PETER HENDERSON & CO., NEW YORK— MILLETS AND CLOVER. 



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MILLET FOR SUMMER SOWING. 



(Prices subject to variation.) 



Millets are valuable as " catch " or " stolen " crops, especially in seasons 

 when the hay crop is short. They are annuals, and grow rapidly, usually 

 being ready for cutting in six weeks from seed sowing, and they withstand 

 severe droughts generally remaining green when other crops are parched up. 

 If cut when in blossom, Millets cure into excellent hay; if allowed to ripen 

 they become too woody. Sow from May 1st to August 1st. 



JAPANESE MILLET. 



(Panicum crus-galli major.) 

 The best recent introduction for the Silo and Cutting Green. 

 Especially valuable for the Northern and New England States. 



Entirely distinct from any other Millet, 

 grows 6 to 8 feet high and produces an 

 enormous crop. Stands remarkably well, 

 notwithstanding its great height, and 

 , ield from 10 to 12 tons green fodder per 

 acre When cured it makes an excellent 

 quality of hay, and its feeding value is far 

 superior to corn fodder, and it is much 

 relished by all kinds of stock, whether 

 green or cured. If to be made into hay, 

 i uie as you would a heavy crop of clover. 



This Millet does not endure drought 

 well, except it be sown early in retentive 

 soil, and it is not recommended for the 

 Southern States, but north of Washing- 

 ton, and especially for good, rich soils, we 

 confidently recommend its general cultiva- 

 tion. 



It may be sown from the middle of May 

 to the 1st of July, broadcast at the rate of 

 15 lbs. per acre, but it is better to sow it in 

 drills, 12 to 18 inches apart, using 10 to 12 

 lbs. per acre, and hoed between the rows to 

 keep down all weeds, until the plant attains 

 rj height of 12 to 18 inches, when its rapid 

 growth w& smother all weeds. (See cut.) 



Price, 10c. lb. ; 10 lbs. 90c; 100 lbs. $8.00 





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CRIMSON CLOVER. 



I HUNGARIAN MILLET. 



:arian Millet 2t§?«£8r& f 



hay, and may be sown any time up to mid- 

 dle of August; it is invaluable for overcoming 

 a shortage of the regular hay crop. Many farmers now occupy their land 

 with other crops, and for their hay depend entirely on Hungarian Grass, which 

 they can sow after other crops have been harvested. Sow 1 bushel per acre. 

 $2.40 bushel of 48 lbs.; 10 bushels and upwards, S2.30 per bushel. (See cut.) 



(iPrman nr finMpn This variety is considerably larger 

 UCrilKUl UI UUIUCII. than Hungarian and yields a much 

 heavier crop, but is later and not so quick growing, consequently 

 cannot be sown much after the fourth of July in this latitude. 

 To maintain its heavy cropping character, seed of this variety 

 needs to be specially cultivated. 



Our seed is specially grown and selected, and will produce 

 nearly double the crop of seed not so grown and which can be 

 offered at a cheaper price. Sow one bushel per acre. $2.25 

 bushel of 50 lbs.; 10-bushels and upwards, $2.15 bushel. 



Crimson or Scarlet Clover. J&tt£f*£ 



oughly established, and we recommend that all lands from 

 which crops have been harvested during the Summer and Fall 

 should be sown with Scarlet Clover for plowing under the follow- 

 ing Spring. Authorities who have made a careful estimate, 

 state that plowing under a good crop of Scarlet Clover is equiva- 

 lent to 20 tons of stable manure per acre, and even if the Clover 

 be harvested or pastured, the benefits derived from the wonder- 

 ful nitrogenous root formation will alone many times repay the 

 cost of seed and labor. 



It may be sown among corn, tomatoes, turnips, etc., at time 

 of last hoeing, or after potatoes, melons, cucumbers, have been 

 harvested or on grain stubble and harrowed in. When sown in 

 July and early in August, it has proved iiardy as far North as 

 Michigan and Canada. In the latitude of New York, time of 

 sowing may extend from July 15th to September 1st, and further 

 South even later. {See cut.) Sow 15 lbs. per acre. Choice re- 

 cleaned American grown new crop seed, 12c. lb., $6.00 bush.; 

 $9.00 100 lbs. 



Prices subject to Change without Notice. 



