LIST OF CHOICE FARM SEEDS FOR 1916. 



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MILLETS. 



(Subject to Market Fluctuations.) 



Japanese Millet (Panicum crus-galli) — Is entirely distinct from any other. It yields an enormous 

 crop of forage, which is greatly relished by stock. When cured it makes excellent Hay. A splen- 

 did silage may be made by mixing two parts Japanese Millet with Sand Vetch or Soy Beans, 

 forming a complete balanced ration for milch cows. Sow the Seed broadcast at the rate of 30 lbs. 

 to the acre, or in drills 12 to 18 inches apart, using 15 to 20 lbs. per acre. This variety has been 

 sold under the name of Billion Dollar Grass. (36 lbs. to the bushel.) Per lb. 10c (by mail, 1 lb. 

 20c); bushel (36 lbs.) $2.20; 100 lbs. $5.75. 



Common Millet — Very early; grows 3 to 4 feet high; foliage broad. Sow 1 bushel to the acre. (50 

 lbs. to the bushel.) Per lb. 5c (by mail, 1 lb. 15c); per bushel $1.85; per 100 lbs. $3.50. 



German or Golden Millet — Matures about two weeks later than Common Millet. The Seed we offer 

 is Southern grown, and so much better is it than Northern grown that more than double the 

 quantity of fodder is produced on the same ground. It grows from 4 to 5 feet high. Sow 1 

 bushel to the acre. (50 lbs. to the bushel.) Per lb. 5c (by mail, 1 lb. 15c); per bushel $2.20; per 

 100 lbs. $4.25. 



Early Fortune — A new variety of considerable value in the North. Heads in a month and yields 

 seed and fodder heavily. Seed a beautiful red color and two or three times the size of German 

 Millet Seed. (50 lbs. to the bushel.) Per lb. 5c (by mail 15c); per bushel $1.85; per 100 lbs. $3.50. 



Hog or Broom Corn Millet — Sow 1 bushel to the acre. (50 lbs. to the bushel.) Per lb. 5c (by mail, 

 1 lb. 15c); per bushel $1.85; per 100 lbs. $3.50. 



Hungarian (Grass) Millet — Medium early; grows 3 to 5 feet high; withstands drought and yields well 

 on light soil. Sow 1 bushel to the acre. (48 lbs. to the bushel.) Per lb. 5c (by mail, 1 lb. 15c); 

 per bushel $1.65; per 100 lbs. $3.00. 



SUGAR CANE. 



Sorghum. 



Wisconsin Early Amber — The most widely used in the Northern States. Its distinctive features are 

 earliness and great yield of syrup. Sow when the ground is warm so as to insure a good ger- 

 mination. If wanted for fodder sow from 65 to 80 lbs. of Seed broadcast to the acre. For syrup 

 25 lbs. is sufficient. If drilled in continuous rows so as' to cultivate one way, 12 to 15 lbs. is 

 required. Weight per bushel, 50 lbs. Per lb. 10c (by mail 20c per lb.); 15 lbs. $1.00; 100 lbs. $4.50. 



NON-SACCHARINE SORGHUMS. 



Kaffir Corn — -White or red seeded. Cultivated for both forage and grain. Grows from 4 to 6 feet 

 high. It is generally grown in drills from 2 feet 6 inches to 3 feet 6 inches apart. Thoroughly 

 pulverize the soil before sowing, and do not sow until the ground is warm, using about 12 lbs. of 

 Seed to the acre. Weight per bushel, 56 lbs. 



White Seeded — Per lb. 10c (by mall, 1 lb. 20c); 10 lbs. 45c; 100 lbs. $3.50. 



Red Seeded — Per lb. 10c (by mail 20c); 10 lbs. 45c; 100 lbs. $3.65. 



Broom Corn, Improved Evergreen — Grows 7 feet high. The cultivation is similar to that of corn or 

 sorghum. It may be planted in hills or drills, the rows to be 3 or 4 feet apart. If sown in drills, 

 use about 18 lbs. of Seed to the acre. Per lb. 10c (by mail, 1 lb. 20c); 10 lbs. 55c; 100 lbs. $4.00. 



SOY BEAN. 



The Seed we offer is Northern Grown, the only kind of any value for t.he Northwestern States. 

 When the ground is warm in spring, plant in drills 30 inches apart, using 8 to 12 quarts of Seed to 

 the acre for forage. If for seed use two quarts more. 



Ito San (Early Yellow) — Dwarf growing, early, yielding a large quantity of seed. Quart 20c (by 

 mail 35c); peck, $1.10; bushel $4.00. 



Guelph (Medium Early Green) — The favorite variety in the Northern States, either for the produc- 

 tion of seed or forage. Quart 20c (by mail 35c); peck $1.10; bushel $4.00. 



Black Beauty — Not so early as Ito San, but a heavier yielder and better for forage. Plants stocky, 

 of medium height. Quart 20c (by mail 35o); peck $1.10; bushel $4.00. 



EARLY AMBER SUGAR CANE. 



SOT 

 BEAN. 



COW PEAS. 



Highly valued in the South as a forage crop; in fact, it is to the South what 

 clover is to the North. 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 readily 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. 



Michigan Favorite — Northern grown. Quart 20c (by mail 35c); peck $1.00; 

 bushel $3.75. 



■Write for prices on other sorts. 



LUPINE. 



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

 is valuable for enriching poor, sandy soil. We offer only the yellow variety, 

 which is by far the best. Sow 90 lbs. to the acre. Per lb., by mail, 25c; 10 lbs. 

 $1.20; 100 lbs. $10.00. 



WILD RICE. 



Zizania Aquatica — As the Seed does not retain its vitality well until spring it 

 should be sown after harvest in the fall before the ice forms. Order in spring 

 for fall shipment. 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 prevent- 

 ing loss from drifting into deep water, or washing ashore. Per lb. 25c (by 

 mail 35c per lb.); 10 lbs. $2.25; 100 lbs. $20.00. 



All Seeds on this Page Subject to Market Fluctuations. Two Bushel Seamless 



Bags, 20c each. 



