The Rural Voice, 1983-03, Page 40PEDIGREED SEED
HAS CLASSIFICATIONS
Pedigreed seed, as defined and gov-
erned by the Canadian Seed Growers'
Association, falls into one of five
classes.
Breeder Seed — This is the initial seed
stock produced by a plant breeder or
possibly the first supply of an intro-
duced variety. Breeder seed is not a
seed of commerce.
Select Seed — The production from
breeder seed is select. It is grown out
by select seed growers whose experi-
ence in growing seed is recognized by
the Association. The select seed grower
is screened and selected by provincial
committees and then undergoes a pro-
bation period. A select seed plot is
small (one hectare or less) and is grown
in wide rows for intensive cultivation
and roguing for removal of 'off types'.
Select seed is not a seed of commerce.
Foundation Seed — The Foundation
class in cereals is the product of the
select seed grower and is, in turn,
grown out under strict regulations.
Foundation plots of oilseeds and some
special crop kinds are treated in a
similar manner to select plots. Plots are
inspected by staff of Agriculture Cana-
da.
FARM ADVICE
Registered Seed — Registered is pro-
duced by a seed grower from founda-
tion seed. Again, specific regulations
concerning isolation from other crops
and production inspections must be
adhered to.
If all requirements are met, the pro-
duction is tagged and sealed and is
generally sold to other seed growers for
the production of Certified seed.
Certified Seed — Certified is produced
from Registered Seed, and is the last
class to carry a variety name. Certified
seed is recommended for farm use to
produce high yielding commercial
crops. Certified seed may be sold in
bulk by seed growers who are ade-
quately equipped to handle it in this
manner. Bulk certified seed must meet
the same quality standards as those
met by bagged certified stocks.
The term Pedigreed Seed refers to seed
which falls in any of the five classes.
Certified seed is the most common of
the pedigreed classes.
The classification system for forages
and some oilseed and special crops
involves only three classes—breeder,
foundation and certified.
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Hamp x York
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12.1 MM
12.1 MM
10.7 MM
10.4 MM
12.5 MM
12.6 MM
148 days
141 days
156 days
141 days
147 days
153 days
148 days
We also have boars for those on a restricted budget.
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R.R. 4 WALTON, ONT. NOK 1Z0
TEL. 519-345-2317
THE RURAL VOICE, MARCH 1983 PG. 41
SEED
Oats
Elgin • Garry
Barley
Bruce •Massey • Herta
Perth • Mingo • Birka
Spring Wheat Field Peas
• Glenlea • Trapper
Mixtures made to order trom these
varieties
Early order discount until March 4.
Red Clover
• No 1 & Plowdown
Timothy & Alfalfa
White Beans
• Kentwood & Seafarer
Order directly or from your local
dealer
At Blyth contact
1 R Nonkes 523-9456.
R. T. Bolton & Son
Seaforth
527-0559
Dependable Quality Pedigreed Seed
FARM ADVICE
Registered Seed — Registered is pro-
duced by a seed grower from founda-
tion seed. Again, specific regulations
concerning isolation from other crops
and production inspections must be
adhered to.
If all requirements are met, the pro-
duction is tagged and sealed and is
generally sold to other seed growers for
the production of Certified seed.
Certified Seed — Certified is produced
from Registered Seed, and is the last
class to carry a variety name. Certified
seed is recommended for farm use to
produce high yielding commercial
crops. Certified seed may be sold in
bulk by seed growers who are ade-
quately equipped to handle it in this
manner. Bulk certified seed must meet
the same quality standards as those
met by bagged certified stocks.
The term Pedigreed Seed refers to seed
which falls in any of the five classes.
Certified seed is the most common of
the pedigreed classes.
The classification system for forages
and some oilseed and special crops
involves only three classes—breeder,
foundation and certified.
VISTA VILLA FARMS LTD.
R.R. #4 WALTON, ONT.
ARE YOU GOING WITH
LADY LUCK?
WE CAN
TAKE A LOT
OF THE
GAMBLE OUT.
These will be the gamble reducers
York
Hamp
Duroc
Hamp x York
Hamp x York
Hamp x Duroc
York x Duroc
12.3 MM
12.1 MM
12.1 MM
10.7 MM
10.4 MM
12.5 MM
12.6 MM
148 days
141 days
156 days
141 days
147 days
153 days
148 days
We also have boars for those on a restricted budget.
VISTA VILLA FARMS LTD.
Robert J. Robinson
R.R. 4 WALTON, ONT. NOK 1Z0
TEL. 519-345-2317
THE RURAL VOICE, MARCH 1983 PG. 41