LIST OP CHOICE FARM SEEDS FOR 1908. 



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Late Fall and Early Spring. 



thin land. 60 lbs. 



Vicla Villosa. SAND OR HAIRY VETCH Sandwicken. 



One of the most valuable fodder plants for the West and Northwestern 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 stems, which fur- 

 nish nice, succulent feed. Individual plants will make a 10-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 it 

 can be left to prevent soil washing during Winter and Spring. It is one of the first plants to 

 start into growth in spring and will be again ready to pasture by May, 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. Sow in either fall or 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. On rich soil it yields enormous crops of green fodder, 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 ana 

 to the bushel. Per lb. 15c, by mail 25c; 10 lbs. $1.00; 25 lbs. $2.00; 100 lbs., $7.50. 



SOY BEAN. 



The Seed we offer is Northern Grown, the only kind of any value for the 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, $1.00; 



bushel, $3.50. 

 Guelph (Medium Early Green) — The favorite variety in the Northern States, either for the production of seed or forage. 

 Quart, 20c (by mail 35c); peck, $1.00; bushel, $3.50. 



COW PEAS. 



Highly valued in the South as a forage crop; in fact, it is to the South what clover is to the North. Its. feeding qualities 



are very high. As a soil renovater 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 (bymail 35c); peck $1.00; bushel $3.75. 



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, 20c; 10 lbs. 

 90c; 100 lbs. $7.50. 



LENTILS. 

 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. 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. 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 inynense 

 amount of seeds which are highly prized by poultry raisers. Oz. 5c; 1 lb. 10c 

 (by. mail 20c per lb.); 4 lbs. for 25c; 100 lbs. $6.00. 



WILD RICE. 

 Zizania Aquation — The Seed should be sown during September and October, or in 

 the early spring. 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. $15.00. ^#8%lma$RxULJ£ ^^ 



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