Seeds
by See Title Page
part of the Agriculure Series


Table of Contents


THE TESTING OF SEEDS
The Science of Seed Testing
In Testing, the Sample Is All-Important
Testing Seeds for Purity and Origin
Tests for Germination In the Laboratory
Ways To Test Seeds For Moisture
How We Try To Measure Trueness to Variety
Testing Seeds for Seedborne Organisms
Tolerances in the Testing of Seeds
What Labels Tell And Do Not Tell
Seed Marketing Services
The Seeds in Your Drill Box
Sometimes There Are Frauds in Seeds
Our Laws That Pertain to Seeds
THE MARKETING OF SEEDS
How We Get Seeds of Vegetables and Flowers
Handling Seeds of the Field Crops
Grass Seeds for Lawns and Turf
The Responsibilities of the Seedsmen
The Four Types of Seed Trade Associations
Statistics and Trends
The Economics of Seed Production
APPENDIX
GLOSSARY