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True Dwarf Essex Rape 
Indispensable for Sheep. and Hogs 7 
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 millions 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 hay 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 
search of a scanty living. Under favorable conditions it is ready 
for pasturing sheep or cattle within six weeks from time of sow- |i 
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 young 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 a gain 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 | To secure the best results, the Rape should be sown in drills. Sow 
sowings it will and did carry more hogs through our dry, hot sum- | 4 lbs. per acre broadcast, 2 to 3 Ibs. per acre in drills. (See cut.) 
mers than four times the amount of land planted in anything else Price, 10c. per lb.; $3.75 per bushel of 50 lbs.; 100 Ibs., $7.00. 
ever grown here. I would recommend it to all southern farmers.” | If by mail, add 8c. per lb. 
, ESPECIALLY RIPENED, Harvested 
Henderson's Superior Cotton Seed and seeced FOR SEED PURPOSES 
UPLAND VARIETIES 
ALLEN’S SILK LONG STAPLE. A long staple variety of | it is extremely early, and can be planted from 10 to 15 days earlier 
great merit, and headed the list until the introduction of Cook’s | than most varieties. 12c. per lb.; 100 lbs., 8c. per lb.; 1,000 lbs., 
famous new variety. 14c. per lb.; 100 lbs., 10c. per lb.; 1,000 lbs., | 7c. per lb. 
8c. per lb. HAWKIN’S PROLIFIC. Yields a large crop of good quality 
BOHEMIAN. This is a big boll storm-proof variety with a very | and is well adapted for growing onhilly lands. 12c. per lb.; 100 lbs., 
fine staple. The bolls are easily gathered on account of their | 8c. per Ib.; 1,000 lbs., 7c. per lb. 
immense size. 14c. per lb.; 100 lbs., 10c. per lb.; 1,000 Ibs., 8c. KING’S IMPROVED. A strong-growing variety which yields 
per lb. wonderful crops. Being of a rugged and strong constitution, it 
COOK’S SILK LONG STAPLE. A selection of Upland Cotton, | is of the easiest culture and should be included in all experimental 
surpassing all others for fineness and length of staple. The Cook | collections. 12c. per lb.; 100 Ibs., 8c. per lb.; 1,000 lbs., 7c. per lb. 
Cotton has invariably brought double the market price, and we PETERKIN IMPROVED. A favorite variety, fruiting continu- 
would here call particular attention to the fact that the higher the | ally throughout the season. 12c. per Ib.; 100 lbs., 8c. per Ib.; 
grade of long staple Cotton, the greater is the premium it will bring | 1,000 lbs., 7c. per lb. 
over and above the ordinary run. 14c. per lb.; 100 lbs., 10c. per RUSSELL’S BIG BOLL. A most reliable variety, medium 
lb.; 1,000 lbs., 8c. per lb. early and very heavy. A fine type of big boll, highly recommended 
DOUGHTY’S LONG STAPLE. An excellent long stapled | for the excellent quality of its lint. 12c. per lb.; 100 lbs., 8c. per lb.; 
variety, the staple often attaining a length of one and three-quarter | 1,000 Ibs., 7c. per lb. 
inches. 14c. per lb.; 100 Ibs., 10c. per lb.; 1,000 lbs., 8c. per lb. SHINE’S EARLY PROLIFIC. One of the earliest Cottons, 
EXCELSIOR PROLIFIC. An immensely prolific variety, large | and can be grown farther north ‘than any other. Its great merit, 
bolls, small seed with a superior lint and staple. Withstands | however, is its extreme earliness, 15c. per Ib.; 100 lbs., 12c. per 
drought better than any other variety. 14c. per lb.; 100 lbs., | lb.; 1,000 lbs., 10c. per lb. 
10c. per Ib.; 1,000 Ibs., 8c. per lb. | TRUITT’S BIG BOLL. This is a distinct variety, with big 
GRIFFIN’S IMPROVED. A long and fine staple, the latter | seeds and big bolls, making gathering easy. 12c. per Ib.; 100 lbs., 
often one and a half to two inches long. For an Upland long staple | 8c. per lb.; 1,000 Ibs., 7c. per lb. 
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The Sea Island is quite distinct from all the Upland varieties. ; the mainland. Grown further inland, it rapidly deteriorates in 
When the conditions are right it produces the finest quality of | quality and yield, and soon becomes unprofitable. 
Cotton known. It reaches its greatest perfection when grown Sea Island Cotton: Price, extra selected, 10c. per lb.; 100 lbs., 
on the small islands on the Atlantic Coast, from Florida to Virginia, | 6¢. per Ib.; 1,000 Ibs., 5c. per Ib. 
though it can be successfully grown on the low-lying seacoast of 
We can also supply and on application quote cheaper grades of the above or any other variety 
