MILLET 
Selected Varieties 
Millets deserve greater recognition on account of their adapt- 
ability to various soils. Their chief importance is as dry weather, 
summer catch crops, and are of great value to succeed crops that 
fail, such as Corn, etc., or for planting on newly broken land. 
Also for the Silo and Cutting Green in the Northern and New 
England States. 
BARNYARD (Panicum Crus-Gatti Major) 
Entirely distinct from any other Millet, grows tall and produces an 
enormous crop. It grows 6 to 8 feet high, stands remarkably well not- 
withstanding its great height, and yields 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 It is much relished 
by all kinds of stock, whether green or cured. If to be made into hay, 
cure 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 adapted to the Southern States; but north 
of Washington, D. C, and especially for good, rich soils, we con- 
fidently recommend its general cultivation. It will produce a fair 
second cutting, if sown early in May, and cut when in blossom. 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 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 a height of 12 to 18 
inches, when its rapid growth will smother all weeds. 
Price, lb., 30c; 10 lbs., $2.00; 25 lbs., $3.50; 100 lbs., $10.00. 
GOLDEN (Northern Grown) 
This variety is considerably larger 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 obtained from seed not so grown. Sow 50 lbs. per acre. 
Price, lb., 30c; 10 lbs., $2.00; 25 lbs., $3.50; 100 lbs., $10.00. 
HUNGARIAN 
Is the quickest of catch crops for hay, and as it may be sown any 
time during the summer months up to the middle of August, it is 
invaluable for overcoming a shortage of the regular hay crop, being 
fairly drought resistant. Sow 50 lbs. per acre. 
Price, lb., 30c; 10 lbs., $2.00; 25 lbs.. $3.50; 100 lbs., $10.00. 
PEARL (Pennisetum Spicalum) 
This has been cultivated in the Southern States, under the names of 
African Cane, Egyptian Millet, Cattail Millet and Horse Millet. It 
grows with tropical luxuriance in strong, loamy soil. Is not so hardy 
as the other varieties, and succeeds best in latitudes south of New 
York. Sow in drills, 5 to 6 lbs. per acre; if broadcast, 8 lbs. per acre. 
Price, lb., 30c; 
100 lbs., $18.00. 
10 lbs., $2.50; 25 lbs., $5.50; 50 lbs., $10.00; 
GOLDEN MILLET 
BARLEY— BEARDED 
Should be grown more than it is. The straw makes excellent rough 
feed for all kinds of stock. It is also one of the best grains with which 
to sow down to grass in spring. Barley meal is also good food for all 
domestic aninjals and nearly equals Corn in feeding value. To produce 
large crops of Barley, the soil should be well prepared to receive the 
seed. It should be made fine, firm and fertile. 
Barley is a good crop to follow Corn grown on Clover sod. as the land 
is then in prime condition. Harrow and roll well after seeding. The 
crop should be harvested before it is too ripe, if a bright white berry is 
wanted. Sow 2Yi bushels per acre broadcast and to 2 bushels per 
acre if drilled. 
ALPHA. A two-rowed variety heavy croppet, used extensively in 
Eastern States with success. 
Price, peck, $1.00; bushel (48 lbs.), $3.25; 
ODERBRUCKER. This is a stiff-strawed, heavy yielding, six- 
rowed, bearded variety, plump kernels. 
It has nearly double the amount of protein found in many other 
varieties; this makes it a valuable feeding Barley, which is an important 
consideration with the leading farmers who are now appreciating more 
and more the value of Barley as a feed for all kinds ofstock, horses 
as well as cattle. 
Price, peck. $1.00; bushel (48 lbs.), $3.25; 
TRUE DWARF ESSEX RAPE 
Provides Perfect Pasture and is greatly Relished by all Stock 
There are several varieties of Rape, but care should be taken to 
procure the Dwarf Essex, or English, as it is sometimes called. 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 drills or broadcasted 
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. Sow 4 lbs. per acre broad- 
cast, or 2 to 3 lbs. in drills. 
Price, lb., 35c; 10 lbs., $3.00: 25 lbs., $6.25; 100 lbs., $20.00. 
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