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SAND OR HAIRY VETCH. | 
Vicia Villosa. Sandvwicken. : 
This Vetch is beyond doubt one of the most valuable fodder plants for the West and North-Western States, owing to its 
adaptability to withstand severe drought, heat andcold. The vines are very similar to Pea vines, but are more slender and muck 
more thickly clad with leaves and side stems, which furnish nice, succulent feed. Individual plants will make a ten-foot growtt | 
before going to seed. | 
Value asa 
Mulch and Fertilizer. 
of Agriculture estimates the value of a plowed-under crop of this 
worth of commercial fertilizers per acre. 
This Vetch is without an equal. From sowings made in August an excellent 
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Asie a eines Sete eer late Fall pasturage for sheep or hogs can be had in 50 days, the plants be- 
jag by that time two feet in height. After close eating it can be left to 
preveuc soi} washing during Winter and Spring. It is one of the first plants to start into growth in Spring and 
will b> again r¢ccy to pasture by May, or it can be allowed to mature for green cutting or fora Hay crop. Hogs, 
sheep and catt-2 eat it with great relish. 
FonaiPermancnt Sow in either Fall or Spring. The Fall crop can be pastured off late, and the early 
Pasture P)ant Spring crop pastured in May, after which it should be allowed to go to full growth and 
; will shed its seeds, thus forming a succession of plants for next season. In this way a 
patch can be xept down for years on the one seeding. 
For a Hay Coop Make sowings in early Spring at the rate of 30 Ibs. per acre, in drills. three feet apart or 
° broadcast, with the addition of one-half bushel Rye or Oats to furnish support for the 
vines. This iatter mathod will give the best satisfaction. On good, rich soils it yields enormous crops of green 
fodder, running from 10 to 15 tons to the acrc: equal to 3 to 4 tons when cured as dried Hay. Itis also a remark- 
able grower on sana and thin land. 60 Ibs. to the bushel. 
Per ib. 1Sc3 10 Ibs. $1.003 50 Ibs. $4.75; 100 ibs. $9.00. 
| LAPHYRUS SYLVESTRIS—Flat Pea. 
Withstands severe frosts and roots so deeply that it is not injured by severe drought. The seed should be 
sowed on well-prepared ground early in Spring, in drills about two feet apart. Cultivate thoroughly the first sea- 
son. itis particularly well adapted for the Western prairies and sandy sections of the lake regions. Oz. 10c; 
4 Ib. 25c: 1 Ib. 75c 
LUPINE. 
Besides 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 lbs. to the acre. Per Ib. 15c; 10 Ibs. $1.00; 100 Ibs. $8.00. 
LENTILS. 
A leguminous annual, grown for its seeds, which are largely used for soups. The leaf stalks make good fod- 
der. They grow cestin dry, sandy soil. Per lb. 15c: 100 lbs. $10.00. 
MILLETS. 
We know of nothing like Millet for sowing to cover up shortages in your Hay crops. It can be sown up to 
the middle or end of June, and makes a valuable catch crop. (Subject to market fluctuations.) 
Janerese fillet (Panicum crus-galli)—This Millet is entirely distinct from any other, and is especially 
valuable for the Northern States. It yields an enormous crop of forage, which is greatly relished by stock. 
When cured it makes an excellent Hay, its feeding value being much superior to Corn fodder. A splendid 
silage may be made by mixing two parts Japanese Millet with Sand Vetch or Soy Beans, forming a com- 
plete balanced rations for milch cows. Sow the seed broadcast at the rate of 15 Ibs. to the acre, or in drills 
412 to 18 inches apart, using 10 to 12 Ibs. peracre. (40 Ibs. to the bushel.) Per Ib. 10c; 15 Ibs. $1.00; 100 1bs.$6.00 
Common Millet—Very early; grows 3 to 4 feet high; foliage broad. Sow one bushel to the acre. (50 Ibs. 
to the bushel.) Per lb. 5c; per bush. 90c: per 100 Ibs....... AOE SEGRE SIS RU EES rome aeons ied wn ee os ey ee 1.75 
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 stock generally offered that more than 
double the quantity of fodder is produced on the same ground. It grows from 4 fo 5 feet high, yielding an 
abundance of leaves; heads closely condensed; spikes very numerous; seeds round, golden yellow, in 
rough sheaths. Sow one bushel to the acre. (50 Ibs, to the bushel.) Per Ib. 5c; per bush. $1.25; per 100Ibs. 2,50 
flog or Broom Corn Millet—A valuable variety, maturing at the same time as Hungarian Grass, pro- 
ducing a very heavy yield even in the driest season. At the Michigan Experiment Station trials, this 
proved to be an excellent sort, showing no sign at all of being affected by drought. Sow one bushel to the 
acre. (50 lbs. to the bushel.) Per Ib. 5c; per bush. $1.10; per 100 IDS..-2--cccce-coeecce--seseccenecesencee-erlasserser-oe- 2.00 
Hungarian (Grass) Millet—Medium early; grows 8 to 5 feet high; abundant foliage and slender heads; 
withstands drought and yields well on light soil. Sow one bushel to the acre. (48 lbs. to the bushel.) Per 
Ib. 5c; per bush. $1.00; per 100 Ibs 
HUNGARIAN GRASS. 
ADD & CENTS PER POUND TO PRICE OF ANY OF THE ABOVE SEEDS, IF WANTED BY MAIL. 
