SUGAR CANE. 
Sorghum. 
iconsix Early Amber—The variety 
lost widely used in the Northern States. 
3 distinctive features are earliness and 
eat yield of syrup. Sow when the ground 
warm—shortly after corn is in—so as to 
Sure good germination. Prepare the 
il by thoroughly pulverizing it before 
wing. If wanted for fodder sow about 
Ibs. of seed broadcast to the acre. By 
ing @ wheat drill set to a bushel, and 
pping every other hole, 30 lbs. is enough. 
Tt syrup, 25 lbs. is sufficient. Per lb. 10c; 
BIBS 7 5C ct LOO lbSa sce eS A $4,00 
TEOSINTE. 
eosinte is a valuable forage plant, resembling 
d Corn very much in its habit of growth, but 
Dwing out side-shoots or suckers in much 
later profusion. It is very rich in séecharine 
| altogether furnishes a more desirable fodder 
la ordinary field corn. At our own trials in 
sconsin, it produced a growth of 9 feet, full of 
bng side-shoots or suckers that made a verit- 
e bush out ofeach plant. Itis greedily eaten 
|all kinds of stock, either in the green state 
fwhen cured as Hay. Sow at the same time 
pore, in hills, just as close as they can be con- 
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|orable temperature for its germination. 
»p has been clearly demonstrated. 
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Non-Saccharine Sorghums 
Broom Corn, Improved Evergreen—Now grown more extensively than any other variety—on 
account of its color and quality of its brush. 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 
drilis, use about 18 lbs. of seed to the acre. 
Perl slOCh a2 bSax/ pes OOM DSi. -s-vertearsuaeseoetsnessedeeene, $4.50 
Kafiir Corm—White or Red seeded. A variety of sorghum cultivated for both forage and grain. Grows 
from 4 to 6 feet high. Itis generally grown in drills from 2 feet 6 inches to 3 feet 6 inches apart. So 
as to secure a good stand, it is necessary to thoroughly pulverize the soil before sowing, and do not 
sow until the groundis warm. Sow about 12 lbs. of seed to the acre. Per lb.10c; 121Tbs.75c; 100 lbs. 4.50 
Yellow Branching Doura—A strong, tall-growing sort, attaining a height of from 9 to 12 feet. It pro- 
duces great quantities of seed, which is golden-yellow in color. 
able for feed. Cultivation same as for Kaftir Corn. 
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TEOSINTE 
ently worked. Teosinte should not be planted until the ground is warm; .:93 to 35° is the most 
| PEt 5c; oz. 15e; 41b. 30c: 1 Ib. 75c; 2 Ibs. sufficient for 1 acre. 
| SOY BEAN. 
_ The Soy Bean has been extensively grown in the South for many years as a fodder plant, and 
the last few years has been given considerable attention in the Northern States, and its value as a 
it has been offered by some Seedsmen under the name of German Coffee Berry with very 
trayagant claims, and the fact is it makes a very fair substitute for coffee. 
le crop for feeding stock, yielding a large amount of fodder, rich in protein, greatly esteemed by 
irymen. fed green it is a splendid forage for milk production. y 
itis said to be superior to clover as a fertilizer, being a wonderful gatherer of free nitrogen from 
€ atmosphere, which it stores up in its roots for future use. 
_ We offer two varieties, ‘Early White” and ‘‘ Medium Green.” The former will be found the best 
rthe production of seed, while the latter is better for forage on account of the largest yield of fodder, 
hen the ground is Warm, plant in drills from 2 to 3 feet apart, using from 30 to 50 lbs, of seed to 
e acre. E 
Per Ib. 15¢; 25 lbs, $1.75; 100 lbs. $6.00. 
COW PEAS. 
Highly valued in the South as a forage crop, in fact it is to the South what clover is to the North. 
1€ best use of the crop is to cut and feed it green. 
novator and fertilizer it is quite equal to clover. The dry peas ground make a rich feed for cattle. 
Sow either broadcast or in drills—eovering the seed from 2 to 3 inches—after the ground is warm, 
| the peas rot very readily in cold wet soil. When sown broadcast use from 1 to 2 bushels seed to the 
re. Ifin drills half the quantity is enough. 
We offer tw6 varieties, ‘‘ Whip-poor-will” and- Black,’? Both are good yielders. 
Per Ib, 10¢; 25 lbs. $1,75; 100 Ibs. $6.00. 
Pemlb?10cshl2bst 75 LOOM Seeeseeeoneee ext 
Jerusalem Corn—A sure cropper, 
It is, however, a valu- 
Its feeding qualities are very high. As a soil 
Its stalks and leaves are very valu _ 
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even in dry seasons growing to 
about 5 feet. Large seed heads 
with flattish shaped grains, much 
relished by chickens. Cultivation 
same as for Kaffir Corn. Per lb. 
IK IBA OK irpakeat a0) Maycp ee 6.60 
GIANT SPURRY. 
Spergula Maxima—aA valuable an- 
nual forage crop for sandy soil 
or worn-out land, where almost no 
other will grow, and is especially 
recommended as a first crop onthe 
pine lands of Northern Wisconsin 
and Michigan. It is a splendid 
catch crop in short seasons, com- 
ing into use in eight to ten weeks 
from sowing, making excellent pas- 
ture for sheep and milch cows. As 
a fertilizer to plow under it has few 
equals. Sow 10 to 15 lbs. to the 
acre. Per lb. 15c; 12 Ibs. $1,00; 
MOOUDSissscb200.c22s sc vevaccazencsaccessuseeeeae ooo 7.00 
SUNFLOWER. 
Large Russian—Single heads 
measure 15 inches across and con- 
tain an immense 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 |b. 
10¢ ; 3 lbs. for 25c; 100 Ibs............... 6.00 
WILD RICE. 
Zizania Aquatica—A valuable plant 
for sowing 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, tosoak it thoroughly, so it will 
sink to the bottom at once, thereby 
preventing loss from drifting into 
deep water, or washing ashore. 
Per Ib. 20c; 10 lbs. $1.75; 100 Ibs...... 15.00 
SOY BAN. 
WHEN WANTED BY MAIL, ADD & CENTS PER LB. FOR POSTAGE. 
