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Late Fall and Early Spring 



For 



For a Hay Crop. 



Vicia Villosa. Sandwieken. 



This Vetch is beyond doubt one of the most valuable fodder plants for the West and North- 

 western States, owing- to its adaptability to withstand severe drought, heat and cold. The vines 

 are very similar to Pea vines, but are more slender and much more thickly clad with leaves and 

 side Stefflg, Which furnish nice, succulent feed. Individual plants will make a ten-foot growth 

 before going to seed. 



As a Pasture Plant for Sand "Vetch is without an equal. From sowings made in August an 



excellent late Fall pasturage for sheep -or hogs can be had in 50 

 days, the plants being by that time two feet in height. After close 

 eating 1 it can be left to prevent soil washing during Winter and Spring. It is on<r of the first 

 plants to start into growth in Spring and will be again ready to pasture by Hay, or it can be 

 allowed to mature for green cutting or for a Hay crop. Hogs, sheep and cattle eat it with 

 great relish. 

 Value as a Fertilizer. 



The Washington Department of Agriculture estimates the value of a 

 — — — — — ■^— plowed-under crop of this Vetch as equivalent to putting into the ground 

 $16 to $45 worth of commercial fertilizers per acre. 

 Permanent ^ ow ' n either Fall or Spring. The Fall crop can be pastured off late, and early Spring crop pastured in 



May, after which it should be allowed to go to full growth and will shed its seeds, thus forming a sucees- 



asture Plant. sion of plants for next season. In this way a patch can be kept down for years on the one seeding. 



Make sowings in early Spring at the rate of 30 lbs. per acre, broadcast, with the addition of one-half bushel 

 Rye or Oats to furnish support for the <vines. This latter method will give the best satisfaction. On good, 

 rich soil it yields enormous crops of green fodder, running from 10 to 15 tons to the acre; equal to 3 to 4 tons when cured as 

 dried Hay. It is also a remarkable grower on sandy and thin land. 60 lbs. to the bushei. Per lb. 15c, by mail 25c; 10 lbs. 

 $1.25; 25 lbs. $2.75; 100 lbs. $10.00. SOY BEAN 



The Soy Bean has been extensively grown in the South for many years as a fodder plant, and in the last few years has been 

 given considerable attention in the Northern States. 



It is a valuable crop for feeding stock, yielding a large amount of fodder, rich in protein, greatly esteemed by dairymen. 

 Fed green it is a splendid forage for milch cows. 



It is said to be superior to clover as a fertilizer, being a wonderful nitrogen gatherer. 



We offer two varieties, "Early Yellow" and "Medium Early Green." Both Northern grown. The former will be found the best 

 for the' production of seed, while the latter is better for forage on account of the largest yield of fodder. When the ground is 

 warm, plant in drills 30 inches apart, using 8 to 12 quarts of seed to the acre. If for seed two quarts more. 



Northern Grown Seed, the only kind that will mature in the North. Qt. 20c (by mail 35c); peck $1.00; bushel $3.50. 

 Southern Grown Seed as generally sold. Qt. 10c (by mail 25c) ; peck 75c; bushel $2.50. 



COW PEAS. 



Highly valued in the South as a forage crop, in fact it is to the South what clover is to the North. The best use of a crop 

 is to cut and feed it green. Its feeding qualities are very high. As a soil renovator and fertilizer it is quite equal to clover. 

 The dry peas ground make a rich feed for cattle. 



Sow either broadcast or in drills — covering the seed from 2 to 3 inches — after the ground is warm, as the peas rot very read- 

 ily in cold, wet soil. When sown broadcast use from 1 to 2 bushels seed to the acre. If in drills half the quantity is enough. 



New Era — "Whip-poor-will" and "Black." Quart 20c (by mail 35c) ; peck 

 75c; bushel $2.50. 



LUPINE. 



Besides being an excellent forage plant very much relished by cattle, the 

 Lupine is valuable for enriching poor, sandy soil, and is extensively used for that 

 purpose in Europe. We offer only the yellow variety, which is by far the best. 

 Sow 90 lbs. to the acre. Per lb. by mail 20c; 10 lbs. 90c; 100 lbs. $7.50. 



LENTILS. 



A leguminous annual, grown for its seeds, which are largely used for soups. 

 The leaf stalks make good fodder. They grow best in dry, sandy soil. Per lb. by 

 mail 25c; 100 lbs. $10.00. 



GIANT SPURRY. 

 Spergula Maxima — A valuable annual forage crop for sandy soil or worn-out 



land, where almost no other will grow, and is especially recommended as a 



first crop on the pine lands of Northern Wisconsin and Michigan. It is a 



splendid catch crop in short seasons, coming into use in eight to ten weeks 



from sowing, making excellent pasture for sheep and milch cows. As a 



fertilizer to plow under it has few equals. Sow 10 to 15 lbs. to the acre. 



Per lb. (by mail 20c); 10 lbs. 90c; 100 lbs $7.00 



SUNFLOWER. 

 Large Russian — Single heads measure 15 inches across and contain an im- 

 mense amount of seeds which are highly prized by poultry raisers. Nothing 



easier can be grown; plant same as corn in any out of the way place. Oz. 



5c; 1 lb. 10c (by mail 20c per lb.); 4 lbs. for 25c; 100 lbs $5.00 



WILD RICE. 

 Zizania Aquatica — A valuable plant in lakes and marshes to attract wild fowl. 



The seed should be sown during September and October, or in. the early 



spring as soon as the ice has disappeared. Sow broadcast in water from 6 



inches to 6 feet deep, with a mud bottom. Previous to sowing, sink the 



seed in bags in water over night to soak it thoroughly, so it will sink to 



the bottom at once, thereby preventing loss from drifting into deep water, 



or washing ashore. Per lb. 20c (by mail 30c per lb.) ; 10 lbs. $1.75; 100 lbs $15.00 



