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CUKRIE BROTHERS COMPANY, MJLWALKEE, WIS. 



H UNGARIAN GRASS. 



MILLETS 



Subject to Market Fluctuations. 



.Japanese ilUlet (Panicum crus-galli) — Is entirely distinct from any otlier. It yields an enormous crop of 

 forage, which is greatly relished by stock. when cured it makes e.\cellent Hay. A splendid silage 

 may be made by mixing two parts .Japanese Millet with Sand Vetch or Soy Beans, forming a complete bal- 

 anced ration for milch cows. Sow the Seed broadcast at the rate of 30 lbs. to the acre, or in drills 12 to Is 

 inches apart, using 15 to 20 lbs. per acre. This varietv has been sold under the name of Billion Dollar 

 Grass, (36 lbs. to the bushel;. Per lb. 10c (by mail, 1 lb. 20cJ ; bushel (36 Ibs.J ?1.S0; 100 lbs. $4.50. 



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

 to the bushel.) Per lb. oc (by mail, 1 lb. 15c); jjer bushel $2.00; per 100 lbs. $3.85. 



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. 



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 $2.15; per 100 lbs. $4.00. 



Hungarian (Grass) Millet — Medium earlv ; 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 $2.15; per 100 lbs. $4.00. 



SUGAR CAXE. 



Sorghtun. 



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

 and great yield of svrup. .Sow when the ground is warm so as to insure a good germination. If wanted 

 for fodder sow from 50 to 60 lbs. of Seed broadcast to the acre. For syrup 25 lbs. is sufficient. If 

 drilled in continuous rows so as to cultivate one wav. 12 to 15 lbs. is required. Weight per bushel. 50 

 lbs. Per lb. 15c (by mail 25c per lb.); 10 lbs. $1.00; 100 lbs. $S.00. 



Southern Amber Cane — Recommended for fodder onlv. Per lb. 10c (by mail 20c); 10 lbs. 65c: 100 

 lbs. $5.00. 



XOX-SACCHARIXE SORGHU3IS. 



Ka/Tir 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 mail, 1 lb. 20c); 10 lbs. 45c; 100 lbs. $3.50. 



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



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

 It mav 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. 



Sudan Grass — Introduced in 1909 from Sudan by the V. S. Dept. of Agriculture and destined, as some 

 authorities believe, to supplant Millet. Where it can be sown early eliough it will yield two immense 

 crops of Hay during a season, requiring less than two months to come to the proper cutting stage — just 

 before heading out. Great for dry sections, but though preferring a rich loam will thrive anywhere and 

 on an.v soil. For seed sow about 4 lbs .per acre in rows 3 feet apart. When broadcast or drilled in for 

 hay or fodder 16 to 24 lbs. per acre are required. Per lb. 40c (bv mail 50c); 10 lbs. $3.75: 25 lbs. 

 $9.00. 



Subject to Market Fluctuations. 



CURRIE'S 



Superior Grass and Clover Mixtures for Spring and Summer Sowing. 



The following mixtures are composed of the different varieties of Grasses and Clovers suitable to produce 

 big Hay crops in our Northwestern States, and are the result of years of Actual Experience. 



No. 1. For One Tear's Hay and Two Tears' Pasture — This mixture is composed of grasses which will 

 produce an immense Hay crop the first season, followed by a large second crop, If no second crop 

 be taken off. luxuriant pasture can be had all summer and fall. 



Sow 20 lbs. per acre. Cost per acre $4.40; 50 lb. lots $10.50; 100 lb. lots $20.00. 



No. 3. Hog Pasture Grass and Clover Mixture — This mixture is composed of varieties that will give the 

 quickest and best results. A sowing made in the early spring will furnish a grand and luxuriant pas- 

 ture bv Julv of the same year. No hog raiser should be without an acre or two of this. 



Sow 14 ibs. per acre. Cost per acre $3.20; 50 lb. lots $10.50; 100 lbs. lots $20.00. 



The Following Permanent Grass and Clover Mixtures are practically permanent, lasting for ten 

 to twelve years without reseeding. They mature two or three weeks earlier than Timothy, produce 

 more Hay to the acre, and on account of their earliness have a longer growing season in which to 

 mature the second crop. After cutting, these mixed grasses recover quickly, and excellent pasturage 

 can be had within a week or two after haying time. 



No. 3. For Light, Gravelly and Sandy Soil — Composed of grasses that will produce a good, permanent 

 sod, besides yielding heavy hay crops. 



Sow 25 lbs. per acre. 25 lbs. $5.75; 50 lbs. $11.00; lOO lbs. $21.00. 



No. 4. For Medium or Rich Prairie Soils — 



Sow 25 lbs. per acre. 25 lbs. $5.50; 50 lbs. $.10.50; 100 lbs. $20.00. 



No. 5. For Heavy or Clay Soils — 



Sow 25 lbs. per acre. 25 lbs. $5.75; 50 lbs. $11.00; lOO lbs. 21.00. 



No. 6. For Hav Onlv — This is a permanent Meadow Mixture, composed of Grasses which will yield the 

 largest possible amount of Hav. The value of the after-growth or second cutting has. m good years, 

 been equal to an ordinary Hay crop, obtained from sowings of Timothy. Five tons per acre have been 

 cut from this in one year. 



Sow 25 lbs. per acre. 25 lbs. $5.50; 50 lbs. $10.50; 100 lbs. $20.00. 



No. 7. For Orchards and Shady Places — A mixture of grasses adapted for growing where there is consider- 

 able shade. One of the best of our mixtures for giving a large bulk of Hay of excellent quality. 



Sow 25 lbs. per acre. 25 lbs. $6.25: 50 lbs. $12.00: 100 lbs. $23.00. 



No. 8. For Renovating Old Pastures and Meadows — Grass lands that have for years been giving good Hay 

 crops without receiving a top dressing of barnvard or commercial fertilizers, become bare and thin, fre- 

 quently wanting in the more nutritive grasses. These pastures will be greatly improved by sowing this 

 mixture at the rate of 10 pounds per acre. Previous to sowing, harrow the sod with a sharp-tooth harrow. 



Sow 10 lbs. per acre. 10 lbs. $2.35; 50 lbs. $10.50; 100 lbs. $20.00. 



EARLY AMBER SUGARCANE. 



