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Vicia Villosa. SAND OR HAIRY VETCH. Sand wicken. 
This Vetch is beyond doubt one of the most valuable fodder plants for the West and Northwest- 
ern 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 Ieayes and side stems, 
which furnish nice, succulent feed. Individual plants will make a 10-foot growth before going to seed. 
As a Pasture Plant for Poe Veteh is without an equal. From sowings ae in. August an excel- 
Wn es . ent late Kall pasturage for sheep or hogs can be had in 50 days, the 
make Sah hane Werly Spring, plants being by that time two feet in height. After close eating it can 
be left to prevnt 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. 
Walue as a Fertilizer. The Washington ee ee of Agriculture estimates the value of a plowed- 
PITTS under erop of this Vetch as equivalent to putting into the ground $16 to $45 
worth of commercial fertilizers per aere, 
Forapermanent Sow in either Fall or Spring. The Fall crop can be pastured. off. late, and early 
Pasture Plant. — Spring crop pastured in May, after which it should be allowed to go to full 
(eae ne ge growth and will shed its seeds, thus forming a suecession of plants for next sea- 
: For a Hay Crop. son. 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 bushel. Per Ib. 15e, bymail 25¢; 10 lbs. $1.00; 25 Ibs. $2.00; 100 Ibs. $7.50. 
SOY BEAN. 
The Soy Bedn 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. i 
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 Harly 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 35e); peck $1.00; bushel $3.50. 
i 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 im drills—eovering 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 I to 2 bushels seed to the acre. If in drills half the qnantity is 
enough» Michigan Favorite—Northern grown, Quart 20c (by mail 35c); peck $1.00; bushel $3.75. : 
LUPINE. 
_ Bésides 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 
Ibs.to the acre. Per lb. by mail 20c; 10 lbs. 90c; 100 lbs. $7.50. 
: LENTILS. 
A leguminous annual, grown for its seéds, which are largely used for soups. 
The leaf stalks make good fodder. They grow best in dry, sandy soil. Per Ib. by 
mail 25¢c; 100 Ibs. $10.00. 
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| GIANT SPURRY, rid Si 
Spergula Maxima—A valuable annual forage crop for sandy soil or worn-out yaw My 
land, where almost no other will grow, and is especially recommended as a Daa Jy + 
first crop on the pine lands of Northern. Wisconsin and Michigan. It is a & NI a 
splendid catch erop in short seasons, coming into use in eight to ten weeks \ i\ 
from sowing, making excellent pasture for sheep and milch cows. As a 
fertilizer to plow under it has few equals. Sow 10 to 15 Ibs. to the acre. 
Per Ib. (by mail 20¢); 10 lbs. 90c; 100 lbs........ hi RUA rant tiem Ole ee no SRB Bee 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. 10e (by mail 20c per 1b.); 4 Ibs. for 25c; 100 Ibs....-.2..... 0856. $6.00 
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 Ib.); 10 Ibs. $1.75; 100 lbs.$15.00 
