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True Dwarf Essex Rape 



Indispensable for Sheep and Hogs 



Sow in the North from April to end of August, in the South 

 During September and October 



Provides Perfect Pasture and is 



Greatly Relished by All Stock 



In the United States we have miUions of acres of good land 

 that annually lie idle or run to weeds the latter part of the sea- 

 son, after the grain, potato and haj^ crops have been harvested, a 

 large portion of which might be made to produce one of the finest 

 feeds imaginable, and in the greatest abundance, at a time when 

 cattle, sheep and hogs are roaming through bare pastures in jl 

 search of a scanty Uving. Under favorable conditions it is ready | 

 for pasturing sheep or cattle within six weeks from time of sow- 

 ing, and on an average one acre will carry twelve to fifteen sheep 

 six weeks to two months. When on the Rape they should at all 

 times have access to salt; but water is not necessary. There are 

 several varieties of Rape, but care should be taken to procure 

 the DWARF ESSEX, or English, as it is sometimes called, which 

 does not seed the same season as sown, unless in some excep- 

 tional cases, as when sown too early and the j^oung plant is 

 touched by frost. In Northern states it should be sown from 

 April to end of August for fall pasturing, but as it thrives best in 

 cool weather, it should not be sown in the Southern states until 

 September or October for winter pasture. In the latitude of 

 New York it should be sown in April, or in July or August. Its 

 fattening properties are probably twice as good as those of Clover, 

 and for sheep the feeding value of Rape excels all other plants 

 we know of. At the Michigan Experiment Station 128 lambs 

 were pastured for eight weeks on 15 acres of Rape sown in July, 

 and showed again of 2,890 lbs., or at the rate of 3 lbs. per lamb 

 each week. Even so far south as Alabama it has proved a boon 

 to the farmer. In a recent bulletin published by the Alabama 

 Experiment Station they state: "Quality of product good for 

 both hogs and cattle. The growth was enormous. By repeated 

 sowings it will and did carry more hogs through our dry, hot sum- 

 mers than four times the amount of land planted in anything else 

 ever grown here, I would recommend it to all southern farmers." 



To secure the best results, the Rape should be sown in drills. Sow 4 



lbs. per acre broadcast, 2 to 3 lbs. per acre in drills. (See engraving.) 



Price 18c. per lb.; $8.00 per bushel of 50 lbs.- 100 lbs., $15.00. 



Henderson's Superior Cotton Seed 



UPLAND VARIETIES • 



ESPECIALLY RIPENED, Harvested 

 and Selected FOK SEED PURPOSES 



ALLEN'S SILK LONG STAPLE. A long staple variety of 

 great merit, and headed the list until the introduction of Cook's 

 famous new variety. 14c. per lb. ; 100 lbs., 10c. per lb. ; 1,000 lbs., 

 8c. per lb. 



BOHEMIAN. This is a big boll storm-proof variety with a very 

 fine staple. The bolls are easily gathered on account of their 

 immense size. 14c. per lb.; 100 lbs., 10c. per lb.; 1,000 lbs., 8c. 

 per lb. 



COOK'S SILK LONG STAPLE. A selection of Upland Cotton, 

 surpassing all others for fineness and length of staple. The Cook 

 Cotton has invariably brought double the market price, and we 

 would here call particular attention to the fact that the higher the 

 grade of long staple Cotton, the greater is the premium it will bring 

 over and above the ordinary run. 14c. per lb.; 100 lbs., 10c. per 

 lb.; 1,000 lbs., 8c. per lb. 



DOUGHTY' S LONG STAPLE. An excellent long stapled 

 variety, the staple often attaining a length of one and three-quarter 

 inches. 14c. per lb.; 100 lbs., 10c. per lb.; 1,000 lbs., 8c. per lb. 



EXCELSIOR PROLIFIC. An immensely prolific variety, large 

 boUs, small seed with a superior lint and staple. Withstands 

 drought better than any other variety. 14c. per lb.; 100 lbs., 

 10c. per lb.; 1,000 lbs., 8c. per lb. 



GRIFFIN'S IMPROVED. A long and fine staple, the latter 

 often one and a half to two inches long. For an Upland long staple 



it is extremely early, and can be planted from 10 to 15 days earlier 

 than most varieties. 12c. per lb.; 100 lbs., 8c. per lb.; 1,000 lbs., 

 7c. per lb. 



HAWKIN'S PROLIFIC. Yields a large crop of good quality 

 and is well adapted for growing on liilly lands. 12c. per lb. ; 100 lbs., 

 8c. per lb.; 1,000 lbs., 7c. per lb. 



KING'S IMPROVED. A strong-growing variety which yields 

 wonderful crops. Being of a rugged and strong constitution, it 

 is of the easiest culture and should be included in all experimental 

 collections. 12c. per lb.; 100 lbs., 8c. per lb.; 1,000 lbs., 7c. per lb. 



PETERKIN IMPROVED. A favorite variety, fruiting continu- 

 ally throughout the season. 12c. per lb.; 100 lbs., 8c. per lb.; 

 1,000 lbs., 7c. per lb. 



RUSSELL'S BIG BOLL. A most reliable variety, medium 

 early and very heaw. A fine type of big boll, highly recommended 

 for the excellent quality of its lint. 12c. per lb. ; 100 lbs., 8c. per lb. ; 

 1,000 lbs., 7c. per lb. 



SHINE'S EARLY PROLIFIC. One of the earhest Cottons, 

 and can be grown farther north than any other. Its great merit, 

 however, is its extreme earliness. 15c. per lb.; 100 lbs., 12c. per 

 lb.; 1,000 lbs., 10c. per lb. 



TRUITT'S BIG BOLL. This is a distinct variety, with big 

 seeds and big bolls, making gathering easy. 12c. per lb.; 100 lbs., 

 8c. per lb. ; 1 ,000 lbs., 7c. per lb. 



SEA ISLAND COTTON 



The Sea Island is quite distinct from all the Upland varieties. 

 When the conditions are right it produces the finest quahty of 

 Cotton known. It reaches its greatest perfection when grown 

 on the small islands on the Atlantic Coast, from Florida to Virginia, 

 though it can be successfully grown on the low-lying seacoast of 



the mainland. Grown further inland, it rapidly deteriorates in 

 quality and yield, and soon becomes unprofitable. 



Sea Island Cotton: Price, extra selected, 12c. per lb.; 100 lbs., 

 8c. per lb.; 1,000 lbs., 7c. per lb. 



We can also supply and on application quote cheaper grades of the above or any other variety 



