IMPROVED COTTON SEED. 105 



and small size. Latterly, we pay more attention to the pro- 

 duction, quality of lint, and picking qualities. 



To Col. Henry W. Vick is, therefore, due the credit of first, 

 scientifically, with great personal labor, perseverance and skill, 

 making the proper selection. We regard these as a very de- 

 cided improvement, and his selling at $10, for two years, 

 proves such to he the fact. I have planted them two years, 

 and will plant one-half my next crop with them. 



The Sugar Loaf was introduced by Mr. W. B. Farmer, 

 Last Chance, Miss., from whence I know not. Two years 

 ago, he kindly gave me two bushels. I planted them on four 

 acres the product, early maturity and extraordinary picking 

 qualities, pleased me so much that I took my most careful 

 hand, and together we selected enough to plant near twenty 

 acres. It is this seed I offer. There are many planters 

 who put the gain at fifty, seventy-five, and even one hundred 

 per cent. I do not promise that much. Having fairly tested 

 it, I place it, say two to four cwt. more per acre on rich land, 

 and enough to warrant a trial. 



The Brown seed is said, by its friends, to excel the Sugar 

 Loaf in all its good qualities. It originated in Copiah County, 

 I learn. 



The Tarver seed, from Alabama, is greatly praised there. 

 These three latter seeds I planted side by side, and I will hold 

 to the first ; and, as I have no prejudice to uphold, I presume 

 I am correct in my judgment. How these latter sell I know 

 not. I learn that Sugar Loaf sold at $1.50 last year. 



Hogan seeds were introduced into Mississippi by Mr. Wm. 

 Hogan, who lives a few miles from me. I saw his field, of 

 some fifteen acres, and was so well pleased that I purchased 

 one bushel for myself, and two and a-half for my friends, at 

 $10 per bushel of twenty-five Ibs. As a special favor, I was 

 allowed the seed cotton, selected from special stalks, and for 

 5* 



