SORGHUM 



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Especially adaptable 

 to the South. 



FODDER AND 

 GRAIN CROPS 



FETERITA— This is 10 to 15 

 days earlier than Kaffir Corn, 

 makes good fodder, and 

 makes an excellent yield of 

 grain without having re- 

 ceived any rain from the day 

 it was planted until it was 

 harvested. 15 pounds per 

 acre. Planted from March to 

 May. 



1 lb. 35c; 5 lbs. S1.25, post- 

 paid. Write for quantity 

 prices. 



MILO MAIZE (YeUow)— Splendid 

 non-saccharine sorghum for 

 feed crop. Planted in ro^vs 4 

 to 5 feet apart, sow 10 lbs. 

 per acre from March to Au- 

 gust. 



1 lb. 3Sc; 5 lbs. S1.25, post- 

 paid. Write for quantity 

 prices. 



WHITE KAFFIR CORN— Makes 

 excellent fodder, keeps green 

 and brittle. For grain, sow 

 10 lbs. per acre in rows 3 feet 

 apart. For fodder, sow V2 to 

 1 bushel either broadcast or 

 in drills. Planted March to 

 June. 



1 lb. 35c; 5 lbs. S1.25, post- 

 paid. Write for quantity 

 prices. 



HEGARI— Earlier than Kaffir 

 corn or Feterita, dwarf in 

 gro"wth with large heads of 

 white grain, stands dry 

 weather well. Plant 8 to 10 

 pounds per acre In drills. 

 1 lb. 40c; 5 lbs. SI.75, post- 

 paid. 



PEANUTS 



Culture — Planting time. Southern States, 

 April to August. Plant two bushels per acre, 

 in rows 21/2 to 3 feet apart in hills 12 to 15 

 inches apart in the rows. Cultivate well and 

 keep free from weeds. 



IMPROVED WHITE VIRGINIA— Grows upright 

 and produces heavy crop of large peanuts. 

 1 lb. 40c, postpaid. Not prepaid, 5 lb. lots 

 S1.50. 



TENNESSEE RED— Very large shells, usually 

 contains 3 large kernels, enormously .pro- 

 ductive. 



1 lb. 40c, postpaid. Not prepaid, 5 lb. lots 

 Sl.SO. 



WHITE SPANISH— Small pods, very prolific. 

 The virhole plant is harvested and used for 

 stock feeding, very nutritious. 

 1 lb. 40c, postpaid. Not prepaid, 5 lb. lots 

 S1.50. 



Write for prices on larger quantities. 



WHEAT 



Cultur© — Best time to plant in South, October 

 15 to December 15. Seed should be drilled 

 In rather than broadcast. In early planting 

 (to November 15), use 1 bushel per acre, 

 later planting use more. 



RED MAY — Many planters claim that this va- 

 riety is earlier than Fultz. Beardless, excel- 

 lent producer, recommended highly. 

 1 lb. 40c; 2 lbs. 70, postpaid. 



SORGHUM 



EARLY AMBER SORGHUM— Exceedingly popu- 

 lar for forage, relished greatly by stock, be- 

 cause of sweetness. Makes good syrup but 

 not quite as good for syrup as the Orange 

 because of the small stalk. Plant March to 

 July in rows 3 feet, 121/2 pounds per acre, 

 6 to 10 seeds, 12 to 18 inches apart In rows. 

 If sown broadcast, half bushel per acre. 

 1 lb. 40c; 5 lbs. SI. 50, postpaid. Write for 

 quantity prices. 



EARLY ORANGE SORGHUM— Egually as valu- 

 able as the Amber for forage but on account 

 of the longer growth it is better for syrup 

 making. About ten days later than the Am- 

 ber. Planting and culture same as Amber. 

 I lb. 40c; 5 lbs. SI. 50, postpaid. Write for 

 quantity prices. 



SUGAR DRIP CANE — Good syrup producer, 

 splendid forage crop and if drilled thickly 

 makes excellent hoy. Very prolific, makes 

 about 200 gallons of highly flavored syrup 

 per acre. For syrup sow 15 pounds per 

 acre. We recommend this highly. 

 1 lb. 40c; 5 lbs. S1.50, postpaid. 



MH^LETS 



GOLDEN MILLET — ^This is the favorite variety. 

 Heavy producer of excellent hay. Sow April 

 to June, 15 to 20 lbs. per acre. Cut when 

 in bloom, recommended for this climate. 

 1 lb. 35c; 5 lbs. SI.35, postpaid. Write for 

 quantity prices. 



PEARL or CATTAIL MILLET— Especially valu- 

 able in the South; an enormous cropper. 

 Used for green feed only. 

 1 lb. 30c; 5 lbs. SI. 50, postpaid. Write for 

 quantity prices. 



SAGRAIN 



SAGRAIN — A comparatively new grain and is 

 claimed to be one of the finest of the sor- 

 ghums for forage and ensilage, as it Is quite 

 sweet and grows an abundance of broad 

 long leaves. It is a wonderful grain to stool 

 out, makes fine heads of large, light brown 

 grain which is excellent for stock and poul- 

 try feeding. Drill at the rate of 12 pounds 

 per acre. 

 I U). 35c; 5 lbs. $1.25, postpaid. 



EVERGREEN BROOM CORN— One acre will 

 produce 500 lbs. of brush and nearly 40 

 bushels of seed w^hich is used for feed. 

 Plant and cultivate similar to corn. Sow 

 March and April in rows 31/2 feet apart, 

 plant 6 Inches apart in rows. Requires 20 

 pounds per acre. We recommend planting 

 of more Broom Corn. 



1 lb. 45c; 5 lbs. S2.00, postpaid. Write for 

 quantity prices. 



EGYPTIAN WHEAT (Shallu)— Properly belongs 

 to the non-saccharine sorghums, excellent 

 for food for poultry and all stock on the 

 farm. Threshed as wheat or other grain. 

 Planted in Spring and early Summer. Sow 

 20 pounds per acre from February to July. 

 1 lb. 40c; 5 lbs. SI. 75, postpaid. Write for 

 quantity prices. 



FIELD RYE 



SUNFLOWER 



MAMMOTH RUSSIAN— Heads often measure 

 from 12 to 15 inches in diameter containing 

 an immense amount of seed, which is used 

 for poultry feed, planted in Spring, 3 pounds 

 per acre. 



Pkt. 10c; I lb. 50c; 5 lbs. S2.25, postpaid. 

 Write for quantity prices. 



LADINO CLOVER 



Low acreage cost because so little required 

 per acre. Sow 1 to 2 lbs. with other clovers 

 or grasses. If sown alone and thick stand 

 wanted first season use 3 to 4 lbs. Do not 

 plant deep, not over I/4 inch. 



Excellent for pasture and hay. Quick recov- 

 ery after grazing. Soil builder, furnishes 

 nitrogen to land. 



Price: Lb. S2.50. 



OATS 



RED RUSTPROOF OATS (Recleaned) — This 



is an excellent variety, very popular 

 throughout the South and Southwest. Pro- 

 duces large heavy heads, full of excellent 

 quality oats. 



Not prepaid, peck 80c; bu. $2.50; 4 bu. 

 sacks $9.60. 



ABRUZZI— This variety holds the reputation 

 of yielding 10 to 15 bushels more per acre 

 than other varieties. Plant I1/2 bushels per 

 acre from September to December. 

 1 lb. 30c; 5 lbs. SI. 00, postpaid. 



PRICES C*fAN6\ 



PEANUTS 



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