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PETER HENDERSON & CO.—_FARM SEEDS. 
ALFALFA OR LUCERNE. 
Although this valuable forage plant may be grown in cold 
latitudes as well as in warm, as the plant is entirely hardy, 
yetits value is not so marked in cold climates where it finds 
its competitor in the Red Clover and the Grasses. But in 
light soils anywhere, particularly in southern latitudes, its 
deep rooting properties make it comparatively independent 
of moisture. Hence it is the forage plant par excellence for 
the Southern States, and when it is considered that immense 
sums are paid annually by the Southern to the Northern 
States, not only for hay itself but for freight too, the wonder 
is how long they will continue to doso with a material at 
hand to produce a better article at probably one-fourth the 
cost. We this season call special attention to Alfalfa for the 
reason that ina visit to Florida last year we were deeply 
impressed with its great value in sections where it had been 
grown. These impressions have taken shape in a special 
article on this plant which will be found in our new book, 
‘* Garden and Farm Topics.’ Price of seed, 35 cts. per Ib. 
NEW MEDITERRANEAN HYBRID > 
WINTER WHEAT. 
This variety originated by fertilizing the Red Mediterranean. 
with the pollen of the Deihl. The claim is made for it that it 
has proved to be unusually hardy and very prolific, and has 
been pronounced to be superior for flour. It has the beard 
and blue straw of the Mediterranean, and the compact heads, 
stiff straw and plump berry of the Deihl. It stools so as to 
stand at least one-third thicker in the ground than the Fultz, 
Clawson or Mediterranean. 40 cts. per qt.; $2.75 per peck; 
$10.00 per bushel. 
RURAL BRANCHING DOURA. 
A wonderfully productive fodder plant that has been 
thoroughly tried and is seemingly superior to all others for 
soiling, silos, or dry fodder. It isdescribed as throwing from 
6 to 16 stalks from one seed. It is much sweeter than corn 
stalks, and cattle, horses, and hogs will eat it ravenously. 
It stands firm against the highest wind, roots deep, and will 
endure without injury a drouth that sometimes ruins corn. 
It is believed to be supericr to corn for ensilage, because it is 
much sweeter and has much less water in its composition. 
It stands a new growth readily after being cut for fodder, 
and in this way produces three crops in a season. One of our 
best agricultural authorities, Mr. Henry Stewart, says that it 
yields at first cutting at the rate of 68 tons per acre. Itis 
usually planted in 4 foot rows, 3 feet apart in the rows, two 
plants to the hill. Culture same as forcorn. Price, 35 cts. 
per lb. 
If by mail add 16 cts. for postage. 
plant an acre. 
RUSSIAN WHITE OATS. 
This variety is said to yield about twice as much as Prob- 
steier Oats, a single grain giving 16 stalks in many instances. 
Four lbs. required to 
The straw is of extra quality, strong and bright, and where | 
other Oats have rusted the Russian White was free from it. 
They are equally as well adapted for feneral culture as any | 
other sorts, and from all accounts there is little doubt that 
the average, yield is much more per acre than any other 
variety. 
By express or freight, 60 cts. per half bushel; $1.00 per bushel. 
$1.25 per bushel 
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WHITE RUSSIAN SPRING WHEAT. 
* This variety is not exactly a white, but is a light col- 
ored variety of red wheat, and is an enormous cropper. 
It has long, straight, strong yellow straw, and bears long and 
large white chaff heads, well filled with plump kernels, often 
weighing from 60 to 62 Ibs. to the measured bushel. Under 
varying conditions it yields from 3) to 50 bushels from one 
bushel of seed. 
3 lbs. by mail for $1.00. By express or freight, 80 cts. per 
peck; $3.00 per bushel. 
WINTER WHEAT, 
Fultz. A first-class milling Wheat. Bush., $3.00. 
Seneca, or Clawson, Thisis a smooth, white Wheat. 
. with red chaff, carly and hardy, has a stiff straw, and 
yields large crops on every variety of wheat soil. 
Bush., $2.75. 
EARLY AMBER SUGAR CANE. 
A variety of Sugar Cane, which has been largely tested in 
many parts of the country, with very general success, Its 
distinctive features are said to be its earliness and great 
yield of both sugar and syrup. Culture the same as for corn. 
Qt., 39 cts.; bush., $6.00, If by mail, add 25 cts. per qt. for 
postage. 
EARLY ORANGE SUGAR CANE, 
This is a strong ‘grower, yielding about 25 percent. more 
cane andis also much more juicy than any other variety. 
The stalk is much heavier, not quite so tall, and itis a little 
later than the Amber. It does not succeed well north of 
latitude 43 degrees. 30 cts. per qt.; $6.00per bush. If to be 
sent by mail, add 25 cts. per quart for postage. 
OATS. 
Probsteier. A leading variety. It is very productive and 
heavy, and straw very strong. Bush., 32 lbs., $1.25. 
BUCKWHEAT. 
Silver Hull. This variety, sown at the same time as the 
common Buckwheat, continues in bloom longer, 
matures a few days sooner, and yields nearly double, 
underthe same conditions. The flour is whiter and 
more nutritious. Price, per bush,, $2.25; 4 lbs. by 
mail, $1.00. 
Bags extra, 1 bushel 20 cts. each. Buckwheat, Common Variety, Bush., $1.50. 
SUNDRY SEEDS. 
If by mail, postage must be added at the rate of 16 cts. per lb, or 25 cts. per qt. Per bush. 
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