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WARNING. 



As a result of the recommendations of the Division of Entomology 

 in regard to planting- the seed of early varieties of cotton, which have 

 been emphasized repeatedly by the executive committee of the Dal- 

 las Boll Weevil Convention and through other channels, there has 

 been a sudden and enormous demand for special seed. In fact the 

 demand in man}^ cases has exceeded the supply. The result has been 

 to inflate the prices of the seed of certain varieties and, more unfor- 

 tunately, to cause unscrupulous persons to attempt to dispose of com- 

 mon seed from various localities as that of the earl}^ maturing varieties. 

 This matter has gained such headway that it has been considered 

 necessary that this warning be issued to Texas cotton planters. The 

 cotton seed known as " run of the gin seed " from the eastern portion 

 of the belt, though likely to be somewhat better than native seed on 

 account of its more northern origin, is nevertheless almost certain to 

 prove a disappointment to the purchaser. In comparison with the 

 seed of select varieties it is not worth the price that is being- charged 

 for it. Planters who have occasion to obtain cotton seed should pro- 

 cure it in all cases where practicable through reputable seed houses, 

 and in no case should seed be accepted without a guaranty as to its 

 character. It is known of course that such a guaranty would be a 

 recourse of doubtful legal value, but the moral effect of it at least 

 would doubtless serve to protect the planter against fraud. 



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