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OATS. 



AM Prices in this Catalogue are Subject to Market Fluctuations. 



Oats should be planted for hay making during early October, though they may be 

 sown as late as the early part of December, also in early Spring, with the expectation 

 of making a fair return. When they are to be cut for hay, it is best to cut when the 

 grain is in milk, and that will be about the first week in May. While the time of plant- 

 ing is given under each variety, oats are also sown successfully in the early Spring. 



sink into the desired situation. It may be 

 sown in shallow water, not over three feet 

 deep, and from this depth in to the shore. 

 A still day should be chosen for sowing so 

 that it will not drift into too deep water. 

 Wild Rice is unequalled as an attraction 

 for wild fowl, for planting in game re- 

 serves and small lakes. Sow 14 to 20 

 pounds to the acre. 1 lb., $1.50, postpaid; 

 ! 10 lbs., $12.00, not prepaid. 

 i HAIRY, WINTER OB SAND VETCH. — 

 i Planted from August to November or in 

 I early Spring, with small amounts of rye, 

 oats, wheat or barley, for a support after it 

 begins to run, vetch makes a magnificent 

 i hay crop in Spring, coming in ahead of 

 ; everything else except thoroughly estab- 

 1 lished yields of alfalfa, and at the same 

 ! time leaves added fertility to the soil. 

 i Crops like Vetch makes possible profitable 

 I live stock raising, which in turn means 

 j prosperity on Southern farms. Forty 

 j pounds per acre during October and No- 

 I veniber. Price, lb., 40c., postpaid; Yz bu., 

 I $5.00; 60-lb. bu., $9.50, not prepaid. 

 j SEED BABIiEY. — (Southern Grown.) — 

 I The particular value of Barley in the South 

 j is for Winter and Spring grazing. Planted 

 ! from September to December. Two bush- 

 i els per acre. 1 lb., 25c., postpaid; Yz bu., 

 i $2.00; 48-lb. bu., $3.50, not prepaid. 



RE-CLEANED SEED OATS 



Texas Bed Bust-Proof Oats. Bu., $1.50; 

 5-fcu. sack, $7.00, not prepaid. 



Missouri Bed Bust-Proof Oats. Bu. $1.75; 

 5-bu. sack, $3.00, not prepaid. 



CHUFAS. 



STECKI^rB'S I.OUISIANA BED BUST 

 PBOOP OATS. — In the South Atlantic and 

 Gulf States Red Rust Proof Oats have at- 

 tained a prominent place in farming op- 

 erations. This is particularly true in the 

 cost region, where other varieties have not 

 proved altogether satisfactory, but where 

 the Red Rust Proof seems to be especially 

 well adapted to the light, sandy soil of that 

 section. They are vigorous growers, robust 

 and productive, and have heavy heads. 

 Planted from October to March. They are 

 also preferred for sowing on low grounds 

 and on land where other varieties seem in- 

 clined to rust. Peck, 50c.; bu., $1.75; 5-bu. 

 sack, $8.00, not prepaid. 



EABLY WINTEB TUBP OATS.— Stool 

 more than anj^ other variety; can be pas- 

 tured the whole Winter, and are as hardy 

 as Wheat. Claimed to produce more and 

 hea^vier grain than other varieties. Sow 

 from October to March. One to IV^ 

 bushels to the acre. Peck, $1.00; 32-lb. bu., 

 $S.00. not prspaid. 



WILD BICE. — The best time for sow- 

 ing is in the Spring, although seed can be 

 sown any time. The seed should be first 

 thoroughly soaked in water so that it will 



Earth Almonds or Cliufa Nuts. 



A species of ground nut forming an 

 abundance of small tubers on its roots, but 

 near the surface. They are easily har- 

 vested and furnish one of the most valu- 

 able fattening feeds for hogs and poultry. 

 Plant from ]March to June in rows 2 to 3 

 feet apart, dropping the nuts 4 inches 

 apart. Give shallow cultivation. The 

 tubers mature in September and can remain 

 in the ground until needed. One peck will 

 plant one acre. Price, 50c. per pound, post- 

 paid; $2.C0 per peck; $6.50 per 44-lb. bushel, 

 not prepaid. 



