Excerpt from Conditions of the Trade in Timothy, Alsike and Red Clover Seeds: Results of Investigation, 1902
Each Canadian seed house has its own peiar methods of cleaning and grading grass and clover seed. Some of the termswhich are used to designate grades of Timothy seed are Sun,' 'salmon,' Silver,' Fancy te-cleaned,' Prime Western,' and Choice American,' and for clover seed Red Western,' Coon, Antelope,' Cricket,' and N o. It can scarcely be said that 'no. 'antelope,' 'coon,' &c are descriptive of quality when applied to grass and clover seeds. Such terms as Grade No. L,' Grade No. And '(irade No. If used by a reliable seed firm, would mean much to the purchaser.
Seed Testing Stations - T he idea of establishing seed testing stations with a w to improve the quality of seeds sold, as well as to safeguard the interests of agriture, is not a new one. Seed testing stations have been established in most of the leading European countries. Such stations usually form a branch of the agritural experi ment stations, but in a few cases separate establishments have been started solely for the purpose of seed testing.
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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the seed trade of timothy, alsike, and red clover, shedding light on its historical practices and present-day challenges. The author meticulously analyzes hundreds of seed samples to reveal the prevalence of noxious weed seeds, highlighting the urgent need for seed quality control. The book also explores the roles of seed producers, merchants, and consumers in ensuring the integrity of the seed trade, emphasizing the importance of education and transparency. Through its examination of the complex relationship between seed quality and agricultural practices, this book provides invaluable insights for all stakeholders involved in the production and consumption of grass and clover seeds. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9780266765080_0
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