&b HOW TO FLINT. 



DHOURRA CORN". (Sorghum vulgare.) 



There are brown and white seeded varieties. Plant in 

 March or April, or after frosts are over. It requires a 

 rich or well manured soil, which is well plowed or pul- 

 verized. Lay oS rows four-and-a-half feet apart with a 

 row plow, in which drop the seed thinly, so as to average 

 one seed every two to four inches. Cultivate shallow and 

 frequently, and at first cultivation thin to one plant every 

 eight to twelve inches. The seed when ripe are very fine 

 for fowls, good to parch, and good for bread. Requires 

 the full season to mature it. 



EGYPTIAN RICE CORN, OR IVORY WHEAT. 



This, which is a variety of the foregoing, is planted, 

 cultivated and treated in the same manner as Dhourra. 

 It matures much earlier. A desirable crop. 



RURAL BRANCHING SORGHUM. 



Similar to Dhourra. Plant and cultivate in same way. 



FODDER OR FORAGE CORN. 



Indian corn, either the field or sugar varieties, makes 

 an excellent forage. Plant on any rich and thoroughly 

 prepared soil, from March first to July first, in drills four 

 to five feet apart, sowing about three bushels of seed per 

 acre. Cover two to three inches deep. Cultivate it with 

 plow or cultivator until waist high. It is ready to cut 

 and cure when the tassels and silks have appeared. 



KAFFA CORN. 



From Kaffa, East Africa, south of Abyssinia and west 

 of Somanh. This plant very much resembles Millo Maize, 

 and Rural Branching Sorghum. It is planted in same 

 manner and at the same time. It is more desirable, as it 

 is much earlier. It matures an abundant crop of seed in 

 August and September. Makes excellent bread. Very 

 desirable. 



