeds weighing up to 10 or 15 1bs. it is often the cheapest way to transport them. Over that weight they go on a graduated rate ac- cording to the distance, and sometimes quite a bit cheaper per lb. than above. For long distances, send us enough money to forward the goods, and if thereis any Over, we will return it with the shipment. Seed rate is 20 per cent less than commercial rate. For shipment of over 5C Ibs., at along distance, the express charges are often very high. so do not order goods by express unless you know something about the rate charged.
Sacks Free. We furnish allsacks and packing free, except Grass Seed, while most seed firms charge extra for this. This is quite an item for the purchaser.
TERMS
Gash With Orders. We cannot do a credit business as it would take too much extra help in book-keeping and obtaining the standing of those who order, so we could not sell at the price named in this catalogue. It would also delay orders. Weare reliable. See bank referen- ces below.
How to Send Money. Send at our risk Postoffice or Express Money Order, Draft, or Registered Letter. We cannot accevt postage stamps, for any order over 10c. The Postoffice is not allowed to buy them, and they be- come burdensome to us. Besides, they often become damaged by the letter getting damp, thus spoiling the stamps and the order. Silver dimes are much better to send in a letter for small amounts, as a light piece of card board or a blotting pad may be perforated with holes the size of a dime, which can be inserted and a pa- per pasted overit. Or, dimes may be pasted to a heavy paper on both sides, there being no more risk in doing this than in sending stamps as far as the danger of their being stolen or lost is concerned, and for amounts under: 50c or $1.00 it is a good way to send remittance. Not one letter in ten thousand is lost in the mail, if properly addressed.
OUR STANDING.
That we are reliable, and to let strangers know our standing, we refer you to the testimonials of the banks given below, or by permission. to the Page County Bank Postmaster J. H. DUNLAP, WM. ORR, Pres. of Clarinda Trust and Savings Bank, any business man in Clarinda, or consult either Bradstreet’s or Dun’s Commercial Agency.
Clarinda, la., Aug. 4, 1904. To the Public:
It affords me great pleasure in stating that I have done business with the A.A. BERRY SEED CoO. the past eight years. Knew Mr. A. A. Berry and did business with him before going into the Seed business, and al- ways found him straight and perfectly reliable, and good for any contract that he may make. No one need hesitate toorder any amount that is wanted as the or- der will either be filled satisfactory or the money returned.
Yours very truly, . R. SPRY, Vice President, Clarinda Trust & Savings Bank.
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Clarinda, Ia., Dec. 1, 1899.
To Whom it May Concern:
We take pleasure in recommending the A. A. BERRY SEED Co., of this city, with whom we have done business for a number of years, and have found them reliable, upright, and straightforward in all their doings, and worthy of confidence.
Yours truly, F. W. PaRIsH, President,Clarinda National Bank.
One of the readers of ‘‘The Homestead’’, Des Moines, Iowa wrote to them in regard to our reliability, and re- ceived the following answer;
Des Moines, Ia., Jan. 29, 1903.
Dear Sir—Replying to your letter of Jan. 26. We re- gard the A. A. BERRY SEED Co., of Clarinda, Ia., as thoroughly reliable. I have personally know Mr. Berry for many years, and have seen his business grow from nothing to one of the Largest Seed Houses in the west. In his early years Mr. Berry was a practical farmer and stock raiser, and in latter years, he has very sensibly combined the Seed business with hisfarming. Person- ally he is a gentleman of the highest type, and financi- ally his word is as good as a United States Gold Bond. I feel sure thatin your dealings with him you will find every thing to your entire satisfaction.
Very truly yours, J. M. PIERCE. Business Manager.
We are financially responsible for all orders you may send us, selling to many of the largest farmers ranch- men and firms thousands of dollars’ worth of goods ev- ery year. Ourmethods of doing business are correct and cannot help but give complete satisfaction.
RUSH ORDERS. Ifthetime is limited and you wish to order by telegraph or telephone, go to your banker or postmasterand have them wire or tele- phone us what you wish, and we assure you it will have our prompt attention, and be shipped on first train possible. Last freight going south leaves at 11.30 a. m., last freight going northwest and west leaves at 4o0’clock p.m. We are in a position for ra- pid service.
Market Gardeners. While we aim to sell wholesale to all customers, and take pride in being able to quote lower prices than can be found in any other catalogue, every one knows large consumers of Vegetable Seeds get a reduction for quantity. Please send us your name fora Market Gardeners’ special list which, we are cer- tain, will be of great interest as well asa money maker and saver. Market Gardener List Fre. Send for it.
WHY WE CAN MAKE SUGH LOW PRICES.
We have placed our prices very low, and take great pleasure in thus doing as it enables many to change their seed who would not otherwise do so. We have a great advantage over large Seed firms located in the city, as we grow many of our own seeds. We do not then pay freight to shipin or charge such ftarge prices for storing and handling the seed. Whoever heard of farm seed being raised in a city or very nearone. An- other advantage, we do not have such heavy bills in the way of expensive catalogues, large advertising bills, rent, help, and other expenses, that_large city firms have to pay, so wecan sell better seed at lower prices than city seed companies, as it is from grower and pro- ducer to farmer and planter with no middleman’s profit.
IMPORTANT.
Freight Rates. No shipment is made for less than 25c for each road shipped over. This is called a minimum when less than the regular rate. No mat- ter how short the distance is, itis 25c for each rail- roadcarrying, but to points 200 miles distant it is not advisable to ship less than 20 lbs., as it can be sent cheaper by express. Four hundred miles dis- tant 50 lbs.; 800 miles or over, 100 lbs. Ifyou live at a great distance and wish to get advantageof the
freight rates, we advise you to club in with your neighbors and bring the weight up to 100 Ibs. or over. As you can see, the frieght rate is not very heavy to
most points in the United States. If you wish to as- certain the rate and your town is not given, you will be able to find out what the freight rate is to the place given, from your railroad agent by asking for the rate to the nearest point given on your road and add this rate he gives and the freight rates we give on the following table:
FREIGHT RATES. All heavy seed is sent by freight. and to give an idea as to the rate our customers have to pay, we have secured the freight rates given below. No shipment is made for less than 25c for each road shipped over. Corn, oats, wheat, barley, rye, buckwheat, chick feed, artichokes, etc., take fourth class rate, while millet,
seed, cane seed, and smaller seeds take third class which is a little higher than fourth class. is the rate on 100 lbs., fourth class, from Clarinda, Ia.;
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A. A. BERRY SEED GOMPANY, GLARINDA, IOWA
SUBSTITUTION
Our rule is not to substitute unless we are given a per- mit todoso. Wewould suggest, however, that customer
name a second choice, in case we are out of variety or- dered. Weare amply provided with large quantities of everything on list, but may run short on some before the season is over, as the demand for Berry’s Seed is something wonderful.
WHERE CGLARINDA IS LOCATED.
A pretty little city in Page County, southwest Iowa, situated on the extremely fertile valley of the Nodaway. River, asecond Garden of Eden, which blossoms like a rose under the guiding hands of the sturdy farmers. It is situated on the Chicago, Burlington, & Quincy R. R. the Denver Short Line, and the Keokuk & Western R R.. and is well situated for shipping to any part of the United States, as the railroad facilities are ample and it is situated almost in the center of the United States.
Iowa is recognized as a leading agricultural state, and produces more grain and agricultural products than any other state in the Union; so the statistics say, and there is no getting around them. It is an actual fact, no matter what others say.
When the pessimists have grown weary contemplating the agricultural decline of the Eastern States, let them look at Iowa and take heart. It may be that the state of Texas with its boundless acres may some day lead in value of agricultural products, but it can never present the picture of unbroken prosperity of successive fertile fields, and the equal distribution of population that gives Lowa its enviable position at the head of the agri- cultural states of the greatest agricultural nation in the world. Greatis Iowa!
Towa has over 86 per cent of improved farm lands— nine per cent more than Illinois, which is again second on the list.
We have the best location for a Seed house in the United States. We do not need a great city to make the Seed business a success. The Seeds are grown in the country and can be handled to much better advantage from first hands and save the middleman’s and the city man’s profit. Wehavea great many advantages over city seed houses. Our expenses are very much less in every way, as everything costs in a city, while we live on afarm. as do most of the people who help us in handling the business, and where one of our large ware- houses is located.
TRUTHFUL DESGRIPTIONS We have made it astrong point to give nothing but honest and most truthful descriptions of our Seeds and Plants, and so to describe and explain that there can be no misunderstanding whatever; and when the seeds you order arrive they will certainly surprise you by being better than your expectations, as many have told usin letters. We believe there are too many fancy pen pict- ures and exaggerations in showing up the quality of seeds in many catalogues. These boastful exaggerations have destroyed the confidence of mail order buying peo- ple to a great degree, many of them vowing that’ seeds- men and seed catalogues contain more falsehoods than truths, and they would not patronize them again. We know that honest descriptions and truthful statements
backed up by evidence will win in the end.
WE RECEIVE MANY SUGH LETTERS AS THIS:
Edson Howe, Macon, Mo., in an order of $13.45 writes as follows; ‘“‘I like your way of talking topeople. They are getting sick of those fellows who advertise seeds that grow 600 or 800 bu. per acre on good land and 200 or 2500n thin land. There is room for you when peoplefind there is a seed company that represents things as they are.’’
Thousands of pleased customers write after the fol-
lowing style: Greeley County. Nebr., Feb. 4, 1904. A, A. Berry Seed Company, Clarinda, Iowa. Dear Sir:—
I sent you an order last year, as I was induc- ed to do by the true and honest statements in Catalogue as most catalogues are simply gush, and the fellows who write them probably know more about city ways than you do, but they have never been up against the real thing in farming. I did not regret sending you the or- der. as the seeds proved exceptionally fine and all you claimed for them. I must say that I admire the golden rule method you follow in this and you certainly deserve SUCCESS.
Yours truly, Cyrus MURPHY.
CHOICE IOWA SEEDS
It is all wind about eastern and northern seeds being superior to others. and that Philadelphia, New York. Minnesota and Wisconsin seeds are of so much better quality than other seeds, and itis simply a misrepresen- tation of facts to help out seedsmen located there, or in the large cities, and to help “gull” the good people into paying enormous and unnecessary prices for seeds that they themselves are buying in carload lots in the West, —right here in the most fertile and heaviest crop-pro- ducing section of the United States. All eastern and and northern seedsmen buy a good portion—if not all— of their seeds from the middle and extreme West.
Good people, you who have examined these fine cata- logues making great claims for the superiority of their seeds, stop a moment and consider. Anyone who is post- ed in regard to the statistics knows that lowa leads the world in the products of the soil in many of the staple grains; and Page county, where we are located, is in the midst of the most fertile and productive part of the state where the yield of the soil is something wonderful, and where seeds attain the highest degree of germinating power and produce the finest specimens, thus producing seeds at great profit where seedsmen of other lovalities must lose if they try to raise them.
Take the statistics which show exactly where tne crops are grown, with figures as to the amount, and you will see that Iowa is first in the production of corn; first in yield per acre: first in yield of oats and barley, and very heavy on all farm grains. Jowa stands first in the yield of hay and timothy seed, and leads in the number of bushels per acre; first in the production of many farm and grass seeds. This is anew state, but its resources are simply wonderful. Itis being brought rapidly un- der cultivation, and its soil, climate and other favorable conditions are especially adapted to the production of seeds of strong vitality and of superior quality. So we make no assertion that cannot be backed by facts and figures when we say that Iowa productions lead the world, and you will make no mistake in sending to us for seed yet you will make one if you do not, but send
off to eastern or northern concerns for seeds, paying them higher prices and increased freight rates for such seeds as we offer in this Catalogue.
EASTERN FARMERS AND PLANTERS
We are agreeably surprised at the phenomenal growth of our business in the East. Distance is no barrier to our trade, The freight rate is not unreasonable, and you can depend on getting better seed and for less mon- ey than from any other place.
FARMERS AND BUSINESS
Last week the Farmer’s Call editor called on Mr. A. A. Berry, of the A. A. Berry Seed Company. located at Clarinda, Iowa. We found that Mr. Berry is a farmer and lives ona farm, although he has offices for the trans- action of his large and constantly increasing seed busi- ness in oneof the three large buildings which his seed business occupies in Clarinda. When Mr. Berry started his seed business it was on a farm several miles south of Clarinda, and he carried it on there very successfully a number of years, Being himself a practical and pro- gressive farmer gives Mr. Berry a great advantage. we think. He knows well from actual experience what the farmer needs and wants. Naturally he has made a study of the peculiarities of thesections he reaches with his seed trade, and on account of his being a farmer, he can do that more intelligently. Then a farmer knows the ways of farmers and how to handle their trade.
We can give our hearty endorsement to every seeds- man whose advertisement is given a place in our col- umns. yet to none more heartily than to Mr. A.A.Berry. farmer seedsman, of Clarinda, Iowa, He is none the less a mighty shrewd, up-to-date buisness man because trained up to the occupation of a farmer. For that mat- ter, the successful farmer must be a mighty good busi- ness man these days, is
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We have had photos taken of our of- fice and a group of the people we em- ploy in our work. These are shown in the accompanying pictures. The office where the business of the Seed Store is done is large and commodious, and furnished with the best appliances for taking care of our immensely increas- ed orders and correspondence. Our system of handling the business is un- excelled by any other seed house in the world. We make no exceptions, as has been fully proven. ‘The busi- ness has grown so rapidly thatit keeps us hustling to keep pace with it. Its increase has been phenomenal, and can only be attributed to the Golden Rule methods adopted—Good value for the money, fair treatment and satisfaction to all. This is demon- strated by the fact that the volume of our business more than doubled in value and number of orders during the past season.
Ifyou are not already a customer we cordially invite you tosend in your order and share the good things we are giving to our friends.
To give you an idea of the number of people required to conduct our Seed Business we refer you to the lower cut onthis page, A number of our em- ployes could not be present when the photo was taken; yet the artist caught most of the faces, and are they not a nice looking lot of young people? (and they are as good as they look). We have nothing but the best, and if they do not take an interest in their work we do not find use for them. A num- ber who commeneed with us when we started in the seed business are still with us, which shows that they have . been found faithful and are worthy of the places they fill in our employ.
From the pictures, too, may be gain- edsome idea of the great number of persons necessary to handle, put up and send out five hundred orders per day. which was the average daily orders filled last spring.
Won’t you be one to send us an or- der this year and share in our great distribution of prizes explained on op- posite page?
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PREMIVM GONTEST ;
This large sum of money in gold, given away in premiums to our
1 Prize of $1,000 20 Prizes, each of $10 00 il - 500 §=6. 40 be ares 5 00 2 100-1 > “ 2 00 4 ‘ 50 a2800n 5" 3 1 00 8 Be 25 Total 976 prizes, and $3,500
These Prizes willbe given away on the following plan:
We have taken an ordinary Mason quart fruit jar and filled it with equal parts of Iowa King corn, Golden Rust Proof oats, and Golden Rice pop corn, by measure. The jar was sealed without counting the number of seeds and turned over to the Clarinda Trust & Savings Bank, of this city. where it has been securely locked in one of their safety deposit boxes in their vault. On June 25th, 1905, it will be opened by the president of the bank, as- sisted by the cashier, and they will carefully count all the grains. :
With each dollar’s worth of seeds you buy of us, you will be given a coupon certificate which entitles you to an estimate as to thenumber of seeds contained in the jar. The person estimating the correct number or who comes nearest it, will receive the $1,000-prize; the next nearest, the $00-prize; the next two nearest. $100-prize; and so on throughout the entire list of 976 prizes. Should itso happen that more than one estimates the correct number, or two or more estimate the same number near- est the number of seeds in the jar the $1,000 will be di- vided equally among the persons making these tie esti- mates. This rule will hold good throughout the entire list of prizes. All will stand an equal show and will be treated fairly, as we are under bond to fill this contract. Every one receiving a coupon certificate stands a good chance to win the $1,000-prize, and if you do not win this one, you will surely win one of the remaining 975 prizes, which run from $500 down to $1.00 each. When you send in an order amounting to $1.00 or more, if the goods are sent by mail, the coupon certificate will be enclosed with the seeds, one for each dollar received for the order. If the goods go by freight or express, the bill of lading, or the express receipt will be mailed to you and with it one coupon certificate for each dollar sent us for the order. You can write upon the coupon the number of seeds you wish to estimate the jar to contain, and sign your name and address. You can send the coupon in to usany time you wish up to June 25, 1905, as they must reach us by that date to be counted in the contest. They will be carefully preserved and turned over to the Clarinda Trust and Savings Bank. The prizes will be mailed to the successful ones on June 26, 1905.
A VERY SIMPLE, SQUARE DEAL
Buyers of our seeds are to get all this gold. Itisa little fortune and is within yourreach. Get your neigh- bor’s order, as the more dollars you send in the greater the probabilities of your winning. Every dollar’s worth
customers who buy of us this year. away in 976 prizes, described as follows:
This amount of money given
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you order entitles you to a coupon certificate good for one estimate. There are a hundred or more families in your neighborhood who will buy seeds this spring, and a little talking among them will get their order, and every dollar’s worth means a chance and may mean $1000 to you. Besides, you can convincethem that in procuring our seeds they get something reliable, that will grow, there being no seeds that can excel or equal Berry’s and they will make money by planting them.
Possibly you have met with misfortune and your crops were poor last year so that it took close figuring tomake ends meetin squaring the season’s accounts. If so, here is the opportunity to even up, and possibly your fortune may change. You need the seeds any way. You cannot raise crops without them, and you stand a better chance to have good crops by planting Berry’s pure bred seed. Every dollar sent us means an estimate in this great contest. If you do not get the $1,000-prize, you can hard- ly fail to secure one of the many other prizes offerd by us. You alsosave money by purchasing our seed.
WHY WE GIVE AWAY THIS AMOUNT GF MONEY
Some will naturally inquire why we give away such a large amount of money, what our object is and whatis to be gained by it for us. We do it simply for advertis- ing purposes. Wecut down our newspaper advertising this amount, give it to our customers in a way which we know will advertise our business. Newspaper advertis- ing is very expensive, and although some of it is neces- ary, we are now well known and instead of giving it all to the newspapers, we are going to give it to you. We believe it will do you more good than the newspapers. As we said before. it costs a great deal of money to ad- vertise, but we do less of it than a great many of the eastern seedsmen. But we put inextra quality of seeds. lower prices. and cash prizes, such as the above.
We know our customers will appreciate these prizes, and although all cannot get the large one of $1,000, there remain 975 others you stand a good chance of getting.
THERE IS NO LOTTERY OR GAMBLING
about this, but simply an opportunity to exercise yout good judgment and we give the prizes to those custom- ers who are clever enough to estimate correctly the number of seeds in the jar. We have told you the kinds of seeds there are init, and you can form a close esti-- mate of their number.
Now, do not say, ““No use for me to try: I never was lucky,” There is no such thing as luck; itis pluck that wins, and embracing: one’s opportunities. Here is cer- tainly your opportunity, and oneof the chances of a life- time. Simply send us an order, remembering that every dollar’s worth you send for will entitle you to an esti- mate. The larger the order the more estimates youcan make. Sosend us as large an order as possible. Read farther particulars on page 44,
6 A. A. BERRY SEED COMPANY, CLARINDA, IOWA
JUNIOR MEMBERS OF THE FIRM
It surely would be a disap- pointment for many of our cus=- tomers if we did not mention the junior members of our firm. Their pictures have been shown from yeartoyear. ‘Sunny Tom’ is shown on the cover this year, perched upon one of our mam- moth pumpkins. His name is George Thomas, and he appear- ed on last year’s cover simply as George. We call him “Sunny Tom” because he is good natur- ed and always has a smile for everyone. Hewasjust a year old when the photo was taken- and is quite a boy fora year ling. We show the remaining junior members of the firmin the same photo as last year, standing on one of our famous crates ofcorn. They have been getting along finely, making satisfactory progress in school. The girls are passing their grades well with a high percent. They can now drive the ponies to town after their papa, which they did during vacation. The boy, Ernest, started to school last fall, so there will be an ex- tra dinner pail to fill: and as they are strong, healthy chil- dren with growing appetites, it keeps their mamma hustling to keep the cupboard filled for them.
Sofavor us with your order, be it great or small. We hope it will be a large one, although small orders are greatly appre- ciated and will be given careful attention. We know you will send us your orders for seeds, poultry supplies, etc., and our superior grades of seed will un- doubtedly make you money if. you plant them.
he junior members wish to thank all our kind friends who, in sending orders last year, said such nice things about them, which they duly appreciate and have made arrangements to send a little souvenir in the way ofa photo button, to all who ask for it when sending or- ders this season. There are two kinds; one with the two es and one with the two boys. Mention which one is
esired.
SEED CORN IN GRATES
There is a great deal of talk about farmers buying seed corn in the ear, and perhaps for some farmers who are skeptical as to the seedsmen furnishing other than the best corn, this is advisable. We believe this stand was taken on account of complaints of farmers caused by some unscrupulous seed firms and dealers who put out seed corn not worthy of the name, and hardly up to the grade of No. 2corn, It hasbeen said on good author- ity that a great deal of the so-called seed corn, from some firms, is obtained by going into the country to the farmers, buying a crib of corn, backing a power sheller up toit, and all the sorting the corn receives is by aman on each side of the self-feed picking out such bad ears as may be seen while the corn is being elevated to the sheller. Not much sorting could it receive as you would know from the speed it goes into this kind of a sheller. Any one knows it would not be seed corn that a careful farmer would want to plant. Wecan truly say that the A. A. Berry Seed Co. was never guilty of such a proceed- ing, even on Our commercial grades, where we sold it in carload lots. Our corn is always carefully hand picked and sorted, and the greatest care given it, yet with the closest vigilance, and under the supervision of the most careful shipping clerk, occasionally an order would not prove satisfactory, possibly not from our fault, but most generally from bad conditions, or ill treatment after- wards, and we have always hastened to make the matter right, as we guarantee satisfaction.
We have had the experience the past two seasons of furnishing seed corn in the ear, and while every one who received it seemed to be pleased, it was far from be- ing satisfactory to us, as the cost was so much greater
than we had figured on, and we are quite sure it did not give as good satisfaction as our shelled corn. It costs more in the way of handling so much corn in storage and cost of crates. Insorting for shelled corn, the tips may be removed and any bad parts of the ear taken out and every ear that is too long, or too short, too large around or grain damaged to make crate corn, and a ma- jority of the grains are correct, can be tipped_and any bad grains taken off and one gets a good grade of shelled seed. Itisjustas pure and will produce just as pure bred corn as that shipped in the ear. For the ma- jority of farmers the shelled corn, such as we put up and send out, will give splendid satisfaction, and they can raise just as pure bred corn as if they got it in the ear; and from the product raised from this, they can pick out such ears as they wish for seed by having a box attached to the wagon box, or to the crib when the boys are unloading it. We have put the price low—lower than a great many seed houses charge for shelled corn of a doubtful character. Stop a moment and ask your- self how much you could put up of first class. ears, furn- ish crates, pay for advertising circulars, etc., furnish pictures, postage, give your time, pay for help, and a hundred-and-one other needful expenses, at the prices we sell seed corn? Weare putting up only two varieties of corn in the ear, in crates, this season: Berry’s lowa King Field Corn, in the yellow, and Iowa Silver Mine, in the white. We will not furnish any other, except by special arrangement.
We do notsellless than one crate. Each crate con- tains 70 pounds net, one bushel. These crates are good and stout and you can easily see what you are getting. Examine it at the depot before taking home. Wesend you the corn just as you seeitinthe photo (except the “juniors” standing on it) and it will so reach you.
Price.—Single crates of one bushel $2.75; two crates $2.50 per crate; ten or more crates $2.25 per crate,
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FIELD
WE place these first, because we are extra strong in .this line, being farmers ourselves and having always lived on a farm, as does our Mr. A. A. Berry, manager of the firm, who now resides on a farm where corn, pota- toes, artichokes, onion sets, vines, and a number of va- rieties of vegetables are grown. We are therefore in a position to know the kind of products that are best grown, and adapted to your locality, and we will not offer anything that we do not absolutely know is a suc- cess. Wedonotlaud any new thing up to the skies, merely taking some one’s word for the value; but either we give it a personal testin the field, or know for a cer- tainty that it will fill the requirements and be of value to our customers. We have special warehouse cleaning and handling fa- cilities for Field Seeds, and when it comes to this de-
partment we feel that we are ahead of all competitors. ~
The farmers have made rapid progress in all lines, but nowhere is the advancement more marked than in the selection and improvement of Farm Seeds. AII up-to- date farmers look well to the selection of seed, and will not take “‘any old thing,”’ but exercise as much care in the selection of seeds as they do in the choice of tools or implements. The best farmers are our best customers, ae they raise only pure bred grain, grasses and vegeta-
es.
THIS WILL SURELY BRING SUCCESS
We grow hundreds of acres of farm seeds, such as are best adapted to our soil and climate, and have obtained special knowledge for growing and handling the best seeds. No one can furnish you with as high a grade of tested and tried seeds as we, so we earnestly solicit your orders, either large orsmall. If we were not sure that we could make it to your interest to procure.some of our superior seeds, we would not so earnestly solicit your order; but we know that we can do you some good, hav- ing your best interest at heart; so please look over this little Catalogue and select some seeds which you most need, and are best adapted to your locality. The matter of good seeds for the field as well as for the garden is one
SEED
SEEDS
of interest to all wide awake, up-to-daté farmers. It was not long ago that the seedsmen’s business Was limit- ed to garden and flower seeds almest exclusively.
The advancement the tiller of the soil has made in the past few years has changed all this, and now as the mod- ern farmer is particular as to his fine horses, slick, well bred cattle, and short nosed, small eared Poland China, or some other favorite strain of swine, sois he particu- lar about the kinds of seed-he puts on his high priced land, Thisis a question of importance tothe farmer who tills 20 or 30 acres of ground as well as to him who controls and operates a section or more.
Our seeds are selected and graded by men of experi- ence and good judgment. Not one bushel of seed leaves our establishment without first passing the scrutiny of some one capable of passing judgment onits fitness for seed purposes; and if there is the least doubt, we give you the benefit of the doubt and set it aside.
We control a large acreage of land adapted to the pro- duction of the best crops. These lands are planted with the very best seeds that experience and long years of careful study can find and money can buy.
After being harvested the usual way for harvesting such crops, they are taken to our warehouse where they are carefully cleaned and graded by the latest and most improved machinery manufactured for such purposes. This is not only the case with a few bushels, but with everything we grow and place on the market.
We are headquarters for all kinds of grass and forage crop seeds, wheat, oats, barley and corn. We know we are in a position to do you good and to furnish you with seed that will satisfy the demand of the most critical.
Perhaps there is no investment that will bring the farmer as large returns as the few cents per bushel above the current prices for grain paid in order to obtain good grain forseed purposes. Let usconvince you of our abil- ity to supply your wants, and at the same time furnish you the very best at the lowest cost. Send along your order, let it be large or small, and we will give it our prompt and careful attention.
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PRICES OF CRATE CORN FOUND AT END OF PAGE B8Ix
Seed corn has always been one of our leading special- ties, and we are in the push for this season as usual, en- deavoring to keep up our reputation as leading seed corn growers in the United States. The past season has been avery unsatisfactory one in many parts of the corn-producing districts, and most of the corn was still green and growing when the early frost caught it, thus impairing its seed qualities to such an extent that it is doubtful if a great portion of the corn will make seed that will germinate, in fact there are sections of the country in which there is no corn fit for seed. Ourcorn grows mostly on upland and is of high grade stock, ma- turing well before frost, and it was given special care when gathered by artificial drying to make it all of ab- solutely high germinating and growing quality. An un- usually large number of farmers will be compelled to buy their seed corn for planting next year’s crop as we do not think it will pay to risk their own seed which was caught in the early frost, When buying they will, of course, want the very best obtainable and at asreasona- ble a price as possible. This is the class of people we have been supplying with seed corn. Now then, Brother Farmer, when you are buying, why not get something good while at it? The price will bealittle more than for common seed, but the corn will be superior to any oifered by the highest priced concerns in the trade.
Our seed is the very best to be had—‘'Tried and True.” We cannot afford to hand{e any other kind, as our repu~ tation is behind every bushel we sell.
In regard to our seed corn, permit us to say that we are so fortunate as to be located in a section of country where, if thereis any corn raised any where, we get it here, and generally are favored with larger crops and better quality than other places. Wedo not believe we are exaggerating in the least when we say that the crop of Page County, Iowa, will be away beyond the average, undoubtedly the highest in the United States. We think without doubt we can easily prove that we are in & posi- tion to give the farmers and corn growers better seed corn than any other seed house. We have laid in an unusually large supply of such corn of the different va- rieties which are best suited to our trade. Our facilities for storing, curing, shelling, sorting, and cleaning are edual to the best, having added much more room, and
ew machinery, so can handle allorders large or small 2 OUR SEED IS TESTED As to its germinating power before it is sent out, and we guarantee it under any ordisary conditions, but cannot be responsible for crops. We are not offering seed corn at from $3.00 to $4,00 per bushel that produces 150 to 300 bushels per acre. Weraisenosuch corn, and are sure no intelligent farmer will believe the windy statements found in some prominent seed catalogues. We do claim, though, that our corn has been carefully bred up to its present high standard of excellence, and that no one will make a mistake who invests in our seed corn for plant- ing. It has given splendid satisfaction, and we have re- ceived many letters from customers saying they raised 5 to 20 bushels per acre more than was raised from other seed, not only on their own farms, but by neighbors who planted seed corn obtained from other seed houses. Of course, the result with our corn last season was not all as above shown, but generally it excelled common corn.
ANOTHER SOURGE OF PROFIT
You can raise seed corn to supply your neighbors at an advance over feeding price. There are always some who areslow about sending in orders, or neglect it alto- gether, and there are others who are afraid to send off for anything, being afraid that some one will cheat them; but when they see the great superiority of your corn over that of their own raising, you can readily sell to them. . You are bound to obtain superior results from our pure bred, tested corn. :
Another view of the matter is the satisfaction of rais- ing the best, as all successful farmers take pleasure and pride in raising good crops. All suecessful farmers, all money making farmers, raise nothing but the very best obtainable, and they cannot secure this unless they plant good seed and then farm it aright. Our best cus- tomers are the large and successful farmers. To give you an idea as to the amount some of the larger corn raisers purchase, we refer you to Ed Bilby, of Quitman, Mo., who bought 200 bushels of Seed corn, planting it all and more; the Standard Cattle Company, of Ames, Neb., 250 bushels; Guyton & Harrison, Lathrop, Mo., bought over 200 bushels of high grade seed corn. Many other large growers have bought 25 to 100 bushels. These men make farming pay by procuring the very best seed corn,
Our Seed Gorn Guarantee.--We absolutely guarantee our Seed Corn to be as represented. If it is not as represented simply return it and your money will be refunded. No strings to this.
The strongest guarantee put out by any seed house.
We guarantee our Corn as represented.
& A. A. BERRY SEED COMPANY, CLARINDA, iOWA
BERRY’S IOWA KING
This is an introduction of our own, and it gives promise of being the best thing ever put out.in the way of a strictly high grade, heavy yielding corn. It has been out two years. Many persons have written us that it was the best corn they ever saw, and the best they everxraised. We are proud of the record it has already made. Below we givesome tes- timonials from its friends (and it has thousands of them), in fact, no one raised it who was not highly pleased with it, were enthusiastic and loud in the praise of its good quality. It is indeed rightly nam- ed, Berry’s Lowa King, as corn is truly king in Iowa, and lowais the king of corn-producing states, This corn has been bred in line for the past twenty years, for size, superiority in length of ear, for deep, rich, yellow, old gold color, early maturing, hardiness and great feeding qualities. How well the originator has suc- ceeded may be imagined from the fact that he has tried by way of comparison and experiment, all the leading varieties from all the seed houses, and lost no opportunity to find if there was anything that would excel, or even equal this wonder that he was working on, but nothing has ever been proven by test to be as good. Several years ago a number of leading varieties were tested beside this corn, and although the test was a fair one, and many did ex- traordinarily well, yet the best among them did not quite equal his own sort, and did not prove quite as satisfactory in every way; So itis rightly named the “Towa King,’”? We have fully tested this seed, not in small tests, but in field trials, isolated from other corn, and it has indeed proven a brilliant jewel in the bright crown of corn king Iowa.
DESGRIPTION
The brightest old gold color of any corn grown, and there is no corn in existence that will makesuch a fine showing when shelled. The ears are very large, extra long, me- dium depth of grain, not having as deep kernels as some other varieties but rath- eron the broad order, extremely firm and solid. It weighs like lead, and shells out remarkably well. It ma- tures early, originating in a latitude several hundred miles north of this place. Itis extremely hardy, having broad grains which assures strong germinating power. This cannot be said of the long, thin, pointed grains, yet it willshell out aS many pounds to the bu- shel as any other corn.
It is simply a 20th century wonder, andis bound to be- come a leader, [tis beyond the shadow of a doubt the most important dis ~ covery in corn growing § and marks an epoch in the history of this king of cereals. Itis bound toleap into favor as its merit and value as a moneymaker are recognized 3 all progressive farmers who give ita sin- gle trial....
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Too much can never be said of this hewlgy intro- duced corn by way of recom- mendation, and wecannoturge you too strongly to try someof thiscorn. We do not wish to deviate from our usual method of describing our seed, in true and honest state- ments, without exagger- ation or undue praise, We do not think it is flowery descriptions that our farmer friends wish, but reasonable, plain statements of the facts. Thisis the corn for the farmer who wishes a right “‘ratlin’’ good every year corn. With a record of twenty-three years’ good crop, through drouth and flood, through fat and lean years, it has stood the test and taken the lead in shucking out morecorn per row, filling the wagon boxes up sooner than any other variety onthe same farm, beside the whole list of the bragged-up and blowed- about varietiesthat have been given page after page in the seed catalogues. : Bred like the big boned, heavy weight, spotted Poland China hogs, it will out-yield side by side, any other variety. We urge you, Brother Farmer, to try at least a peck, if not more, of this corn and decide for yourself. You wish to change seed corn, and raise something that will make you more money and be more satisfactory; order some of this. Our seed, on this variety, will be somewhat limit- ed, and we have picked it very select, so we urge One and all to order early and get at least _a start. We haveplaced the price as low as possible, and surely have succeeded in doing so, especially as it isa new thing and just being introduced. : Price.--Per lb. 35c by mail, postpaid. By freight f. o. b. Clarinda. peck, 60c; % bu. $1.10; 1 bu. $2.00; 2 or more bus $1,75 per bu; 10 or more bus. $1.50 per bu. We sell it on the @€arincrates. See page 6.
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Hilas Good, the champion corn raiser of Page County, Lowa, and who has raised seed corn for us for the past seven_years, says that be got more corn to the acre and of better quality of lowa King than any he ever raised. It is simply a marvel, ah
E. A. Brown, of Sac Co., Iowa, says, “It is the best corn I ever saw.
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Improved Reid’s Early Dent
Bred for protein and oil to make a mixed, balanced ration. In color light golden, ears 9 to 11 inches long, 18 to 24 rows of kernels, small cob, remarkably uniform, filled extra well at both ends, and one of the best prize winners, as it has the quality and uniformity to make high score. In solidity, uniform development of tip and butt and extra yield, this j variety is very valuable and is becoming very popular. We =I know you will be pleased with this very valuable acauisi- tion to the varieties of corn, and will make no mistake in sending us an order for this new variety
Price—1 lb postpaid, 25c; peck 60c;: % bu. $1.00; 1 bu. $1.75;
2 bu. $1.60 per bu; 10 bu. $1.50 per bu 25 bu. or more, $1.35 per bu. -
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_ EXPANSION
Here is another new variety that was introduced and sold by us four years ago for the first time and gave universal satisfaction, and the many kind words of praise we have heard from it is something wonderful. We put out thous- ands of bushels of it among a great number of customers, and we cannot remember of onesingle complaint. It is a splendid corn for the farmer whois looking for corn with extra deep grains and small cobs. The characteristics of this are as follows: Medium sized ears, extra deep, long grains growing on a small cob, well filled both at the tip and butt ends, generally enclosing the entire cob at the tip end with grains. Itisa wonder in the way of filling, there being no corn thatis so completely filled as Expansion. It is very solid, with heavy, soft, mealy grains which are easy to masticate. In coloritis avery dark yellow on the out- side of ear, and when shelled the grains show a red or brownish cast, which makes it a rich appearing corn either in the earorshelled. Some prefer a solid yellow, but many are pleased with this. Speaking about color, the shade of the eorn does not amount to anything except in appearan- ces. It doesnot detract from the quality or add in any way to the feeding value ofit. Itis all a notion that one color of corn is stronger than another, as repeated tests at the Experimental Station have proven beyond the shadow of a doubt that there is no difference in the feeding value of cag oe if you have the color prejudice please try to get
Many of the ears have a rough surface, but not the sharp, jagged kind which so many object to in husking. It is a great corn, and is bound to take rank as one of the leading varieties in the estimation of corn growers. It matures in from 100 to 110 days, The farmer whois looking for good corn will find it in this variety, and will make no mistake in sending in an order, but will be taking long strides in making a success of corn growing. We received an order from one of our customers one season for 100 bushels for the main crop, and the result was highly satisfactory:
Price—1 lb by mail postpaid 25c; peck 50c; % bu. 85e; one bu. $1,50; 2 bu. or more $1.40 per bu; 10-bu lots $1.25 per bu; 25-bu lots $1.00 per bu. Bags free.
Union Co., Iowa, Sept. 15.
A.A. Berry Seed Co,. Clarinda. Iowa.
Dear Sirs: I am well pleased with the Expansion seed corn I gotofyou. It was the earliest corn I ever raised: The dauality and yield were splendid, much better than many of my neighbors, it producing fully 15 bushels per acre more than other corn here.
Y ours truly.
James H. Matmrr.
10 A. A. BERRY SEED COMPANY, CLARINDA, IOWA
GOLDEN CAP
This noted variety we introduced the first year we issued a catalogue, having originated it several years previously, and used it in large quantities. We considerit a very superior variety of corn for stock, being very early, large, and easily masticated, anG an enormous yielder. It has stood the test well. Each season has proven the great popularity of this wor- thy corn. A great many ordered it last year, who had grown it a few years ago and gotoutofseed. At first sight many would say it was the Bloody Butcher, but on elose examination they ‘find there is quite a difference in appearance, it having much more ofa yellow face. Itisa larger corn, being a much longer ear and deeper grain, but fully as hardy, and heavier yielder. The one great point that makes so many farmers like it so well is its earliness, combined with hardiness.. The seasons for the last few years have been extremely late in getting corn planted, with early falls, which make the crop-growing season short and an early corn very popular.
It has put thousands of dollars into the pockets of our friends by the increased yield and quality to withstand the drouth and adverse conditions of soil and weather. Itisoneof the hardiest corns that grow, and each year strengthens our faith in it, so that we are thoroughly convinced that this is the corn for the farmer to raise for stock feed. Experience proves beyond a question that it is the leader in productiveness.
Golden Cap is a bright cherry color, some ears being darker, with a golden cap and a yellow face, making a very fine appear- ing corn, and when shelled is glossy looking and very rich. The corn in the ear looks much lighter than when shelled, asit has a dark under color, large, long ears, medium sized grains, well filled at ends, and the soft grains making it good for stock to eat. Early corn, taking from 90 to 100 days from the time of planting. Welaveraised asplendid crop of sound, matured corn planted aslateasJuneld. We kave good reports from it in northern Iowa, South Dakota and Minnesota, which shows it tobe extremely hardy, enduring conditions that would rot mostcorn. Jt will germinate and grow where most seeds rot in the ground. Itis a wonderful producer, having recorded quite frequently yields from 100 to 150 bushels per acre.
Price—One lb by mail postpaid 25c; apeck 60c; % bu $1.00; 1 bu $1.75; 2 bus $1.60 per bu; 10 bu or over $1.40 per bu; 25-bu lots or over $1.35 per bu. Bags free. “
LEGAL TENDER
This is a grand, good variety, introduced by Nims Brothers. of Iowa, who have taken great pains fora number of years in grading up and perfecting a variety that is characteristic for extremely deep grain, small cob, well filled ends, and of good size. It has probably taken more prizes and premiums atthe state and county fairs than any other variety of yellow corn; in fact it is a great premium taker and general favorite. |
For several years past we have made a specialty of this corn for amainvariety. Fora bright yellow itis wonderfully sat- isfactory and immensely popular. It will mature in 100 to 110 days, insuring solid corn before frost. Deep grain, small cob, wee at end, of beautiful golden yellow and a heavy yielder.
We have taken special pains to improve this valued variety in every way, and we guarantee that itis as good as the best. If you want this variety you need look no further, aS we ob- tained the seed from the originator and have kept it up to the type and improved it with all the skill and ingenuity we have, and as we were about raised in a cornfleld, on the fertile prai- ries of Page County, and always took an interest in improving our ¢orn, we ought to know something about seed corn,
Price—i lb by mail postpaid 25c; 4 bu 60c; % bu $1.00; one bu $1.75; 2 or more bu $1.60 per bu; 10 or more bu $1.40 per bu; 25 or more bu $1.35. Bags free. =
We give away $3,500 in Gash Prizes to our customers this year. Particulars on page 5. ;
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EARLY IMPERIAL
The accompanying picture was taken from a photograph of one of the younger members of the firm as he was bringing in a big load of Imperial Corn. This is no fancy pen picture, but ta- ken from a photo, and the “real thing,’ the ears of corn being from 12 to 15 inches long.
This new variety was origin- ated here by a prominentfarm- er from whom we bought the right to introduce it, which we did four years ago. it giving universal satisfaction. We _be- lieve itis the early corn. Itis a hybrid, and of all the early corn we have ever tested or grown, we think it certainly leads, taking maturity into con- sideration. We have always contended that for large, early maturing stock corn Golden Cap was the best in existence; but many object to the color, and it has been our desire to jntroduce a good early corn of solid yellow (whichis the popu- lar color for corn), and now we believe we have succeeded in finding a corn similar in every way to Golden Cap except in color, The ears are not quite so large around nor the grain quite as large, but think it a little earlier than the Golden Cap. As to the color of the Imperial corn, it is of a light yellow or lemon color, with now and then a lighter grain which shows when shelled. Of the many customers who tried this variety the past season, all were well pleased with the results and are very emphatic in their praise of this great vari- ety. We are certain it will grow in favor as it becomes better known.
Here are six points in favor of it that are hard to beat; First—a heavy yielder; second—yellow color; third—a hardy and strong grower; fourth—early maturing, being strictly a ninety-day corn; fifth—solid and firm, and of highest feeding value; and sixth—extra long ears, making it the easiest corn shucked.
While the ears are not so large around, they are very long, and give sufficient size to make splendid yield, and an ideai corn to husk, or feed early; a very desirable feature next summer, when the old corn will be very high priced and you want some feed at the first possible moment. The grains are not extra large, but of very good size for soearly acorn. A great deal of the ninety day corn is small in stalk and does not amount to much, but when you get a variety that is strictly ninety days, and produces a heavy yield of large, golden ears, such as our Imperial produces, you have something to pride yourself on, and perfection in corn growing has well nigh been realized.
It is anextra fine variety for farmers in western Kan- sas, Nebraska, Texas and Oklahoma, and all that sec- tion of country that is subject to drouths. By plant- ing this variety your crop will usually get ahead of the hot winds, while the late varieties generally get caught in the drouth, which usually comes during July or August.
For early feed for cattle and hogs we are confident that it is just the thing any place in the corn belt, and that it will pay every farmer looking for an early varie- ty to plant at least afew acres. We know you will be pleased with it. Plant that much any way for early feeding for your stock. as it is very expensive buying corn at the present price.
Now for the farmer who wants something large, plant the Calico, Mastodon, Snowflake, or some other 100- or 110-day corn; but for size and yield considered do not hesitate to take hold of the Early Imperial and order some. We havenot placed an exorbitant price on it be- cause it is something new.
Price—1 lb by mail postpaid 25c; 1 peck 60c; % bu $1.00° 1 bu $1.75; 2bus or more $1.50 per bu; 10-bu lots $1.40 per bu: 25-bu lots $1.35 per bu. Bags free. DANDY NO. I!
Linn Grove, lowa, Mar. 5, ’04.
Dear Sirs:—
I must mention the seedsI purchased of you last year. They were dandy No. 1, indeed—best ev- er planted, especially the corn.
Yours very truly, O. A, LINDBLAD.
BIG LOAD OF EARLY IMPERIAL
BEST HE HAS STRUCK
Highland, Lake Co., Ind. A. A. Berry, Clarinda, Iowa.
Dear Sir; [ have a friend located in Illinois who told me you had the best seed corn he had struck; so I sent. for three bushels, and find that he was right. This was the Early Imperial. Yours truly,
NICK SINGER,
Sioux City, Ia., Oct. 10. A. A. Berry Seed Co.
Dear Sirs: Among the numerous good things in the way of seeds we got from you last spring was the Impe- rial corn. Itisa splendid yielder, and so very early. Allow us to congratulate youon introducing such a val- uable variety. Yours truly,
GEO. W. TAYLOR.
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This is another variety originating in this state, and it is claimed by many to be the very best yellow corn in the world We have found that in our latitude (southern Iowa), a larger and ten days later corn will give better returns. Gold Mine is early maturing, often in 90 days, but it is 100-day corn. Itis a deep yellow grain, extreme-— ly small cob, and is O. K. for a heavy producing early corn. Itis early enough to mature any place in the corn growing region and make a high grade of corn.
C. C. Montle, Pittsburg, Kan., informs us that the lowa Gold Mine seed corn we sent him was ready for feed be- fore the common kinds were in roasting ears, and he got ¥% to % more yield than from some seed raised there.
We have greatly improved our Gold Mine, and can truthfully say that it is superior to the seed we obtain- ed from the originator several years ago. The variety called Early Rose closely resembles it in every way, with the exception that Gold Mine runs a little larger ears. Those wanting a high grade early corn of this type need look no farther; and we have a choice lot of it.
Price same as Early Imperial,
A. A. BERRY SEED COMPANY, CLARINDA, IOWA
EARLY MASTODON
Originated with C. 8. Clark, of Wakeman, Ohio, at one time the largest grower of sweet and field corn for seed in America, (but now western growers are wearing that honor). Mr. Clark says: “I claim for this corn that it has the largest ear and largest grain of any dent corn ever grown in this country.’’ The following is what we said of our Early Mastodon in a. former catalogue, and we can substantiate every word, and add that this year our seed was splendid, and the size of the ears wassimply immense. We can also add further that we have bred it up fully 10 to 15 days earlier than when we first received it, and now it will mature in from 105 to 115 days, ordinary seasons, and can be grown as far north as the north- ern lowa line; ‘“‘We have grown it in this state for 13 years, obtaining the seed from the originator. Our seed is thoroughly acclimated. We have greatly im-
‘proved it in several particulars, and now we have a
better corn than Mr. Clark, One of the most promi- nent seedsmen in.this country was examining our seed corn and he stated that we had the best Masto- don he ever Saw, and much superior to Mr. Clark’s original.
We have bred that rough, sharp pointed, thin grain off, and substituted a nice, smooth grain; have bred off, to a great extent, the heavy, large shank so diffi- cult to break off in husking, and which was objected to by many farmers. Wehave improved it in shape and size of the grain and size of the ear, and now have it much earlier than when we obtained it.
It is certainly folly to send east or north for Early Mastodon. as we have it greatly improved, of the highest type and fully acclimated. The first seed we obtained 13 years ago was very late, not matur- ing until after frost; but we obtained some seed by artificial heat. Now we can guarantee it to fully mature in ordinary seasons any place in Iowa. but not north of that state line.
Price-1 lb by mail postpaid 25c; % bu 50c; % bu 8dc 1 bu $1.50; 2 or more bus $1,40 per bu; 10 or more bus $1,25 per bu: 25 bus $1.00 per bu. Bags free.
100 BUSHELS PER AGRE
Jackson, Nebraska. A. A. Berry.
Dear Sir; The Early Mastodon corn my brother sent to you forlast year went 100 bushels per acre, while the average yield was from 40 to 50 bushels per acre. This is certainly great.
Yours truly, JOHN SULLIVAN.
Our Seed Gorn Gheap at $15.00 Per Bushel.
A good farmer customer wrote us and the letter is on file in our offlce. He states that our seed corn is cheap at $15.00 per bushel. It grew strong and made a good stand from the first, while his neighbors had a great deal of trouble in getting their corn to grow, and some of themsent off to other seed houses for theirseed. Hesays: “You are certainly a benefac- tor to the farmer.”’
GOLD! GOLD!! GOLD!!! $3,500 of it given away. See particulars on- page five
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Brother farmer, just stop 69 a few moments and figure § what the cost of seed corn is 6 peracre, A bushel will plant ¢3
from 6to 8 acres according ¢ to variety, location, soil and 69 conditions, At $2.00 per bu- 6 shel it would cost alittle ov- § er25cperacre. The freight 68 will be a trifle more accord- 69 ing to the amount taken and 6 the distance shipped. Only 6 % a bushel more per acre in $ the yield will more than pay 69 for the extra cost of seed, while at the present price of 50c per bushel for average corn, the consumer who ob- tains ten bushels extra per acre from planting our seed, (and thousands get more,) is ahead $5.00 per acre, or +4 clear on one 40-acre field,
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UP-TO-DATE GALIGO
We have handled this popular old variety the past thrée years and are pleased to note that it has been greatly improved and brought to a very high standard, and still holds a warm place in the hearts of corn producers. We could not supply the demand last year. We returned orders for hundreds of bushels that we could not fill rather than buy from farmers that had some but we were not certain as tothe purity or selection and the manner in which it had been stored and kept during the winter, Our reputa- tion as seedsmen depends on what we send out, and we cannot afford to sell something we are not sure of, This year we havea larger supply than ever.and anincrease of acreage and excellent yield of this very popular variety so we think wecan fill all rea- sonable demands. We would not advise farmers living north of
_central Iowa, Illinois or Nebraska to plantit, as it does not ma- ture very quickly. It is best suited for the country south of that
ine.
It is the old fashioned variety called by some “Calico,” others ““Speckled,”’ but has been improved. as we said above by careful selection, retaining the old fashioned characteristic of extra long ears with red and white mixed grains, making a striking appear- ance. _Itis an unusually heavy yielder, hardy, and will mature in HOdays. Itisagreatstock corn, and many farmers will plant no other. To those who have raised this variety, but are now out of it, or to those wanting something extra for a yielder and as a stock corn, we offer some that is pure and strictly up-to-date, having been selected for several years by retaining nothing but perfect, deep grains. true to type.
You will do well to get a startin this great yielding, great feed- ing and good old variety of corn. We havea bountiful supply, immense in every way, extra large ears, deep grains and strong germinating. You should include this in your order.
Price—1 Ib by mail postpaid 25c; “4 bu 60c; % bu $1.00; 1 bu $1.75; 29 or more bus $1.50 per bu; 10 or more bus $1.40 per bu; 25 or more bus $1.35 per bu.
We could give many splendid testimonials for this variety, but will not take up the space.
COMMERCIAL SEED CORN.
We offer a splendid grade of corn, selected from such varieties on which we are long and which we can recommend, at a reduced price. This is a good grade of corn and we will guarantee its grow- ing qualities. Itis a better grade than most seedsmen put out for their fancy varieties. Some farmers are not as particular as others as to the variety but want a good feeding or market seed corn at alow price, and we must meet competition who cheapen their product by careless sorting, no tipping or butting and who use cheap, incompetent help. Hence we offer this Commercial Seed Corn. Oursis tipped and butted and carefully sorted, and we will guaranteeit to grow.
Price—One bushel $1.25: 2 bus $1.20 per bu; 5 bus $1.15 per bu; 10 bus $1.10 per bu; 25 bus or more $1.00 per bu. Bags free.
PROMPT AND RELIABLE
A. A. Berry Seed Co.. Clarinda, Ia. Gentlemen: You were correct as tomy order. It was my mis- take and you still hold the record of being the most prompt and reliable seed firm I have dealt with yet. Yours truly, C. A. ROSENBAUM, Dubois, Colo.
STUCK ON IT AT FIRST SIGHT Hornick, lowa, May 16, 1904.
A. A. Berry Seed Co.
Gentlemen :— I saw your Iowa King field corn today at Mr. An-
kin’s place, Let me know if you have any more as I must have
some of it. FRED HAITZ.
ALWAYS A GOOD WORD FOR IOWA KING
; Perry, Iowa, Mar. 11, 1904. A.A, Berry Seed Co. Clarinda, Iowa.
Gentlemen :— : : ‘ Berry’s lowa King corn is all that you.claim for it and that I am highly pleased with it and can say to the farmer that wants a truly great and magnificent corn. that the Iowa Golden King will certainly meet his approval and entirely satisfy him. I
will always have a good word for it.
- Yours truly, W. A. FLINN. GAVE PERFECT SATISFACTION
Stratford, Iowa, Feb. 22, 1904. A.A. Berry Seed Co, Clarinda, Iowa. ,
Gentlemen; Enclosed you will find check for list of seeds on sep- arate paper, The seeds received in 1903 were first-class in every particular and gave perfect satisfaction.
Yours very truly.
Gro. A. MILiER.
WHITE CORN
White corn runs out readily. The grain becomes a pale yellow color and cob red, which shows a mix- ed variety. Examine the white corn in the country and we will venture the assertion that one-tenth of it is not pure white. We have seen varieties of white corn that were quite a bit mixed. There were usu- ally more red cobs than white ones with quite a num- ber of mixed grains; sometimes this was agreatfav- orite and heavy yielder, but would not grade white when selling,
The market price of white corn is always from ic to 4c per bushel above corn of other colors, and a great many raise corn to obtain the premium but fail to secure it because the seed is not pure, We do not understand why one should plant such mix- ed, run out kinds of corn, and we do not understand why more of our farmers who raise corn to sell on the market do not plant more pure bred white corn. Of the three varieties we offer, no better or purer varieties can be found, as is testified to by hun- dreds’ of our customers who have found the in- creased profit in obtaining a premium for strictly pure corn.
Our corn is aS pure as corn can be grown, and we send out nothing but the best. :
SILVER MINE
This variety of white corn is similar to Gold Mine, except in color, being deep grains. small cob, well shaped ears. of good size anda good yielder. We have raised it several years on our farms, having purchased our seed from the originator. We have kept improving it as much as the originator could have done, and no seedsman has better. A farmer in Scott county, lowa, raised 215 bushels of shelled corn from one acre. There were several yields of about 200 bushels per acre. We have raised a field of it this year that made a good yield of a fine quali- ty and are prepared tosend out a good lot of it to our customers. We have just as pure Silver Mine as any seed firm and we are selling it right. Weare fa- vorably impressed with it and advise all our custom- ers to get a Start in this magnificent variety of pure white corn. Itisquite well known and advertised in all the catalogues, No one has a monopoly on this or any other variety, and we are situated to grow the best.
Price—Pound postpaid 25c; % bu 60c; % bu $1.00: 1 bu $1.75; 2 or more bus $1.60 per bu; 10 bus or more $1.40 per bu; 25 bus or more $1.35 per bu. Bags free.
Sac County, Lowa, Dec. 6, 1904. A. A. Berry Seed Co. Gentlemen:—
The Silver Mine white corn I received from you two years ago I have raised with great suc- cess, and it made the best yield of any corn I ever grew. It is very pure white corn and I can recom- mend it as being all you claim for it.
Yours truly, D. V. MONTEITH.
J. H. Murray of Greeley county, Nebr., writes that the Silver Mine corn received of us was the bestcorn in the neighborhood, and the finest corn he ever saw. The yield was fully ten bushels more per acre than any other.
We offer Silver Mine corn in crates. Full particu- lars as to price on page Six.
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SNOW-FLAKE
This is a grand variety of white corn, being an unusually large, heavy yielding, pure white corn. It has the objection of being a little later than Sllver Mine, but will mature in 110 days, ordinary seasons, unless in the north; will fully mature if planted in pro- per time during the majority of seasons. If you want an extra large white corn for strong land and a big yield, get some of our Snow-flake, and you will certainly realize your wish, if favored with a good season. We are positive when we say that you will not be disappointed.
Price—1ilb by mail postpaid 25c; 4% bu 60c; % bu $1.00; 1 bu $1.75: 2o0r more bus $1.60 per bu; 10 or more bus $1.40 per bu; 25-bu lots or over $1.35 per bu.
ST. GHARLES WHITE
A pure white corn with aredcob. It is even a purer white than the white cob varieties, being a clear, transparent enameled white that makes a high grade of corn sought after by millers who will give a premium forit. It is great for forage, being a very strong, stalky grower and completely covered with leaves from top to bot- tom. Forfodderitis unexcelled, and is a very popular variety among dairymen who raise it for fodder and ensilage. It matures in 100 to 110 days, ordinary seasons, but would not advise planting it north of the Iowa northern line, as itis bred for size of ears and forage, It has large ear, deep grain, well filled and a heavy yield- er. Ithas notauite aslong ears as the Snow-flake, but a little larger around and perhaps a little deeper grain. It has lots of friends and we want it to have lots more. If you are looking for more profit in corn raising. order some. The premium you would receive for pure white corn for milling purposes would more than pay for the seed, to say nothing of the great increase of ee which is assured by planting such a high grade of seed as we offer.
Price—1 lb by mail postpaid 25c: % bu 60c; % bu $1.00: 1 bu $1.75;
2 bus or more $1.60 per bu; 10 bus or more $1.40 perbu. Bags free,
Seed corn that is seed corn, carefully selected, only the sound, perfect ears carefully selected and milled. This is what we offer. It is bound to please you. We have placed the price low. The cost is only 25c per acre with a slight addition for freight. This isnoth- ing compared with other costs of raising a crop, and don’t you think it foolish to invest so much and spend so much on an acre of ground in time. labor and cost of land and then to plant an inferi- or quality of corn because it costs a few cents per acre less than what we offer? The best, thoroughbred, strong germinating and sure-to-grow seed corn is what weoffer. 3
99 MILES AHEAD OF MICHIGAN SEED
Mr. J. T. Hammond of Wausau, Wis., wrote us last year that he planted Michigan seed by the side of ours. and ours was 99 miles ahead of the Michigan seed. He promised us another order .which he sent us last season.
EXTRA EARLY VARIETIES OF SEED CORN
For a farmer who desires to push his hogs or fatten his cattle with new corn earlier than he can with common corn, and for land that is subject to overfiow (and one comes in the middle of June and de- stroys his crops) these extra early varieties are valuable for him, as he can commence using his corn several weeks earlier than with the common sorts. He can plant as late as the Ist of July and generally get a crop of good corn, depending on how the fall favorsit. Now, this isno wild statement but an absolute fact, as proven by ourown actual experience and that of our customers. Northern farmers in the Dakotas, Minnesota and Wisconsin canimprove their crops im= mensely by sending for some of these varieties that are bred here as far south as we are. They would gain insize and yield and would improve their crops immensely in earlier ripenings. Constant growth in the north diminishes the size and yield. At a farmers? institute in Minnesota last winter it was unanimously agreed that it was necessary to send south for seed frequently to improve the yield and size and to keep up the early ripening habit. Such has been the experience of ourcustomers. We have made a specialty of growing early e0rn for the north and for the south beyond the great corn belt, where drouths are of a common occurrence. These early varieties are just the thing, as when planted very early they mature before the hot winds strike them, thus obtaining a good crop, where the old varieties would prove utterly worthless, and if the season proves to be favorable for growing, almost as large a crop ean be secured as from the late varieties.
A number of our farmer friends are very enthusiastic over these varieties in Oklahoma, southern Kansas, Texas, and the south- west. Nowdo not forget us if you want early feed, and if you get drowned out. or hail or something else happens your growing crops the last of June. send in your order. If a cyclone, ora hail storm, or some other calamity happens your crops late in the sea- son, telegraph or telephone us for what you want and we will ship out promptly, sending draft and bill of lading attached to your nearest bank, so you will get the corn without delay.
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SILVER TRIUMPH
This is thoroughbred large white flint corn that we have handled for six years, and it is without doubt the best for extra early corn that can be grown, as it is the most pro- ductive of all tall growing white varieties. It is white in color, ma- turing in from 75 to 8 days. Hars average about 13 inches in length. The ears average two to a stalk, growing well upso as to readily ad-
mit being cut with a harvester.
The stalks make superior fodder, and it is excellent ensilaging or fodder corn,
Early cornis a great advantage as you can plant a field early and commence to use the corn for hog and cattle feed long before com- mon corn is ready to use. Or in case every Other kind fails to make a stand from various reasons, or a late flood leaves your field bare in June, too late for common corn, plant this variety. Oneof our cus- tomers planted Silver Triumph
July 5, four years ago, and it ma- tured and became hard enough for seed.
Directions for Planting—The habit of this corn allows for close planting. The largest crop of both corn and fodder will be secured by planting in rows, drilling the ker- nels one at a time one foot apart. If it is desired to cultivate both ways, plant in hills about three feet eight inches apart, but do not put more than three to four ker- nels in a hill.
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This is one of the earliest dent corns in cultivation. When planted in Iowa on the 4th of July it has fully matured before frost. It can be planted twice as thick in the hill as large corn, and at thesame time bear a full sized ear. Thisis asmall size dent corn and matures in 85 to 90 days. Thestalkis short and thick and stands storms well. Ears are from 7 to 10 inches in length, and 1% inches in diameter. The grain is of a deep yellow color, is long, thick and narrow, and of avery oily na- ture; the cobis very small andred. We highly recom- mend it for all localities south of central Michigan, cen= tral Minnesota and central Dakota.
Price—1 1b by mail postpaid 25c; peck 60c; % bu $1.005 1 bur 2 or more bus $1.60 per bu; 10 or more bus $1.40 per bu.
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An early 90-day corn, a good yielder and very popular wherever tried; and some think it superior to all others. In color it is a red or cherry with a white cap or faee. It is a smooth dent and we beartily recommend it. For avery early corn itis extremely popular and a great many prefer it to any other variety. In some ways it resembles Golden Cap, although the ear is not as large, and instead of a yellow faceit has a white face and a white cob. If for any cause your stand of corm is not good, and you will have to replant from the middle of June to the first of July, youcan positively raise more ls matured corn from this variety than any other
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Price—Postpaid by mail 1 lb 25c; peek 60c; ™% bu $1,00; 1 bu $1.75; 2 bus $1.60 per bu; 10 bus or more $1.40 per bu.
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Given away to our Customers this year. ticulars in regard to this see page 5.
MINNESOTA KING
The Northrup King Seed Co. regard this corn as the most valuable early cornever sent out. It was introduc- ed by a Minnesota man and is a half dent and half flint. Extremely wide grain, long ears, of which two or three grow on each stalk. It is extremely hardy, and we hada fine field of it on one of our seed farms last year which produced a splendid crop. As an early corn it excels all others, taking into consideration the size of the ears and the yield. There are varieties that under exceptionally favorable circumstances will yield as much, but year in and year out, through fat years and lean years, thereis, we believe, no sort that willdoso well. Itseems to pos- sess the faculty for growing right along and making a crop during weather and under conditions that would ruin other varieties. Wedonot know of any good rea- son why this should be so, but not only is this our own - experience, but we have received like testimonials from hundreds to whom we have sold it—the universal ex- pression being that for ability to endure extremes of heat and cold, flood and drouth, it has no equal. In ap- pearance the Minnesota King is remarkably distinct, being a half yellow dent. The kernels are very broad, and of an extremely rich, golden color. The ear is of a good size, eight rowed, and small cob.
Price—Pound postpaid 25c; peck 60c: % bu $1.00; 1bu $1.75; 20r more bus $1.60 per bu; 10 or more bu. $1.40
per bu. SQUAW GORN
In color this corn is blue—almost black. It is extreme- ly white inside, and very soft. It is what the Indians used for making flour, it being a splendid corn for this, unequalled for corn meal and flour. It is extremely early and makes good fodder, many planting it very thick for fodder alone. It is a splendid yielder and will make more yield than any other variety of corn.
Price—Postpaid11b 25c: purchaser’s expense, 4% bu 60c; % bu $1.00; 1 bu $1.75; 2 or more bus $1.60 per bu; 10 or more bu $1.40 per bu.
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This is the end of corn descriptions, but we hope it will not bo the last you will think of our superior seed corn. You will surely be gainer by many times over the cost of the seed by putting new seed into your ground. It is like putting new blood into your flocks and herds.
V. E. Swanson of Aurora, Nebr., in sending in his order last spring, said: ‘‘The seeds I got of you two years ago were the best I ever received from any firm. They all grew and had an abundant crop. Hurrah! for Berry’s seeds.”
Walnut, Kan, Feb. 20, 1904. A, A. Berry Seed Co.
Dear Sirs; -
I received the seed corn I ordered and was more than pleased with it. I have ordered seed from other firms and was better pleased with your seed than any I ever ordered.
Yours truly, Mrs. J. B. SMART. Amity, Ore., Feb. 3, 1904. A.A. Berry Seed Co.,
Clarinda, Iowa,
Gentlemen :—
The seeds we ordered from you last year came in the best of condition. All grew and turned out fine, and with this letter you will find another order for moreseeds, ...
Always your customer, HENRY RICHTER.
For par-
A. A. BERRY SEED COMPANY, CLARINDA. IOWA
FORAGE AND ENSILAGING PLANTS
interest to every farmer in the country and one that should demand the attention of every one. To the stock farmer the question of rough feed is one that must be met, especially with the increased price of land. No kind of stockcan be kept properly unless provided with a sufficient quantity of good, wholesome food. The constant aim of all successful - farmers is to produce as large a quantity and as cheaply as possible. Itis being proven more and more every- where that there are other kinds of Forage that can be produced in greater quantities and with more profit than so much timothy and clover, although these are indis- pensable, and especially Clover, which should be grown more than itis. But there are many portions of the country that are not adapted to the culture of timothy and clover, especially what is known as the arid regions of the west, and even in places further east. These sec- tions are more or less subject to drouth, and quite often -the corn crops are a failure, thus cutting off the supply of feed that the farmers of eastern Nebraska, Kansas and the country east of that get from this source, both from the grain and fodder. There are several plants that are practieally drouth-resisting to a great degree, and produce a faircrop with very little moisture. The farmer who is wide awake will not depend on one thing alone, but will diversify crops, so that if one thing should be a failure he can fall back upon another. In the west and southwest, where much stock is raised, Cane and Kaffir Corn are an excellent Forage plant, and provide several tons per acre. In feeding value these take the place of hay. This has been proven time and time again at the experimental stations. Alfalfa is alsoa success aS a hay crop in many parts of the country, es- pecially under irrigation; and the number of crops pro- duced in one year is something wonderful. Bromus Grass is also a great producer for all locations subject to drouth, where other things will not prodnce well.
Pencillaria is comparatively a new plant, but it is one of the greatest Forage plants introduced, and for the farmer who wishes to raise large quantities of feed on a small amount of space, being restricted with land, it certainly takes the lead. Coming from the warm cli- mate of the Orient, it is a wonderful producer, accli- mated and grown here in this part of the United States. It is indescribable inits productiveness and immensity of growth. ; ;
From one small seed 40 to 100 juicy, nutritious stalks will grow, each 8 to 16 feet tall, covered their entire length with broad, green leaves, resembling the leaf of cane. The height and number of stalks will vary ac- cording to the distance between hills and the fertility of the soil. Wehave tried it thoroughly and are fully con- vinced it is a great addition to the forage plants, that will make the farmers thousands of dollars every year. Order some of this now and planta field of it next spring and we assure you you will never regret it.
In the eastern states, and over a large portion of the
west the farmers can find a market for their crop of timothy hay, so why not raise other feed for stock. which
ff HIS is a subject that is becoming of moreand more
is Just as good, and sell yourhay. By cultivating these crops many farmers can produce two crops from their land in the same year. This can easily be done by rais- ing acrop of wheat, rye, Success or Champion barley, Champion oats, early potatoes, and things like these, and then plowing the ground and drilling or sowing broadcast Cane or Kaffir Corn. Millet can also be grown with success after these crops have been removed, if the Siberian variety is used. A crop of early potatoes can be raised and dug, and instead of letting the ground grow up and get seeded with weeds. thus seeding the ground with something that will be a detriment to you, sow Cane, Millet or Kaffir Corn. If you do not wish to dig the potatoes take a combined lister and drill along about the 15th of July and drill either Kaffir Corn, Cane or Sweet Corn. One tending will suffice to raise a good crop of very valuable feed for fodder. This will pay many farmers, especially those living on small farms and have use for all the feed they can get. Do more in- tensive farming, as land is too high to let part of itgo to waste. The method used twenty years ago will notdo
at all now - Kaffir Corn
This is a great fodder plant, and the grain is equal to common corn. The kernels are round and grow on top like cane. The yield is enormous. The feeding value equals field corn as was proven by actual experience at the Kansas Agricultural College. Kaffir Corn is a God- send to the arid region of the west, and in western Ne- braska, Kansas, Oklahoma and Indian Territory it has proven a crop when everything else failed. It has been known to produce a fair yield without a drop of rainor irrigation. Every poultry man should plant a few pounds for his chickens, as it cannot be excelled for chicken feed. Wehave two kinds—the red and white varieties. We cannot tell much difference in them. Both have done equally well and made a great yield, It is a good quality of Seed and will grow well. The Kan- sas Experiment Station rather favors the red variety. In ordering please state which kind you wish and we will fill it, but if outof the kind you order will substi- tute the other unless we are advised to the contrary.
That itis a splendid thing, and growing in popularity, is proven by the increased amouut planted and raised. When people see a good thing they are not slow to take itup. Only afew years ago there was no Kaffir Corn raised except a few hills in the gardens as a curiosity in this part of the country until we commenced to raise it on our Seed farms. Now there are many fields of it, and and a great many raise more or less, and it pays, too. For small farmers who raise Forage feed it is great, as they can use the Corn for the chickens and feed the For- age to their horses and cattle. For thin, poor land it is the thing, and undoubtedly excels field corn in any kind of season, but if a dry one, will double the value of corn. Kaffir Corn is certainly the poor man’s boon and the well-to-do farmer’s friend.
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A. A. BERRY SEED COMPANY, CLARINDA, IOWA
How Grown—Some sow broadcast like millet, putting on one or two bushels per acre and treat like millet. The usual way is to drill with corn planter, using largest plates, putting on about a peck to the acre and then cutting with a corn harvester and thresh like grain, us- ing the grain for feed or seed and the stover for rough- ness, which is a very profitable way. Others feed it out of the shock, heads and all. Still others cut the heads off and thresh the heads. All heartily recommend it and continue raising it.
Price—i lb by mail postpaid 25c; by freight or express Y%bud5dc; % bu 90e; 1bu $1.50; 2 or more bus $1.40 per bu: 10 or more bus $1.25 per bu. Bags free.
WONDERFUL MILO MAIZE CORN
Excellent fodder plant for feeding. Ina great many sections it is planted to the exclusion of all others. It will produce an amazingly large crop of the richest green fodder of superlative quality. It will grow any- where. The seed is an excelient fattener, and is relish- ed by all cattle, hogs, poultry, etc. Plant 51bs per acre, in rows.
Price—* lb postpaid 15c; 1 1b 25c; at buyer’s expense, 5 Ibs 40c; peck 60c; % bu $1.00; 1 bu $1.75; 2 or more bus $1.50.
BROWN DOURRAH
Similar to the Jerusalem Corn. Grain same size and shape, but of brown color, instead of white, as the Jeru- salem Corn. It withstands dry weather better than Kaffir corn or Milo Maize and is a sure cropper every
year. Itisraised more for the grain than for fodder. It yieldsimmensely. Five to ten pounds will plant an acre.
- Price—1 lb postpaid 25c; freight, peck 60c; % bu $1.00; 1 bu $1,75,
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*“T have used your forage plants—cane and kaffir such a good thing, as | would not farm
ecorn—for the past six years, and last year tried some of the
J. R. Smith, of Calhoun County, Iowa, writes us Aug. 15, others, and am free to say that [ do not see how any one
COULD NOT FARM WITHOUT OUR FORAGE PLANTS
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JERUSALEM CORN
Itis pronounced the best and surest grain crop for dry countries and seasons, even better than Kaffir corn, Dourrah and Milo Maize. It grows about three feet high, makes one large head on main stalk and several smaller heads on side shoots. Wehave seen as high as eight heads on one stalk, The grains are pure white and nearly flat. Five pounds will piant one acre.
Price—ilb by mail postpaid 25c; freight, peck %5c: % bu $1.25; 1 bu $2.25.
Marshall, [ll., R. D, No. 1. Feb. 11, 1964. A. A. Berry Seed Co., Clarinda, Iowa. Dear Sirs:—
The most of the seed I got last year did well. The rape was fine. The kaffircorn out of the seed you sent planted arow and a quarter and I have enough seed to plant twenty acres. Weneverhad such cabbage,
Yours truly, THOMAS E. GARD.
$3.500 IN GOLD given away te our customers
CANE SEED
We think without a doubt this is the greatest of all forage plants and will produce more valuable rough feed for stock cattle or horses than any thing that can be planted, Itissomewhatlike kaffir corn, but will produce more stover feed, But corn in the Kafiirisstronger than in the cane seed. and conse- quently is nearer like corn for fattening. A prominent seedsman said recently that cane seed would soon be the leading seed for raising feed for stock cattle, horses, hogs and sheep, and we say so.too, as do the farmers who have grown it. It is the same plant from which sorghum molasses is made and is rich in sugar and fat, is nutri- tions and palatable and will produce enormous’ Crops. Five to twenty tons per acre can be produced. Asa plant to withstand drouth and un- favorable conditions, and for localities where the rain- fallis uncertain, as in our southern and northwestern arid regions, itiscertainly a great boon, as it will make lots of feed without a drop of rain. All farmers who have stock should grow some cane. They can raise as much feed on afew acres as would be produced on from five to ten times the amount of ground in hay.
There are two ways to plant. One is by broadcast seeding of from1% to 2% bushels per acre, How to sowing from the middle of June until the mid- grow dle of July. A great many cut it like hay, and many make the mistake of cutting too early, before it matures, consequently it sours and loses much of its great feeding value, although you cannot spoil it so stock will not eatit, asitis so greatly relished by all kinds of stock that they consume it even if spoiled. The proper way is to wait until it is matured and cooler weather before harvestiug. The remedy to keep it from getting too large is to plant it late.
We discovered a splendid way three years ago of hand- ling cane. Oneof our most successful farmers sowed broadcast in May 100 pounds, or two bushels of seed per acreon goodland. Eventhat thickit became very rank and headed out. When the seed was ripe, in September, he took a corn harvester and fixed short boards. 4 inches long, with points on them, to the two arms that gather the down stalks, which made them wide enough to take in about the same amount of space as a row of corn planted in the ordinary way. It was a complete success, and the harvester cut and boundit, doing the work well. It was shockeG and cured out nicely. The yield was not less than eight tons dry fodder per acre.- Cattle and horses would clean it up with a relish.
The great trouble heretofore in this country with cane as hay is curing and handlingit,ason our rich soil, with plenty of moisture, it would become very heavy. People would try to make it as hay, cutting it early and stacking it. When cut in hot weather, with more or less rain on it, it would blacken and spoil before it could be cured, greatly lessening its value and making it a bug- bear to handle. But when cutlater, when matured, du- ring cool weather, with less risk from rains in the late fall, and put in large shocks, itis a success.
The cutting with a‘yharvester is also a great success. Remember itis with acorn harvester and not a grain binder. If you do not want to do that, sow your cane at least two bushels per acre from Junei15 to July 15, and wait until cool weather, the latter part of September, or just before frost, before you cutit, and let it stand three or four days in the swath, then rake and place in large shocks, allowing it to stay there until you use it.
Now don’t attempt to stack it untilin January or Feb- ruary, and then in stacks only six to eight feet wide, as it draws moisture and spoilsin the stack quite easily. Sorakeituptheday after it is cut and put in large shocks, which is all rightif there is the appearance of rain; longer if the weatherisfavorable. Itis not best to get this wet inthe swath. It willcome ‘out in the winter or spring bright and green. If you think you are going to be a little short on hay, raise an abundance of feed by getting some cane seed, and have the feed for less than you ever did. Evenif you are going to have plenty of hay, itis always worth good money and you can always sell it to good advantage and raise some
Early Amber Sugar Cone
—- meee ashen mae ue le lee,
A. A. BERRY SEED COMPANY, CLARINDA, IOWA
feed that will do your stock more good, at a much less cost. Make the most of your opportunity. Getin the push, fellow farmer, and make one acre produce as much as five formerly did. Do not let the western ranchman get ahead of you in methods. You cannot always raise every new thing that comes along, but you can raise cane to advantage. Necessity drove the west- ern ranchman and large cattle men to raise cane and kaffir corn, while farther east the feed problem was not serious, therefore the farmer thus situated was slow to find the value of this plant, but we are glad to say are using it more and more every year. The western ranch- man and large farmer who are in the stock business use it very extensively for winter feed, growing thousands of acres of it. Our heaviest customers in cane seed are there, but eastern farmers are using it now, although in much more limited quantities
We handle Early Amber and Orange varieties, both being equally good. We have tested them both and find them superior to any grown, and just the thing for the Dakotas, Minnesota, Montana and the northwest, as it will fully mature and make big crops, as well as west and south.
We urge you one and all who wish to buy cane seed this season (and it will pay every farmer in the land) to order early, aS you have everything to gain and noth- ing to lose. We test every lot of cane put out and know we get cane seed that will germinate. We advise you to test it when you first get it, empty it out of the sacks, and keep in a shallow box in a dry place, as it takes the moisture during the damp spring unless kept carefully.
We have some extra choice varieties, selected espe- cially for those who wish to grow for sorghum making, and of course considerable more pains is taken in these varieties than if simply sown for feed purposes.
Price—Sorghum growing seed, either variety, 1 1b post- paid 25e; freight 4 bu 60c; % bu $1.00; 1 bu $1.75; 2 or more bus $1.35 per bu.
Price for sowing purposes—Hither variety, 1 bu $1.10; 2 or more bus $1.00 per bu; 10 or more bus 90c per bu, 50 lbs per bu. No charge for bags.
PENGILLARIA
This is similar to the Pearl, or Cat-tail Millet grown extensively in the south. Some seed firms are making some capital of the situation by stating that certain seed houses are selling the Cat-tail Millet for Pencilla- via. There is a great difference in this, as Pencillaria as grown here in the north is fully acclimated, and a bet- ter plant in every way, being stronger, matures earlier, and makes much more feed. We have tested both fully, and find that Pencillari is all right.
PENCILLARIA
Look at the immense height and density of it! Itis simply a twentieth century wonder, and when cut and shocked it looks as if the shocks cover half the ground. It was planted for seed purposes, one grain every three feet, in rows which are three and one-half feet apart, same ascorn, There was a heavy rain fell (almost a flood), when it was about one inch high, and being on the
We give away $3,500 in Gash Prizes to our custom- ers this year. Particulars on page 5.
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hill side, and soil loose, washed over the young and ten- der plants until we did not have half a stand, What was left did not average a hill every six feet. -It stooled wonderfully, and with an average of seventy-five stalks from each plant. almost a littleshock. The boys who cut it jokingly remarked that if it had been planted thick for feed we would have been compelled to rent more land than the seed farm to shock iton. Itmay be cut two or three times, and there is no exaggeration in saying that five to fifteen tons per acre could easily be secured every year. We have reduced the price to such an extent that every reader of the Catalogue can afford to plant and raise it. Take our word for it and grow some and you will thank us for urging you to buy,
DESCRIPTION
The most productive hay and fodder plant in culiva- tion. Itis a native of Central America and the tropics, but has been tried in this country to such an extent that it can be ranked as one of the most valuable plants that can be grown for fodder, hay or ensilage. It is a new fodder plant and it is creating a great sensation in its marvelous productiveness and wonderful qualities. It is an annual, producing aheavy growth of broad, dark green leaves closely resembling common corn, é
A. F. Hoffmeister, St. Charles, Mo., saysin a letter to us: “The Pencillaria is a sure wonder. Some hills have over twenty-seven tassels well filled out with seed. The corn I got from you is good and dry, while my neigh- pors’ is green as grass.”’
AS A HAY GROP
Ttis rapid growing and unequaled. It has a plant shooting out like stools of wheat and growing so rapidly that in five or six weeks it is ready to mow, and can be eut several times during the season. It produces an enormous amount of feed. For hay purposes it should be very thinly sown in drills from 12 to18 inches apart, drilling seed from six to eight inches. If sown broad- east. sow about 5lbs to the acre, or as thin as turnip seed. Thus you will see that the cost per acre is very light indeed..
AS A FORAGE PLANT.
For this purpose it should be planted or drilled 3 or 3% feet apart, standing 18 inches apart in drill. When high enough cultivate the field thoroughly as this may be the only opportunity, as it grows so fast it may be so dense you cannot cultivate it later. When in blossom it is 5 or 6 feet high and ready to cut for fodder. At this stage it will sprout up again and provide a second growth under favorable circumstances.
AS A SEED PRODUCER
When grown for seed it must have ample space to grow, and plants should stand two to three feet apart in rows three to three and one-half feet apart, Cultivate twice if possible, and by the time the plants are three months old they will astonish the grower. With us they will be from 13 to 14 feet_high and average 40 stalks to each plant and 20 seed heads which are 12 to 24 inches long and covered with seeds. Besides giving a very heavy crop of fodder, it will yield from 2,500 to 3,000 pounds of seed per acre. The seed is unequaled for poultry, and will ripen in any climate that will ripen Wa say to one and all, that you cannot possibly afford not to try some of this wonderful food-producing plant. So we urge you if you have your own best interest at heart, to try a field of this great plant this season.
he ground deep and harrow thoroughly making
ae Se seaientl fine seed bed. Drill in rows three How to and one-half feet apart with a garden drill, or in the absence of this, it can be done by hand.
Plant priil two tothree poundsper acre. Tend like
corn. Can be sown broadcast using 5 pounds of seed per acre, sowing them similar to turnip seed. Harrow lightly once after sowing. Any kind of soil will answer; rich soil will, of course, produce more abund- mone the time to plant; when the ground becomes warm and during the latter period of corn-planting, and a week ortwo beyond. The time of planting can be reg- ulated by millet, cane, or kaffir sowing.
Price—Good sized packet containing 10z, enough for a small trial, 15c; 3 packets 25c; per lb postpaid 35c:_ 2or more lbs 30c per 1b postpaid; 10 lbs or more prepaid ex- press 20e perlb. Deduct 8c per lb if ordered by freight
at purchaser’s expense.
lity is our Motto. We will absoluteiy han- rere die nothing but THE BEST.
30 A. A. BERRY SEED COMPANY, GLARINDA, IOWA
GREAT Fr LS T SPECIAL ; | N E OFFER NO 1 a r\ fs eeie| x ON: / R
One large pack- |@aRess sft MY
age each of Pen- cillaria, Teosinte, Japanese Millet, : Dwarf Essex Rape § Thousand Head- ¥% ed Kale, and @
Speltzfor only 25e ¥4 postpaid. ui
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Price.—Large packet 10c; oz 15c; 4 1b 25c; 1b 90c: 3 Ibs $2.40 by mail postpaid: 10lbs by freight or express. at sender’s
expense, 75c per lb,
This is a splendid soilage crop, as it is very growthy in habit, and continued dai- ly supply of the most nutri- tious food for horses and cattle all through the sum- mer. Itis relished by stock more readily than any other plant that can be fed, cane not excepted, and itis very highly nutritious, One of our customers grew a field of this and several other forage plants, and when he came to feed them he said he believed he was a little bit better pleased with Teosinte than any hehad tried. Teosinte somewhat resembles corn in appearance, but the leaves are broader and longer and contain
ii considered sufficient to feed two head of cattle Highty-five stalks have been grown
Want; Elorses and cattle eatit as freely as young sugar
muni, corn, Seed does not mature easily, and but } sparsely so comes higher than many other things ! butis well worth the cost and we advise you to
at least give it a trial, or, if it is no experiment
raise a field of it. Sow in May or, June at the rate of three pounds per acre, in hills 4 feet apart.
MILLET
We are special dealers and growers of Millet, growing arge quantities of it under contract and have the best arieties that can be procured. We furnish a superior rticle for less money than others.
THE NEW SIBERIAN MILLET
has been introduced for a number of years and is recog- nized standard; quoted by all seedmen andhas a place on the marketinsuch centersas , Chicago and where such arti- SB. - cles are dealt with for market value. This Siberian will not do well on thin land nor south of the center of Kansas or Mis- § souri. Itis best adapted to the northern part of the United States. With us here isasplen- did crop and our farmers pre- fer it to any other variety. All the millet in this country is sown on rich soil too wetto put into corn and would dry out af- terwards, this condition being well adapted to Millet. We sold many thousand tbushels last year and it gave universal satisfaction, we received few complaints fromit. Thereason for any complaint was for sow- ing on land not strong enough, being sandy and rocky. Please read the letters of testimony in regard to this Millet.
The New Siberian is claimed to be a most wonderfully pro- ductive and satisfactory plant, possessing in a superior degree all the essential merits of any of the older sorts—exceeding them by far—besides many oth- points of excellence that dis- tinguish it and render it a most valuable addition to the list of forages, andif claims are well founded, destines it to take front rank if not the lead of all the rest.
Itissaid to have come from Russia, which would giveit a degree of vigor and hardiness not possessed by those originat- ing in a warm climate. The claims made forit by its introducers and by parties who have been growing it in small quantities for a few years in Dakota, Kansas, Nebraska, and Iowa, are substan-
tially as follows:
1. That it is from two to three weeks earlier than the German Millet, thereby making a crop when the other may fail on account of unfavorable weather at the time of maturing.
2. That it grows an extra fine stalk, with a wonderful profusion of blades, being of a stooling habit, it is said 41 stalks have been grown from one seed, which is in- deed remarkable.
3. That it has been known to yield 905 bushels of seed from 20 acres, while as much as 3 to 4 tons of the choicest hay have been cut from one acre of ground.
4. That coming from Russia, acold climate, the seed possesses a vitality and vigor notfound in seed origin- ating in a warm climate.
5. That the seed of New Siberian Millet, being so much smaller than that of other sorts, the cost is lessened greatly in quantity of seed required per acre, which is given as only 10 quarts if wanted for seed and from 20 to 30 if wanted for hay, according as it is drilled or sown broadcast.
6, That it not only grows much taller than any other Millet (4 feet or over), and though the average length of the head is6inches yet the head is elastic and stands up well a point of excellence worthy of note.
7. That it isrust proof, and that the chinch bugs do not relish it but that the stock eat it as readily as other kinds and waste much less in feeding owing to the fine- ness of the stalks.
Reports from the Brooking (S. D.) Agriculture Experi- ment Station bulletin on Millets, under date of May 1898 speak of the New Siberian as “the most promising vari- ety yet tested.”
DESCRIPTION.
Plant, about 4 feet in height; blades a pea green in col- or and very profuse; stalk fine and very elastic; heads about 6 inches in length; seeds of reddish brown color; habits of growth, stooling to a remarkable degree; not subject to rust; maturity first crop in July or August.
Its early maturity brings it into use at a time when other green feed is scarce, as is often the case and in the southwest during the months of July and August, while its drouth resisting qualities render it a more certain erop than other sorts. Evidently the New Siberian is to be the Minuetrofthefuture. It is a seed youcan sow after harvesting a cropof small grain and raise a good erop of seed and hay, leaving the ground in the very best possible condition for a crop the following season. This is no fairy tale, but solid facts as proven by some of our best seed growers and farmers who sowed Siber- ian as late as July 15 and harvested a splendid crop of both seed and hay... Two paying crops per year is SUTeE— ly a great improvement in making thefarm pay.
Price—Pound postpaid 20c; peck 35c; % bu 60c; bu $1.10 2 or more bus., $1.00 per bushel. Bags free.
A. A. BERRY SEED COMPANY, CLARINDA, IOWA
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THREE TONS PER AGRE IN TWO MONTHS
St. Louis, Mo., Aug. 6. A. A. Berry Seed Co., Clarinda, Ia.
Gentlemen—I am glad to report that the Siberian Mil- let Seed you recommended for my farm in New Cam- bria, Mo. and which I bought of you, Isowed the first day of June, and putin the rick the first day of August. making nearly three tons per acre of as fine Millet as was evergrown. [notice you advertise some pasture grass for moist lands. etc.,.
; Yours truly, . KERN.
- Write to the gentleman, enclosing a stamp for reply, if you have any doubts as to the value of Siberian Millet.
JAPANESE BARNYARD MILLET
(‘Panicum Crus Galli.)
This is called by some seedsmen ‘Billion Dollar Grass* While we do nct think it is worth that much money we know that itis very valuable and of great merit.
This wonderful and valuable new forage plant was in- troduced into this country by Prof. Brooks of Massachu- setts Agriculture Experiment Station. It has provenan enormous yielder in all sections of the United States— hay and fodder of most excellent quality growing on any soil, yielding 12 to20 tons per acre and growing 6 to 8 feet high. Cattle and horses eat it greedily
Tf sown upon suitable soil outyields any other vari- ety. Thebest soilisone which is in fair condition of fertility and moderately retentive, inclined to be moist rather than dry, but not wet. On good corn land this Millet has given yields at the rate of 20 tons per acre. This forage is very tender and sweet and is highly rel- ished by stock. It appears to be fully equal to the best corn fodder as food for milch cows, and is, we believe, slightly superior. Whenchangedfrom well eared corn fcdder to Millet fodder. cows generally show an in- crease of milk and, when the reverse change is made there is commonly aslight falling off. This variety is a good crop for silo, making ensilage of very superior quality. The yield of seed when grown under right conditions is remarkably heavy. It will generally av- erage about 75 bushels per acre of seed weighing 35 lbs to the bushel. In nutritive value, the seed appears to be about euual to oats. An experiment was made by the Experiment Station of Massachusetts, comparing meal made from this Millet Seed with oat meal for milch cows, indicates so far that Millet meal is slightly super- ior to the Oat meal. The Millet stools very largely and should not be sown too thickly. About 12 quarts per acre is sufficient seed on good ground. It should be sown, for the largest yields, about the middle of May but may be sown, with every prospect of having a good fodder crop, up to the firstof July:
Price—P kt 5c: 1b 20c; 31bs 50c3 postpaid. By freight or 2xpress not prepaid. pk 60c; % $1.15: bis $2.25; 2 or mers Dw .00 per bushel.
Greene, Ia., Sept. 25,
Gentlemen: I enclose to you a sample of Japanese Millet of which I have about 800 bushels from 12 acres. lt stands about 7 feet high and is the finest hay ever sown. Will make at least five tons to the acre besides erop seed. Itis like sugar cane when seed isripe. The Millet is at its best for hay and equal to the best timo- thy. [I heartily recommend it to all farmers as some thing extra in the line of forage and winter feeding
plants. A. J. DOORE.
Turkish Millet—It is of the “Broom Corn’”’ variety that is grown very much in the north for its seed, of which the yield isenormous. The hay, although a little coarse, makes excellent feed for stock. It has blades nearly to the ground. Itis often grown for seed, which
is excellent food for hogs, especially when other feed
is scarce. Itis a most abundant yielder, having pro- duced as much as 100 bushels of seed on one acre of ground. The seed ripens while the fodder is yet green, consequently, if desired, the Millet can be cut and used for “roughness” as well. Unlike the Ger- man the heads of the Broom Corn or Hog Millet are of a branching habit, and the seeds are much larger and very glossy. Its fattening properties are une- qualled for hogs, making it very profitable to grow ~where corn does not succeed. Poultry man! this is undoubtedly what you went to put your fowls in fine condition, put on a glossy coat of feathers and pro- duce lots of eggs, You need to raise some and can- not afford not to grow some of this greatest of all poultry food.
Price—Postpaid lb 25e: pk 40c; % bu Wc; bu $1.25; 2 or more bushels $1.10 per bushel.
German or Golden Millet—This is too well known to need description and isa stand-by which is much superior to the old common varieties of Millet. We place the following prices. For large lots write for suecial prices as they fluctuate and we take pleasure
whee best prices and sending samples the day
Yr inquiry is received.
Price—Peck 25c; % bu 60c; bu 3 10; 10 or more bus $1.00 per bu. Bags free.
EAST INDIA OR PEARL MILLET
For several years we have been experimenting with all the known forage plants, and have found Pearl Millet of enormous growth and very desirable. It has produced very abundantly and can be cut several times during the season. The United States Agricul- tural Department has also made numerous experiments and with good results. Many customers are enthusias- tic in its praise. If you grow green forage, try East In- dia or Pearl Millet, and you will find there is nothing better. Drill2feetin rows, 10 pounds to the acre, or sow 15 pounds to the acre.
Price—By mail postpaid pkt 10c; 1 30c; 3lbsT5c. By freight or express 1 1b 20c; 10lbs (enough for one acre,) $1.00: 1 bu, 50 Ibs, $4.50.
4\F\|A\A\A'|\A|A '|\A '|\A |A '|IA |IFQ- IA IA IAI || Poultry Raisers! Poultry Raisers! !
Great Special Offer Just what you have been looking for, a cheap, good feed for your poultry. You can raise it yourself, Full printed direc- tions in each package.
41 Cane, 4ib White Kaffir Corn, 4 Red Kaf- fir Corn, 4 i Jerusalem Corn, % i Milo Maize, %4 i Brown Dourrah, % Ib. Turkish Millet, 4 lb. Mammoth Russian Sunflower seed, all postpaid, 40c. %lb of each, 75c postpaid. If shipped at your expense deduct 20c for 4lb packages, and 40c for 441b packages.
6 SIBERIAN MILLET WAS FINE
Warrentown, N. C., Feb. 1904. A. A. Berry Seed Company,
Gentlemen— Enclosed please find order for seed. The order is larger this year, but I feel confident the seed will come allright. I must say the seeds I bought from you last year were the best Lever planted. I don’t ex- pect to buy any other aslongas I can get yours. The New Siberian Millet my husband ordered from you was fine: he cut it in 43 days from time he sowed it.
Yours truly. Mrs. R. L. PINNELL.
See Page 5.
WAY AWAY AW AY AW WAY AV AV AV AY AO
$3.500 in gold given to our customers.
DWARF ESSEX RAPE
Becoming more popularevery year. An increase of thousands of acres planted last season.
As catch crop after small grain is taken off, or just before laying by corn it hasnoeaual. More green feed for pasturing sheep, hogs and cattle than can be raised from any other crop for the same money. Absolutely thou- sands of farmers testify to its great value as a green feed, while many who have tried it for hay speak very highly of it. Rape has a host of wit- nesses who testify to its great worth as a valuable sheep and hog food,
We have sown it on our farm for the - past five years and know it to be a great feed, and would advise all farm- ers to sow their cattle yards, feed lots, etc., not used in summer, thus turning alot usually allowed to go to weeds and become a disagreeable eyesore, into a beautiful le ndscape, nothing being prettier than a nice field of gTowing rape filled with sheep and hogs, feeding con- tentedly. All who sow it for sheep pasture are unani- mously loud in praising its valuable qualities.
DESCRIPTION
Dwarf Essex Rape is an annual, much like the Swede- ish turnip, or ruta bagain appearance, but the root is, more like that of the cabbage. The leaves are large glacious, smooth, spreading, variously notched and di- vided. It can stand a pretty hard freeze and stand well into the winter, similar to the cabbage. It will not seed the first year but must be pulled and set out the follow- ing year, like a cabbage, to secure seed.
Our climate is not adapted to the profitable raising of seed, but the best seed comes from EsSex county, Eng- land, where we procure ours,
Under ordinary field conditions the plant reaches a height of from 2% to 4 feet, and the strong growing roots penetrate the soil to a considerable depth. For the best development of rape it requires a rich, moist, loamy soil, and will usually do well on any but light, sandy soils and stiff clays, such soils being generally deficient in vegetable matter. In general, a soil that will produce good crops of turnips, cabbage, wheat and corn, will be suitable for rape,
Throughout the northern states seeding may generally take place from June first, or possibly earlier, to the middle or last of July, according to the season and local- ity. In the south the seed may be sown any time from May to October.
The rape is generally ready for use in about eight to ten weeks from the date of seeding, oftenless. The general practice is to use it as a soiling crop. or as_pas- turage. Sheep and swine may be turned in the field and allowed to remain until rape is pastured off. Cattle may also be allowed torun in the field.
Rape has high feeding value. Makes excellent feed for fattening sheep and swine, and for producing an abundant flow of milk in milch cows. On account of danger of tainting the milk many people do not feed it to cows until after milking.
A good crop will furnish at least twelve tons of green food per acre, and its nutritive value is nearly twice that of clover. One acre of well grown rape will furnish pasture for 10 to 15 head of hogs for two months, and in that time will fatten them in good form for mar- ket.
Under favorable conditions three to four pounds of seed per acre will be sufficient, and it will never be nec- essary to sow more than five pounds per acre. The seed can be planted in drills far enough apart to allow culti- vation, or it can be sown broadcast.
The Agricultural Department of the United States, as well as each of the state Experimental Stations, the ed- itors of all agricultural papers, the best posted men and the highest authority, are very decided and emphatic in their opinions of the great value of this plant, so, brother farmers, it is no experiment, but something you can re- ly upon, and you will do well to get in line and add to your profit by sowing some rape. ‘ :
This plant may be grown successfully in the following ways, viz; 1. In the spring, to provide pasture for sheep andswine. 2. In June or July, on well prepared land to provide pasture for sheep. 3. Along with grain, to provide pasture for sheep after harvest. 4. Along with peas, oats, or clover seed, to provide pasture for sheep, and to get a “catch” of clover. 5. Along with corn drilled in broadcast to provide pasture for sheep. 6. In corn, sowing the seed wlth the last cultivation
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given thecorn. 7. Along with rye sown in August in the sheep pasture. ;
When rape is sown broadcast, five pounds of seed per acre will suffice. When sown in rows, say thirty inches apart, and cultivated, from one to two pounds will be enough.
There is no denying the fact, that a great deal of rape seed thatis sold throughout the country is grown in Holland, as that comes somewhat cheaper than the English grown rape. There is a very perceptible differ- ence in the seed, the English being smaller and more of a purplish cast, while the Holland rape is darker; and there is quite a difference in the plant, the English being from one-third to one-half taller, supplying a great deal more foliage of superior feeding quality. We positively assert that the seed we offer is genuine English grown, so you make no mistake in sending to us. co the price we quote it is a much closer margin than others.
We have arranged for a large quantity of this seed of the true Dwarf Essex Rape with a grower in England, and pay a good price for it. We could buy seed else- where for less, but do not think it would be just to our customers. For this reason we are not always able to make as low prices as our competitors. A few cents extra per acre may make a great many dollars differ- ence in the crop. We will guarantee the price lower considering the quality of our seed, than any other seed Hose Don’t stand back forprice. The quality is guar- anteed. “
Price—1 lb postpaid 20c; 4lbs prepaid 65c; 10 lbs pre- paid $1.50; by freight or express at purchaser’s expense 4l1bs or more &c per pound; 10 lbs or more 7c per Ib; is pounds for $1.00; 100 pounds or more 5%c per Ib.
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_ We can supply the Victoria rape at the same price. It is also from England and some prefer it, as on some soils it, perhaps grows a little stronger.
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If you have only one sheep, or if you have one hun- dred, it will pay you to send for some of our Dwarf Es- sex rape seed at the rate of 4 1lbperhead. It will make better and more mutton than any feed you can raise,
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Humbolt, Iowa, July 9, 1904. A. A. Berry, Seedsman, Clarinda, Lowa. Dear Sir:— I sowed two acres to rape seed purchased of you last spring, and when it got a fair start, turned in 15 sows and 75 pigs, but they cannot hold it in check. I think it would feed five times this number. It is now above the largest sow’s back. WhatshallI do with it? Please tell we what to do and oblige, Yours truly, N. R. JONES.
SATISFACTION
Henry C. Gosch. of Canistota, S. D., writes: ““Your rape seed is the best hog feed I ever had. I have recom- mended it to many as I think itis the best. I will send for the potatoes later.”
Prices Talk. We are not guaranteeing our seeds to be better, and much superior to those of other seedsmen, but their quality is of the best and superior to many and we ask you to compare prices.
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A valuable plant introduced by the University of Cali- fornia, capable of growing in arid lands where nothing else of agricultural value will thrive. Nutri- tious and good for all kinds of live stock Especially suited to regions subject to periodical drouths. One pound of seed is sufficient for an acre, if carefully scattered over the surface. Sow in fall or spring, in pulverized soil, and cover very lightly. =! Seed may be started in box fr*meor gar- den, and the plants® when » ‘nh s high, set out 6 om 8 feet each way from one another. This plant is now held in high esteem as much land, worth nothing, has been reclaimed byit, 3: in a manner and toa degree that seems al~ most miraculous.
Price—Pkt 10c3; oz 15c; 4 1b 40c3 Ib $1.25 5 lbs $5.00. Postpaid.
< THOUSAND HEADED KALE
One acre will fatten 35sheeporhogs. it has deen in- troduced several years in thiscountry. It is grownin Holland, Denmark, Russia, and England. In England, especially, itis rapidly taking the place ofrape. They state that there arefully threeor fourtimes as much of this grown than of rape. The seed is more expensive than rape but it takes much less, It may be sown from April until mid-summer. It grows 4or5 feet high, and is completely covered with small whorrls of leaves, giv=- ing it the name “‘Thousand Headed Kale.” It branches out from the bottom, grows very fast and is greatly rel- ished by hogs, cattle, andsheep. The roots penetrate to a great depthin subsoil, It grows very rapidly after being eaten off. One of the greatest foods of the cen- tury for cattle. The best way to plantis with garden drill, dropping the seed about 8 inches apart in the row, the rows being twelve inches apart, In this way, one pound will be sufficient for oneacre. You will be great- ly astonished and agreeably surprised atthe very large amount of green food of the highest value which can be oan from one acre, and at ths small cost of the seed.
The directions for cultivating are found under Rape Seed as their habits are very similar. It is much better to sow in drills but, of course is very difficult to put only yne pound which is sufficient on one acre. Sowing broad:
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cast, 2% pounds will be enough. The average American farmer does not take kindly tosowingin drills. You can make sheep the most profitable animal on the farm by plantiig Kale,
Some of the largest farmers in England use Kale ex- clusively for pasturing sheep and make it profitable. It is also very good for hogs, and we use it in our Hog Pasture Mixture. You should try our superior Thous- and Headed Kale by sowing at least an acre ofit. We have placed the seed very low and there is no question about not affording it, as you cannot afford to sow none. We import our own seed and have best English grown.
Price—Oz pkt 5c; 441b10e; 1 -0c; 24 Ibs 65c, postpaid. By freight. 1b 20c; 244 lbs 45c; 5 lbs 85c; 50 Ibs $8.00.
HOG PASTURE MIXTURE
For the past three y-ars we have been supplying our customers with Hog Pasture Mixture and we have been very much pleased with the results, as a great many farmers havespoken in thv highest terms of this. Itis certainly just what the farmers are looking for, and we are proud to know that the success has been so phenom- enaland in every way fully up to tneir expectations. So many farmers do not hay: tame grass pastures, (but every one should), and those who do keep too much stock
\ on pasture which eat it bare. There arelotsin which
cattle feeding has been done during the winter and win- ter quarters for hogs and cattle, of possibly an acre or two, which would be broken up to advantage when cat- tle went tograsSor were sent to market, and sown to Hog Pasture Mixture, thus turning an eye sore about
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on and at the same time valuable. Wemake the asser- tion, and can prove the same, that one acre of Hog Pas- ture Mixture will produce ‘as much feed as5to 10 acres -of corn produces, if you put itin and handleitright. It must not be pastured toosoon nor left until it gets too large, depending altogether upon thenumber of hogs and
- amount of pasture. =< Tast season, in response to anumber of our patrons,
we put up a special mixture for hog pastures that in ev- ery instance has proven satisfactory. We have had gratifying letters and words of praise in regard to this Mixture which is made up as follows: Sand Vetches, Rape, Pencillaria, Thousand Headed Kale, Cane, Bar- loy, Speltz, Peas, Soy Beans, Cow Peas, Japanese Millet, Turnips, Teosinte, Canadian Field Peas, etc. We vary
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this according to the conditions and requirements of each section in which the purchaser lives. When you order this mixture itis necessary to give the following information remembering that the pasture will be ready for use under all ordinary circumstances, in 5or 6 weeks aftersowing. ist. State what month you wish to sowthe seed. 2nd State the character of the so il in county and state in which youlive. With this informa- tion we will send a mixture to you that will please you. and we feel confident thatyou will find it the best -:nvest- ment you ever made on yourfarm, as2or3 acres Will produce a great amount of very valuable feed, and will go agreat way_toward growing a lot of pigs with the use Of very little grain that is selling for such high pric- ces. This, with a crop of barley or early corn, will make you independant of high priced feed for hogs.
If you wish to make a success and obtain the greatest amount of profit from your hogs, you must provide pas- ture. An annual pasture is absolutely necessary. The Pasture Mixture we offer is all the very best and it takes but a small amount of land to_ produce great quantities of feed, Fence off from 1 to 5 acres according to the number a hogs you have and although you may have other pasture. you should have this to fall back «pon
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when the other is eaten off or bare, during the hot sum- mer months. One acre is worth five acres of corn.
Gulture—Plow your lots or field where you intend to sow this mixture, harrow once, then sow tne mixture and harrow thoroughly at least twoorthree times. It requires from 20 to 40 lbs per acre according to the char- acter of the soil, rich soil requiring more. Twenty-five pounds is about sufficient for an average soil.
Price—25 !bs 85c: 50 lbs $1.75; 100 lbs $3.25. Bags free.
THE NEW GRASS OR SPANISH FIELD PEA.
These peas were recently introduced into this country and are proving a decided success, making a yield of from 30 to 40 bushels per acre. They are the size of field peas, bluish in color, not buggy, owing to the manner in which they grow, flower and ripen. Flat straw, stools, and stands up well. They grow like grain and may be cut with acommon harvester. Thestraw remains green and is a good fodder or hay for cattle, equal tothe best clover.
To the scientific farmer looking for proteine grain to balance ration, willsay that they cannot be excelled. They are richer and finer for soup than any other pea.
Should be sown early in the spring, at the rate of 1% bushels per acre. This pea has proven itself bug proof and will not fall down on our rich soils.
Price—One lb postpaid 25c; peck 75c; 1 bu $2.75; 2 bus or more $2.50 per bu. Bags free.
SPANISH GRASS PEAS FINE
Batesville, Texas, June 9, £903. A. A. Berry. Clarinda, Iowa. Dear Sir:—
I bought one bushel of the New Grass Pea of you this spring and am more than pleased with the pros: pects of returns under hard treatment and conditions.
Yours truly, GEO. MYERS.
CHICKEN PASTURE MIXTURE
This will filla long felt want. Many poultry raisers have been asking for something that will make an abundance of good green feed, as they do not have per- manent pasture, and many donot have sufficient, but wish to sow something that will provide some good, nu- tritious green feed.
There are plots of ground close to your chicken houses and yards that ean %e utilized very profitably to this splendid feed.
Prepare the ground by plowing and harrowing early in the spring, and sow any time up tc August first, sowing 20 lbs per acre, and keep the chickens off until it be- comes of sufficient size, which will require from two to four weeks, according to the size of your pasture and the number of chickens you have, as the more you have for the pasture the larger you must let it grow before ale lowing chickens to run upon it.
The following are some of the seeds that compose it: Rape, Spinach, Kale, Panacura, Cow Peas, Soy Beans, Teosinte, Japanese and Turkish Millet, Speltz, Rye, ete
Price—One lb 20c postpaid; at purchaser’s expense 1 lb 15c; 51bs 60c; 10 lbs 75c; 201bs $1.25. Bags free.
PANAGURA
Called by some, giant beggar weed, butis in no sense a weed. Itis used very extensively in the south to build up their worn cotton and tobacco lands.
Anerect plant, botanically belonging to the great leguminous group, along with peas, beans, clover, etc, It attains a height of from three to eight feet, and is ex- tremely valuable in sub-tropical regions, or dry soils for forage and hay purposes and for green manuring, Six to eight pounds of seed per acre are required. Sow in June. in well pulverized soil, at a time when the weather is not excessively dry. Growth is quick and luxuriant.
Price—Pkt 5c; oz 10c; %4 1b 15c 11b 35c postpaid. Pur- chaser’s expense 20c per 1b,
Our Great Fifty-Gent Collection of Best Vegetables is a Prize Winner, Described on back of Gatalogue Envelope.
Columbus, Neb., Aug. 12, 1903. A. A. Berry Seed Company. Gentlemen :— i The seeds I got of you this spring came up fine. You may depend on my ordering another
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spring. The sunflowers are from four to ten feet high, and the flowers measure one to three feet around, and I think they will make fine chicken feed. The mangels are all one could ask for. You may put thisin your Catalogue if you wish to show others how well pleased I am with your seed. Thisis the second yearl have or- dered seed from you. Yours truly. SIMON IOssi
THE WONDERFUL SAND VETCH
True Vicia Villosa
This is the very best thing to be sown in orchards. A comparatively new forage plant in this country. but has proven to be of the highest value. The United States Agricultural Department recommends it very highly as a feed, and of great value as a fertilizer, estimating the value of a crop if plowed under as equal to 1,000 to 5,000 pounds of commercial fertilizer. It succeeds in all soils and stands the extremes of drouth, heat and cold, It makes a good pasture all winter in the south, and is more. hardy than clover in the north. We think you
should sow some of it this year.
In cultureitisa great stooler. When intend- ing for hay it should be left stand until the flow- ers have, for the most part, given way to the pods and some of the seeds become well form- ed. The crop is then ready for the mower and will yield according to soil five to seven tons per acre. You can pas- ture with good results all summer long by sow- ing at different times. Do notfailtotry it. If ( youdo you w.ll miss one of the gieat treats of your lifetime in farming, because we thiak our sand vetch will give re- sults you have never had ! before. It will put your land in such shape as it | never was before, and if the land is poor and you wish to enrich it, this will do so more quickly than anything you have ever tried. Sown in the i falllikefall wheatit will make good green pasture like rye during the win- ter. It can also be sown in early spring for late crop at the rate of 15 to 20 pounds per acre. Send to Berry for best seeds.
Price—Postpaid 1 lb 25c; 3lbs 65c; by freight at buy- aS expense, 10 lbs $1.25; 25 lbs $2.60; 50 1bs $5.00; 100 lbs
GIANT SPURRY
The great forage plant for poor ana sandy soils. This is an annual extensively cultivated in Europe as @ win- ter pasture for cattle and sheep. Is also used in mak- ing hay, and is an excellent fertilizer for light soil, and valuable for forage. Agricultural papers and all farm writers urge the planting of spurry and teo- sinte.
Culture—Prepare the soil well. Sow for hay at the rate of 6 to10 pounds per acre; for fertilizing sow at the rate of 15 pounds per acre, and plow under as soon as 15 inches tali. Youcan sow two seedings a year for fertil- izing.
Our seed.s the best obtainable, grown in Germany where it reaches its highest perfection, and no one can
produce or sell you better seed than what we offer.
Price—1 0z 5c: 1 {b 20c; 10 1bs $1.80 postpaid; by freight i lb Lge 10 Ibs 90c; 50 lbs $4.00; 100 Ibs $6.90. No charge for bags.
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Sometimes called Esparsete. Used principally for sandy, sunny soils. It is very valuable for this kind of soil as it producesan abundance of herbage and such large quantities of excellent hay and quality of pasture
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that we heartily endorse it. It is used greatly through- out Europe. e are sure thatif you useit once you will become greatly attachea to it and grow it every year. It makes the poorest, sandiest soils yield heavier the second year. r
Price—Postpaid pkt 5c; 1b 25c. By freight orexpress 10 lbs $1.00; 50 lbs $4.25; 100 lbs $7.50. Sow 20 to 40 lbs per acre.
FIELD PEAS
To those, who wish Field Peas to sow for soiling or ‘green peas to mix with grain as in case of some who did not get afull proportion of peas in Bonanza Mixture, owing to the wet backward spring and dry weather lat- er, we wish to say we have a supply for our customers which we will sell right, and to persons wishing them we will say that we handle the two main varieties and sell them at alow figure. There are a great many who wish to mix their own grain and want Peas and a great many who raise peas alone, as it is quite successfully done in many parts.
For Dairy Gows and Hogs. Equal to corn, and six weeks earlier.
Can be sown separately in drilis or broadcast, 2 or 2% bus. to the acre, or with oats 1% bus. to the acre.
The Field Pea does not succeed in the hot climate of the Southern States, but does wellin the North, and on any soils adapted to oats or spring wheat, -
Cut and feed green, or if for hogs alone, can be used as pasture. : 5
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June, for dairy ccws then stubble turned under and sown to mixed peas and oats, furnishing a large amount of forage in August when grass pastures are usually short, and producing a supply of milk as abundant as in early summer months
As a fertilizer they come next to clover, to be plowed when they commence to blossom. They will grow on land that will not produce clover.
Scotch Beauty—Best blue field peas. Postpaid Ib 25c: by freight pk. 65c: bu $2.25; 2 or more bus #2.10 per bu.
White Ganada—More used than any other. Postpaid Ae ie by freight pk 75c; bu $2.25: 2or more bus $2.10 per ushel.
SOY BEANS
This plant has done wonders for thin, cropped out farms and has caused much favorable comment among our farmers. It is a plant from Japan, similar to the clover plant in its habits of growth, but produces pods filled with nutritious beans, relished by all kinds of stock. We will not enter into a full description of it, but write to Sec. JAMES WILSON, Department of Agriculture, Washington, D.C., asking him to send Farmers Bulletin No. 89 on “‘Cow Peas’’ and No. 58 On “‘ The Soy Bean as a Forage Crop.” It will ccst nothing to those interested in these plants, It will tell you all about them, how to plant. how to harvest, etc.
We have two varieties, the Dwarf and the Medium Soy Bean, and we find that they do well here in Iowa, and are a valuable feed, as well as greatly building up the soil. Thereis no sense in a man raising corn all of the time. wearing out his land, when he can raise something that will pay and at the same time build up his land.
Price for either variety— Postpaid Ib 25c: by freight, pk 95c; % bu $1.85; bu $3.00: 2 or more bus €2.75 per bu.
BAR
Many farmers object to barley, especially those in the corn belt, having in mind the old style kinds, as hard to. handle, growing short, not yielding, etc. Thatisa thing of the past, and old varieties, like the old stage coach, have to give way to something better, varieties that can be handled easily, grow as tall or taller than other grain yield well, and whose quality is good.
We think it is a mistake for stock raisers to grow corn only, aSmore growth or bone making feed is needed in raising young stock, That barley can be successfully grown right here in the corn belt is a demonstrated fact.
The oat crop is uncertain south of Iowa, and often makes a poor yield, as the soil is too heavy and rich and the summers are too warm, causing the straw to grow too rapidly, they rust, blight, and fall.
But barley is taking the place of oats in a great meas- ure, and thé acreage will increase each year as the far- mers become acauainted with it and are convinced of its great value. Brother Farmers, you had better hurry to
GOW PEAS
A valuable and nutritious green forage or hay crop. Enriches poor land; improves good land.
One of the best and most econom- ical ways of improving the soil is the plowing under of a leguminous crop. Cow Peas have been founa superior for this purpose, making one of the largest yielding and most nutritious crops known, and as a Soil improver, they are invalu- able. They grow on any soil that is not wet or cold, and especially on soils medium or light. Like clover they absorb nitrogen from the air, and the roots, reaching deep into the soil, bring up the necessary potash, thus making a complete and natural fertilizer. The Cow Pea has greater power than any other legume. to extract the nitro- gen or ammonia from the air and store it in the vines and roots, so that even if the crop is cut off the land is enriched and improved by the roots. From 5 to 9 tons of green fodder to the acre have been pro- duced. planted early in the central corn belt section a crop can be cured for hay the same as clov- er, then in a short time the stubble will put out a new growth which can be turned under in the fall, as a fertilizer. They are sown through
the middle north as late as the first of July, while through the South as late as the first of August, sown broadcast 1 to 1% bus to the acre.
Youcan drill them in using only % to% of a bu per acre so that it does not require the same amount of seed as when sown broadcast. We mix this seed in our Hog Pasture Mixture and it is a good soiling crop. We urge you to plant a. field of it and are sure you can make it profitable, and at the prices quoted you cannot fail to recognize a bargain. We have three varities of Cow Peas although there area numbergrown. The mixed Cow Peas for soiling and feeding’are recognized asa SUCCESS.
Price—Whippoerwill—Postpaid 1b 25c; % bu 5c; % bu $1.35; bu $2.50: 2or more bus $2.25 per bu. Bags free.
Glays—Postpaid lb 25c: by freight or express 4% bu 85c % bu $1.50; bu $2.75.
Mixed Cow Peas—The largest percentage of Cow Peas comes to market under the name “mixed’’, being com- posed of different varities which have grown together. They grow thicker and make larger growth of vine than Single varieties. Are splendidly adapted for soil im- proving or for pasture or hay.
Price—Postpaid Ib 25c. By freight 4 bu 65c % bu $1.25 bu $2.25; 2or more bus $2.00 per bu. Bags free.
L EY
get some barley seed, sow your grass seed with it and be sure of getting a good stand. < Barley has these strong points initsfavor: Itis ear- ly (several years ago wehad a 25 acre field of it that was all in stack and could have been threshed the latter part of June, and the crop yielded 50 bus. to the acre); it stands up better than any other kind of small grain: the yield is almost invariably good, often yielding more per acre than oats;it weighs about 16 lbs more to the bush-. el than oats; its muscle bone producing and nutritive qualities make it a great feed; it makes the best nurse crop that yet has been discovered; the straw is very valuable for feed. : : Why not buy some seed and go toraisingit? | Barley is grown in early spring similar to spring wheat or oats at the rate of 1% to 1% bus peracre. Sow on fall or winter plowed ground preferable to early spring plowing, do the work shallow and harrow the ground thoroughly after sowing or put itin with a press drill
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which is always recommended. On our farms we, have raised lots of all kinds of barley and always sown it with a press drill, and never had a poor piece nor a field that did not make a good yield.
Barley does best on rich land, especially the beardless sort, but we have frequently seen very satisfactory yields from thin, worn out land, and sometimes phenom- enal yields from lands where one would least expect it.
SUCCESS BARLEY .
A new club or beardless variety
This is a splendid variety of barley. We have had zreat success withit. It will stand the richest of land. It is the earliest barley known. If sown as early as spring wheat can be sown it will ripen with us about the last of June or the first of July, The straw is about the height of common barley, but better, and will stand uponanyland. If the Jand and good season can pro- duce 80 bushels per acre the straw can hold it up, Sow as early as you can; the frost does not hurt it. This barley has remained on land tron: harvest till spring and grew the next season and for two successive sea- sons. This barley will, if sown early, head two or three days later than winterrye and ripen four or five days before therye.
It will be matured early enough to feed to hogs and chickens (horses and other stock if they need it), June 25, when other feed is scarce. Itis 5 days earlier than any other barley and therefore will grow farther north and south than any other, asit will ripen before the bad weather. No other grain ever had the boom that Suc- cess barley hashad. Getin the push early this year.
Price—1 pk 35c; % bu 65¢c; 1 bu $1.00; 20r more bus 90c per bu; 10-bu lots 80c per bu.
CHAMPION BARLEY
This is one of the newest varieties <A few years ago it sold for $25 per bushel and 10c per grain. It creat- ed a sensation when first introduced. Five | oa years ago we procured
/ a small quantity and sowed asmall field,and we can truthfully say itis aliright, even su- perior to the Success. - Perhaps it yielded a » little better under fa- / vorable circumstances and the grains were plumper. Itis ‘‘beard- less.’ as is the Success. and nice to handle. It grows tall and stands
up well. It is about five dayslater than the Success, and we can
heartily recommend it as superior to all oth- ers. It makesa splen- did appearance when ripe as theheads droop alittle and show even and thick. Thestrawis good and grows taller than any other variety.
Price—1 pk 35c; % bu 65c; 1 bu $1.00; 20r more bus 80c per bu; 25 bus or
more 75c per bu. Bags free.
Start right this season by purchasing your seeds of Berry.
BEARDLESS BARLEY A SUCCESS IN OKLAHOMA
Mutual, Okla., Aug. 5 1902. Berry Seed Company, Clarinda, Lowa.
Gentlemen: I have this year threshed between 400 and 750 bushels of good seed from the seed 1 got of you and can sell it to youif you wish it,
Very truly, Cc. H. KIRKWoOoD.
$3,500 in cash paid to our patrons this year; see page 6.
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BEST OF FIVE SEED HOUSES
Montevideo, Minn., Aug. 15, 1903. A.A. Berry Seed Company.
Dear Sirs—I think it will please you to know, as it does me to say, that I bought seeds from five different seed houses last spring and yours gave me the best Satis- faction of all. I want some winter wheat. etc., etc.
T. M. KEITHLEY.
Prices Talk.—We are not guaranteeing our seeds to be better than, and of much supe- rior quality to those of other seedsmen, but their quality is of the best and superior to many, and” we ask you to compare prices.
MANSHURY BARLEY .
No bearded barley since its introduction ever enjoyed so prolific asaleas Manshury. The heads are very long, filled with plump kernels; straw is strong. It is 6-rowed and yields from 40 to 75 bushels per acre. There are hundreds of farmers who think there is no barley in the wide world that equals this. It is very profitable to grow, sure to please, usually has an excel- lent color, and is eagerly pur- chased by malsters. It is a bearded barley.
Prof. Henry,of Wisconsin Ag- ricultural College, in his report: says: “The Manshury still heads the list in its productiveness.” For the last four years our crops have averaged 50 bushels per acre. It is an ideal grain for feed for horses, and ground it makes the best of slop. and ev- ery farmer in the corn belt should grow some of it. Many farmers willsay; ‘I used to grow parley, but it was so hard: to handle, and colored so easily that ithas been a number of years since I grew it.’ The con- ditions now are different. Then it was handled with barley forks and it was disagreeable work to handle it. Now a self- binder does the work, and as for shock- ing and stacking the grain, it is no more disagreeable than fall wheat, and we find that it does not color to any great extent. As a substitute for oats, which is so agitated now, it excels and is much better feed than oats.
Price—Peck 35c; % bu 60c; bu 90c; 2or more bu 8c per bu; 10 or more bu 80c per bu,
Notrer.—It does not reauire tes- timonials to sell barley. We could give hundreds of letters of praise of barley as a grain crop to supplement the old va- Trieties of oats.
Here is what some of our cus- tomers write us from differrnt states; J. A, Munn, of Andrew county, Mo., says; ““Manshury barley made a splendid yield and excelled any crop of oats in my neighborhood.”
John Turner, of Mitchell Co., Kan., says: “Your Manshury barley takes the lead, as my crop was fine, and it will be largely grown here in the fut- WTre.;?
E. W. Shaffer, of Kearney county, Nebr., says: “Man- shury barley is fine and a great success here. FE thank you for sending me such great seed.”’
Frank W. Foster, of De Kalb county. Ill.. says: “Of all the small grains I ever raised your Manshury barley is the best. Itissimply a money-maker.”
We could give similar testimony from other states but lack of space forbids
GANSHURY BAKLEY
A. A. BERRY SEED COMPANY, CLARINDA, IOWA
SPELTZ
Another very suc- cessful season of Speltz growing in this part of the country has proven without a doubt the great value of this grain.
We wish to empha- size the fact that ié will pag you to grow Speltz. We are in ‘dead earnest’ in ad- vising you to raise this, as we know you will be pleased and it will pay you. We have put the price very reasonable and all can afford to raise a field of it next spring. !
Speltz is a new grain and looks more like barley than any any thing else,
- and we have placed it among the variet- ies of barley. It is
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pian Sea, andits value was not known anywhere else until recent years. Several years ago an emigrant from there brought some to this country. This was in Dako-
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RECENT LETTERS FROM CUSTOMERS
A. F. Harrisof Peoria County, Lllinois, says that his speltz, of which he had 10 acres, was the wonder of the neighborhood and he was more than pleased with it.as it was all that we claimed for it.
T. G, White of Holt Co., Nebraska, says “‘Speltz receiv- ed from you was certainly a success as the crop was good yielding 108 bushels per acre.”’
W. R. Hill of Clay Co., Kansas, writes to us the Speltz was an immense crop and yielded more than any oats in the neighborhood.
T. E. Smith of Guthrie, Okla., in aletter to us says that the Speltz raised from the seed he received from us was first class, the yield being something wonderful.
Mineral Ridge, Ia., May 25, 1904. Mr. A. A. Berry, Sir—We found your seed so very satisfactory that I wrote and composed a little poem concerning them.
Very respectfully yours, Miss MABEL HUTCHENS
When in the spring you buy your seec. You want the best, I know,
And so the ones to get are those That A. A. Berry’s grow.
Oats has ever been one of the main grain crops and are extensively raised invall parts of the country, They are being used more and more as human food, as
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ta, where itis now grown on a large scale and takes the place of the corn, to a great extent, as a feed for horses cattle, and hogs. Dry weather has no effect on it.
We have grown it here in this climate and the result has been entirely satisfactory. We know thatit will out-yield barley .or oats, as it is hardier, and its feeding value is great. Hundreds of our customers report won- derful yields of from 50 bus. to 130 bus. per acre. All who raised it had better returns than from any other crop of small grain and it was easier to save during wet harvest. It is planted in early spring similar to wheat and oats, requiring about 1% bu per acre, 40 lbs per bu- shel. While we do not believe it to bequite asgood a grain for grinding as barley or rye to make chop feed for hogs owing to the fact that there is more husk about the grain, but the increased yield will more than make up the difference, and it makes the cheapest good grain for grinding with corn to make balanced ration, which is absolutely necessary in obtaining the most profit from your stock.
It is a splendid grain to feed horses, cattle, and calves whole like oats, but we recommend it ground. The ker- nels resemble wheat in shape but are like ryein color. Ttis a cheap feed. It isan enormous producer. Itis early. It does not rust, lodge, nor have weever heard of its being attacked by chinch bugs.
We have sold thousands of bushels of it and never had a single complaint from it but only words of praise. It can be be grown very cheaply and is exceedingly profit- ble any place in the corn belt, as far north as wheat grows. Then why not raise it? Take our advice obtain- ed from actual experience in growing a field of it and having your best interest at heart, and sow some of tt this season.
ae have reduced the price, and put it within reach of all.
Price—Postpaid Jb 25e. Atsender’s expense, 4% bu 40c; % bu 6d5c: 1 bu $1.10: 2 bus $1.00 per bu: 10 or more bus. 90c per bushel. Write for special prices on large quan- tities.
They always keep the best of seed, It pays the best, you know,
So, when you want to buy your seed. ToA. A. Berry’s go.
When you get seeds of Berry’s You’r sure to get the best:
So you can plant them in good faith, For they will stand the test.
Make the home attractive by planting a good supply Berry’s Flower Seeds this season. We have the cream of all varieties.
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SAMPLES—We take pleasure in send- ing samples of any kind of Field Seed, for the asking. Sample ears of corn for 25c, which covers postage and packing, or as many do, send for a pound of the variety you may want which will equal asam- ple of our corn.
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change is necessary. Now is your opportunity to change and get seed with new life and blood with but little more expense than common Oats. In fact in many lo-
Oatmeal mills are springing up all over the west and calities the oats were hardly fit forseed, the crop being doing well. They make a splendid change for the so poor, while in otherplaces there was none produced ground, and this is absolutely necessary it willnotstand of any kind. Like all of our seeds, they have been re- constant cropping of one crop, especially of corn, as is cleaned and graded up to 2 high standard of excellence. often attempted in the heavy corn producing section. Give our oats a fair trial and we venture the assertion Iowa is great in all crops, butis especially strong in that you will not regret it and that you will not be dis- corn, Oats, and barley, and the seed produced here has appointed when threshing time comes. : ; the name of being excellent, always commanding the We have placed the prices very low considering the highest price on the market for seeding purposes. We cost of feed this determining the price to a great extent are fortunate in having several varieties. One of the first on the farm seeds. We pay our growers a good premium necessaries in producing good crops of any kind, and es- and furnish them with pure bred seed, to raise some- pecially of oats, is good seed. Oats, like other seed, will thing extra, and now we offer it to you ona very close ram out in constant cropping on the same farm. an@éa margin for ourselves. We ask you to compare prices
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GOLDEN RUST PROOF OATS
This is a variety of great value, which we are introducing this year. We did not haveit grown in a country under favorable conditions where all varieties of oats do well, but right here in southwestern Iowa, which is considered the best corn-producing country on the globe but not so good for vats, the land being tco strong and the cli- mate too severe, heavy dews and hot sun often causing them to rust and blight, which causes the straw to break and fall, and instead of plump oats there is nothing but chaff. The last two years we have found to be exceptionally bad ones, especially the last season, when there were thousands of acres not cut, and thousands more that did not pay the expenses of harvesting and threshing,
We have long felt the want of a thoroughly rust proof oat and one the: would stand through the adversities of weather such as we have been subjected to for the past few seasons, and we know now we have found it without a doubt, as it has stood the test well and has proven beyond a doubt that we have not failed, butin the Golden Rust Proof oat we have the best variety of oats ever put out. It has prov- en itself absolutely rust proof, making a good yield of standard weight, well filled grains and first-class feeding oats,
Description—In color anold gold or yellow, much better looking than the Red Rust Proof or the Black oats, growing a stiff straw that stands up well but still very valuable for feed. plump berry, well filled with kernel, good feeding quality, medium early, being between the Champion and common oats. The great beauty of these is that they do not rust, blight or lodge when fields all around them are in all kinds of grief by these causes. When you sow oats it is surely worth a great deal to know you will get acrop, Then sow the Golden Rust Proof and protect the crop.
Now this is not a one or two year trial, but the resultof 6 years with good crops and not a break, and the last three years of such poor crops of com- mon oats. With this record, we decided to put them upon the market as seed for the first time. Get started in this and during a poor crop year reap a good crop and during a good crop year reap a wonderful yield. You can doit only with the Golden Rust Proof oats, the best and only oats rust and blight proof.
To show you the carelessness of some farmers in the matter of seed oats we clip an item from the Bloomington Pantagraph :—
“The Bloomington Pantagraph has been told a true story of an Illinois farmer who has been planting a certain variety of oats for many years. He brought some of the seed to the miller to be cleaned, and the miller saw that the oats were so poor that he offered to exchange good, clean seed oats with the man at ten cents per bushel difference. The farmer would not hear to it, and was satis- fied the oats his father had grown were good enough for him, but finally agreed to plant ten acres of his own seed and an equal acreage of the seed furnished him by the miller, the latter to take his pay in partor allof the excess of yieldif any from the better seed. The ten acres from the farmer’s old seed oats yielded 224 bushels, and the yield from the miller’s seed was 432 bushels. The farmer was
: willing to pay the big price to get his eyes opened, but didn’t want any body to know how foolish he had been about selecting seed.”
This of course, will apply to seeds of all kinds, and if you would keep up with the times, brother farmer, pay the extra price and get good seed with new blood and improved varieties. It will not cost you much compared with the Illinois farmer, and at threshing time it will be found to have been a most profitable investment.
Price—1 lb postpaid 25c: peck 75c; % bu $1.00; 1 bu $1.60; 2 bus or more $1.50 per bu; 10-bu lots $1,25 per bu.
Read what some of the farmers who grew oats for us last year say; ‘“‘Clarinda, Ia., Route No. 4. This is to testify that | operated a threshing machine outfit and of all the oats I threshed last fall, the Golden Rust Proof oats I raised for you made the best yield. I raised over 800 bushels and they were the heaviest, best and nicest oats we threshed last fall. Some of my neighbors’ oats did not pay expenses. Some did not thresh their oats. while a good many were not cut at all.” [Signed] Lon Green.—Arthur Williams, of Page Center, Ia., says the Golden Rust Proof oats he raised this year ‘“‘were splendid, the best oats in the neighborhood, showed no rust nor blight,”
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THE NEW LINCOLN
First introduced in 1839. Has stood the test very well and proven to be an excellent variety. No variety_has ever had such a boom in advertising as the “New Lin- coln,” and-was introduced into Minnesota with wonder- ful success.
“It is very productire, having in all instances yielded more to the acre than any of the standard varieties. In one case the yield was 174 bushels from a single bushel of seed. It is very early, and thus far has proven itself rust-proof. Itstands up remarkably well.
On account of its thin hull, heavy meat, and soft nib, it is a desirable variety for feeding. Foroatmeal or grinding purposes it is exceptionally valuable. Choicest stock feed.”’ ae
The above is a description from the originator. We will say that this is a very good oat and has, it is stated stood the test well. We have grown it for several years
past and it has done well and isa splendid variety, and to those who want this kind we will guarantee it genu-
. in the United States;
Price—1 lb postpaid 20c, 1 pk 35c: % bu 55c; 1 bu 85c; 2 or more bu 80c per bu; 10 or more bu 75c per bus; 25 bu or more 70c per bu. Bags free.
BLAGK TARTARIAN
A splendid variety of black oats, and undoubtedly the stiffest straw and best yielder, and an oat standing the adverse conditions better than any other kind of oats. The black oats are not as well known as they should be in this heavy corn-producing section, or even while in England and many other European countries they are very popular and a lead- ing variety. They should be better known here as much land is better adapted to raising black oats than any other kind. If you have resolved never to raise white oats again, or the white oats do not do well with you, raise the Black Tartarian, which is the leading black varie and we know you will be pleased with the result.
Price—1 1b 20c postpaid; % bu 45c; 1 bu 85c 2 or more
bus 80c per bu; 10 or more bus 75c per bu; 25 or more bus 70c per bu,
WHITE SHONEN OATS
A German friend near this place received some seed from a fellow countryman in Minnesota several years ago, and they proved to be such a marvelous success that he has been kept busy raising seed for his neighbors.- He called our attention to their great merit, and we watched them with interest, and can say they are truly a most valuable and successful variety; so we have given Our patrons an opportunity to secure a start in them.
Here is what our customer’s German friends, who are the introducers, say about them: “‘Thisis by far the handsom- est white oats thathave been introduced. The kernels are of a pretty white color, plump and heavy, and do not run to apoint. During the later years they have come tothe front asa bigyielder. Prof. W. A. Henry, of the Wisconsin Ex- periment Station, saysof them in Bulletin 16: ‘For product- iveness, stiffness of straw and thinness of hull the White Shonen stand at the head of the list." We have raised these elegant oats here in Minnesota the past six successive years, and have never seen them yield less than 80 bushels per acre, although we have had years of severe drouth, so that other oats did not yield more than half acrop, but White Shonen never failed. It surely pays to discard your old, run-out and mixed oats and get oats with renewed vigor and productiveness.’’ You can rely upon this seed as being perfectly pure, as it wasraised for seed. Our crop this year was simply great, and the yield immense,
Price—20c per lb postpaid; 4 bu35c; 1 bu 85c3; 2 or more
bushels 80c per bu; 10 or bus 75c per bu; 25 or more bus 70e per bu.
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GHAMPION OATS
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“. Extra early, as they ripen from July 1,to4. The straw is soft and excellent for dairymen, and on land suitable can be grown very profitably. It requires clay soil, or cropped out, light land, and is very valuable as a nurse crop to sow grass seed with, as it gets off the ground early and gives the grass a chance. Henry Wallace, editor of Wallaces’? Farmer, cannot praise this variety enough. and recommends it every time he writes an editorial on oat culture. For dairymen to feed in sheaf, it is claimed by Wallace to excel allothers. It is a small, white oats, grows luxuriantly, soft, stiff straw.
The western agricultural papers are all unanimous in their praise of Cham- pion oats, They have no interest in the seed beyond the interest of their readers; so their testimony should be of the greatest value, as they reach their conclusions as to the valus of these oats either through actual expe- rience or that of theirreaders, For early oats they have no superior, and the thing along with which to sow grass seed,
Price—Peck 30c; 1 bu 85c; 2 or more du 80c per bu; 10 bus oF more 7ac; 25 bus or more 70c per bu. Bags free,
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Mammoth White Side Oats
Called by some New Zealand. We will put up against any kind for ‘an all purpose’ oat south of lowa and that this is the very best variety of oats for this part of the country there is no doubt, and we will refer you to those who run threshing machines here and they will say that Mammoth White Side Oats make the best yield, best grade, and brightest heaviest oats. They stand up better, grow heavier straw and yield bet- ter than any other kind, is the exper- ience of most all of those who have tried them. They are a week or two later than most varieties, and allow hay har- vest to be finished before harvesting them. We have tried a number of varieties and have seen most of the new ones tried and have never yet seen a variety that would equal them for late Oats.
Look at these pric- es—Postpaid Ib 20c. By freight, bu 85c; 2 or more bus 80c per bu; 10 bu lots 75c per bu; 25 bu lots 65c per bu. Bags free.
Red Rust Proof Oats
Called by some Texas Red, and isa very valuable acqui- sition to the varieties of oats we have to of- fer, and one that a large number of farmers in all parts of the country are so favorably impressed with. They get such. good re- sults that they sow no other kind, being stiff straw and an early oat also extremely hardy. It has short spikelets or beards on it which protect it from the ex-
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tremely hot sun, and are sown in the south more than any other va- riety. It does remarkably wel] with us here and some of our cus- tomers, whose crop we handled re- ceived as high as 60 bus.- per acre, and this was an off season for oats We have anice stock of this valu- alas able variety and take pleasure in offering it to our many customers as something of real worth andvalue. ‘A prominent thresherman of a neigh- -boring town told us that two years ago he got so tired threshing poor light oats that he determined to see if he could not improve his crop, so he procured two car loads of these Texas Red Rust Proof Oats and put them out among his patrons, charging just what they cost him, while he was put to extra expense in the way of finding and unloading them. He did this so that he might get a crop of oats to thresh and the result was that it went far beyond his expectations and it made him a friend to the entire community where those oats were produced. They yielded as high as 90 bushels to the acre while oth- er Oats did not yield over 25 to 30 bushels per acre. The oats we offer are from these.
Price—Postpaid lb 20c. By freight, % bu 45c; bu 85c; 2 bu lots 80c per bu; 10 bu lots 75¢c per bu; 25 bu lots 65c per bu. Bags free. ;
Write for special prices on larger amounts of oats.
OATS SPLENDID
Moscow Mills, Mo. Feb. 19, 1904 A, A. Berry & Co., Clarinda, Ia.
Sirs—The seeds received in apple pie order. Am well pleased with every thing. The oats I ordered of you last season, turned out splendid and I have a nice sup- ply of seed oats on hand for this season’s sowing. I am well satisfied with the treatment received, and the promptness with which you fill orders. Shall recom- mend you to my neighbors.
A. W. SARTY.
WHEAT
SPRING WHEAT Early Fife
This has proven truly a great Spring Wheat. Itisa good yielder, stands up well and makes a fine grade of wheat. ItiSnotsurpassed by any variety and has this much over any other kind—it is early, getting ripe a- bout July 4 or sooner, thus getting out of the way of the ravages of chinch bugs, and is rot liable to blight. It is the surest wheat that can be sown in this country If you want to buy spring wheat you can depend upon, this will fill the bill. Z
We have tried a great many varieties and find that none but this kind can be depended upon; in fact it is the only kind that can be depended upon one year with an- other, a poor year with a good year. drouth, floods, and chinch bugs, and it comes out on top and brings good re- turns for the labor spent. upon it.
Price—bu $1.50; 2 or more $1.40 per bu; 10 or more $1.35 per bu. Bags free,
Velvet Chaff or Blue Stem
A very popular variety throughout the Northwest and West. There is probably more of it grown than any oth- er variety.
We have the pure article, and it will pay you to send to us as such a change makes a very desirable one, and our customers who have sown seed bought from uszare unanimous in their’ praises of it as a great yielder and an excellent grade.of wheat.
Price—bu $1.50; 2 or more $1.40 per bu; 10 or more $1.35 per bu. Bags free.
Macaroni Spring Wheat
The thorough establishment of this new wheat indus- try will be of the greatest benefit to agriculture in the semi arid plains. A million or more acres can thus be given to profitable wheat raising, which heretofore, on account of drouth, have been entirely idle or less pro- fitably employed. In a few years’ time the result ought to be an addition of from 30 to 50 million bushels to the annual wheat production of the Great Plains alone.—
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Extract from United States Department of Agriculture.
~ Circular No. 18, June 19, 1901.
Macaroni wheat is a spring wheat. It will produce at least one-third more grain in a gooc year than any
other wheat. and in a dry year will make a good crop
where ordinary wheat will be almost or quite a total failure. The United States Department of Agriculture says in its bulletin: “Itis not only true that Macaroni wheat can be grown in dry districts, but it must be grown there in order to produce the best quality of grain. In the semi arid sections the conditions are perfect for producing this wheat. There is certainly a ready mar- ket for all that can be grown for many years for the man~ ufacturers of macaroni, but should this market become overstocked, the elevators will take it at No.2 grade. which will pay far better than any other variety, as the yield will pay the difference many times over. Sow 1% bushels to the acre in the same manner as other grain. e
Price—Postpaid pkt 10c; 1b 20c. By freight pk 50c; bu $1.60; 2 or more bus $1.50 per bu; 10 bu or more $1.40 per bu Bags free.
We had considerable Macaroni wheat sown about Cla~ rinda last year, and it proved all that is claimed for it and was the best yielder of either fall or spring wheat.
MAGARONI WHEAT FOR THE NORTH
Washington, D. C,, July 12.--*‘Of all the successful ex= periments in scientific agriculture undertaken by the Government, none of them, in my opinion, will prove of greater value to the people of the country than the in= troduction of macaroni wheat from Russia.”
This statement was made today by Secretary Wilson, of the Department of Agriculture, in discussing the re- sults of an experiment that was begun in the winter of 1899-1900.
The wheat is especially adapted to the Dakotas, where the best results have been obtained with it; [although
it thrives and does well wherever wheat is grown], The-
estimated crop of North and South Dakota for this sea- son is 8,000.000 bushels, and the product in other states will bring the total well above 10,000,000 bushels.
It thrivesin abundant sunshine, does not require a large amount of moisture. resists vigorously the attacks of smuts and rusts, and is a strong grower, yielding largely (from 25 to 100 per cent) in excess of the ordinary bread wheats.—Cincinnati Enquirer.
WINTER WHEAT -
This is a splendid winter wheat country where we are, and we have raised it for a number of years with great success. We have made a study of the varieties, and only offer you the kinds that are best adapted to this climate, and give you the benefit of our experience. Do not wait until sowing time to secure your fall wheat seed, but look the mattsr up now and order it. Too many put it off until too late. ;
Our crops never fail here. although sometimes they are lighter than at others, but we are reasonably sure of a good paying crop of fall wheat, and when it comes to this important crop we do not take a back seat for any location or climate. and you will certainly de well to place your order with us at once,
TURKISH RED WHEAT
The very best variety of winter wheat in existence, and may be strictly considered ironclad, as it has proven invariably so here in the most exposed places every win ter for sixteen years past. Its growth somewhat resem bles rye, stooling out greatly and yielding immense crops. having a record as high as 52 bushels per acre un- der ordinary culture. ltisa bearded variety, red and very hard. Whileitis a winter wheat, not sowu until September, it will pay you to order now for shinment as soon as the new crop is harvested.
Prices are somewkat subject to market, as we seli this on a close margin, considering the extra care for seed cleaning, and preparing for shipment,
Send your name now for our fall list of seeds. We will list same and take pleasure in mailing you a cGooy. It will save you money in buying rye, timothy. fail wheat and other fall seeds
BULGARIAN
Raised here more than any other variety asit gota start first and has proven very hardy. and immensely popular. It is a bearded variety. with large, plump grains, lighter colored and much softer than Turkish Red, and is easier ground but does not make as white flour as Turkish Red and Spring wheat, but a very fine grade of winter wheat flour, Hibs _Agreat many prefer it to Turkish Kea, ané itis rath- @F curious asto how the mreference for each variety is
divided here. Wecan recall an instance of two broth- ers, both men of good judgment and first-class farmers, farming side by side, and while one prefers the Turkish Red, and raises that kind, the other rather likes the Bulgarian and sticks to that variety. Both varieties are superior to any yet tested.
BUGKWHEAT
Japanese. About a weex earlier than Silver Hull and yields well, The flour made from this variety is not guite so light in color as Silver Hull, but it has the ad- vantage of being earlier for the north, and the straw is heavier and it branches more, thus taking less seed per acre than other kinds. <
Price—i lb postpaid 25e; by freight 4% bu 50c: 1 bu $1.50 2 or more bus $1.45 per bu; 10 or more bu $1.35 per bu.
Silver Hull. A very good and popular variety. The grain is of a light gray color, is rounder than the com- eeety. has much thinner husks, and is a splendid yielder.
Pricee—1 |b postpaid 25c: by freight 4 bu 50c 1 bu $1.50 2 or more bus $1.45 per bu; 10 or more bus $1.35
BROOM GORN
improved Evergreen—lI'or tength, strength, and straightness of brush, this variety is unexcelled. Itis of light green color. Without the slightest reddish tinge. My males far the best brooms of any grown. Height o 8 feet,
_ Price—By inail postpaid 1 1b 30c; by freight+4 bu 60c; 52 bu $1.10; 1 bu $1.75,
Dwarf Evergreen—This is a very popular variety on account of its not being so liable to blow down and lodge as the taller varieties, Heads are very brushy and it makes a fine yield.
_ Priceé—By mail postpaid 1 1b30c: by ésreight 4% bu Te: % bu $1.25; 1 bu §2,45,
RYE
This is great for winter and early spring pastures and then cut acrop of grain. We offer choice Mammoth, White Rye, which is much superior to the old dark col- ored varieties, as follows;
Price—One bu $1.00; 2 or more bu 90c per bu: 10 bu or more 80c per bu. Bags free.
SEED FLAX
A very profitable crop, and it pays to raise your own seed. Price—One ib 25c; 3lbs 60c; by freight “4 bu 65c: 1 bu $2.15. Ask for price in quantities. as price fluctu- ates.
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To do the right thing at the right time is to plant some of Berry’s seeds in the glorious spring-time, on good soil, and afterwards ¢ive the soil and plants proper attention
HIGH GRADE SEEDS
It costs more to grow a crop for seed purposes than the ordinary farmer can understand. It requires extra choice stock seed, spevial prepa- ration of the land, special cultivation, great care in harvesting, drying, cleaning, testing, preparing for shipment, bags, etc., so that w- are obliged to ask a slight advance over market prices, but any intelligent farmer will agree with us, such pedigreed seed is well worth to nim the price we ask for it. It pays to sow the best seed you can get—and we have iz.
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We are making aspecialty of Grass Seed, being locat- edin one of the best blue grass, clover, and timothy countries in the world, where many farmers raise these for their main crops, We buy direct fromthem. Our seed is recleaned and we are making a ‘Hawkeye’ brand of seeds that are home grown and you know what you are getting, and something you can depend upon with- out seeding your farm to foul and obnoxious weeds. We handle other grades but think that the best is the cheap- est asit will go farther and give better results. We have many advantages and are so situated that we can afford to sell lower than seed houses located in the city. Why? Because the seed houses buy of the farmers through buyers and of course they obtain a profit. They ship to Chicago, St. Louis, Kansas City, or some other center, paying the freight which is all the way from 20c to 45¢e per bushel. The big Seed Merchants get a good profit forhandling, storing, etc. and then sell to country dealers, for them to retail out to the farmers, and they receive a profit after paying the freight, so the farmers who are the consumers, have to pay a commission to these persons and the freight besides, while buying from us is from farmer to farmer, from producer to consum- er. In buying of us you pay only’one profit, and we handle on a very close margin, and you have only one freight bill to pay. Do you see the point?
We have succeeded in obtaining a large stock and are prepared to give a great many farmers bargains, and will make the lowest possible prices at the time of ask- ing. Send a card to us and tell uson what you want prices. Give your trade to us and we will save money for you and sell to you the best of seed.
You know the prices fluctuate on these things so we can set no prices on timothy or clover, for if the market became lower than we quote no one would care to buy. and if higher, we would be losing money as we could put it on the market and get more for it, although we often fill orders for less than the wholesale price on some seeds we price in ourcatalogue. as often later on it turns out that there is a shortage on some things and the market goes up so we get left, as we always flgure