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Title: Descriptive catalogue of farm seeds : wheat, speltz, oats, potatoes, corn, barley and millet
Identifier: CAT31285204 (find matches)
Year: 1901 (1900s)
Authors: J. L. Loebs (Firm); Loebs, J. L; Henry G. Gilbert Nursery and Seed Trade Catalog Collection
Subjects: Nursery stock South Dakota Aberdeen Catalogs; Cereal grasses Catalogs; Vegetables Seeds Catalogs
Publisher: Aberdeen, S. D. : J. L. Loebs
Contributing Library: U.S. Department of Agriculture, National Agricultural Library
Digitizing Sponsor: U.S. Department of Agriculture, National Agricultural Library

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Pedigreed Blue Stem Wheat L. H. Haynes says to Northwestern Farmers "Among the improve- ments I have made in my
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Pedigree Blue Stem Wheat during the past fourteen years by selection, such as making it earlier, increas- ing the length of the head and consequently the yield, also causing uniformity in the hardness of the berry. Blue Stem wheat is of strong growth and stands up well under unfavorable conditions. It is described in old Eastern circulars as follows: "Heads beardless, with white velvet chaff and stem just below the head when green, with a beauti- ful blue bloom, which dis- appears as the wheat ripens, when the straw assumes a bright golden color, en- tirely free from rust, grains hard—similar to Scotch Fyfe, but much more pro- ductive, of excellent milling qualities. This wheat was raised 40 years ago in some of the Eastern states as a semi-hard winter wheat, and since being changed to a spring wheat and acclimated in spring wheat locations, is fast becoming a leading wheat of the Northwest. For three years past I have been unable to supply the demand. Having ar- ranged to increase my acre- age hereafter, I am in hopes in future to be in position to fill all orders." The Brookings Experiment Station Says of this Wheat: "During the present season, in spite of drought, weeds and hot weather, on properly prepared land it has given a yield of from 20 to 25 bushels per acre of No. 1 Northern wheat weighing 58 lb^. per bushel." We have the Simon Pure stock of this wheat as we procured our seed direct from the introducer, Mr. L. H. Haynes. Our supply of this wheat is however, yet, very limited and would advise you to order early. - - - - $1.25 Price, per bu., enough for one acre, " 24 bu., In 5 bu. lots or over at $1.10 per bu. in new sacks. 2,87

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