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YELLOW BLOSSOM SWEET (MeUotus Indica). 



Sometimes called Sour Clover. Grows about 10 to 

 15 in. high. Early producer. A popular variety 

 among many farmers. Sow in early Spring or 

 Fall, 20 lbs. per acre. Lb. 30c; 5 lbs. $1.15, post- 

 paid. 



JOHNSON GRASS. Perennial with cane-like roots. 

 Hogs are very fond of this. Requires 1 to 1 % bu. 

 per acre. Grows anywhere corn will grow. Should 

 be cut when tender and livestock will relish. Once 

 planted cannot be eradicated. Sow during March 

 and April. Lb. 30c; 5 lbs. $1.15, postpaid. 



RED TOP. Recleaned. Perennial, height 1 to 2 

 feet. Does well on low, wet lands. This is an 

 excellent pasture and hay grass. An excellent va- 

 riety, 30 pounds per acre. Sow from October to 

 February. Lb. 35c; 5 lbs. $1.30, postpaid. 



DOMESTIC ITALIAN RYE GRASS. Grown in the 

 United States from the imported Italian and 

 English. Used extensively today in America for 

 lawns, golf courses, meadows and pastures and is 

 claimed to be hardier than the imported varieties. 

 Slightly darker and stays green longer in the early 

 summer. Requires 



300 pounds to the 



acre on lawns and 

 golf courses and 40 

 to 50 pounds for pas- 

 tures. Lb. 20c; 5 

 lbs. 75c, postpaid. 

 Write for prices on 

 larger quantities. 



Italian Rye Grass 



Steckler's Sunny South Lawn Grass 



STECKLER'S SUNNY SOUTH LAWN (Mixture). 



Plant September to April 150 pounds per acre. Great 

 success has been reported from the planting of this 

 mixture. Lb, 35c; 5 lbs, $1.30, postpaid. 



SUDAN. An excellent forage crop. Grows vigorously 

 and hardy. Yields more tonnage per acre than any 

 other forage crop. Plant 15 pounds per acre. March 

 and April for Spring: August and September for Fall. 

 1 lb. 40c; 5 lbs. $1.75, postpaid. 



POA TRIVIALIS (Rough Stalked Meadow Grass). An 

 ideal shade grass, is perennial closely related to Ken- 

 tucky Blue Grass, but much finer and softer. It is 

 of splendid apple green color. Sown in Fall or Spring 

 at the rate of 1 pound to every 300 square feet. Lb. 

 55c, postpaid. 



STECKLER'S OATS 



TEXAS RED RUST PROOF OATS (Recleaned). This is an excellent 

 variety, very popular throughout the South and Southwest. Produces 

 large heavy heads, full of excellent quality oats. Not prepaid, peck 

 35c; bu. $1,10; 5 bu. sacks, $5.00. 



STECKLER'S SEED RICE 



Rice can be grown on upland as well as on flooded lands. Any ground 

 having a reasonable amount of moisture will make fair crops of 20 to 40 

 bushels per acre. Plant about April, 20 seeds in each hill in rows about 

 1 V2 feet apart. 



LADY WRIGHT. "Well known medium grain. 1 lb, 25c, postpaid. Not 

 prepaid, peck (11 lbs,), $1,00; bu. (44 lbs.), $3,00. 



WILD RICE. Best time to sow in Spring, although it can be sown any- 

 time. Thoroughly soak seed in water so that it will sink into the 

 desired situation, sow in shallow water not over three feet deep and 

 from this depth into the shore, A still day should be chosen for sowing 

 so that the seed will not drift out to deep water. Very attractive for 

 wild fowl on game reserves and small lakes. Sow 20 pounds per acre. 

 1 lb. 90c; 5 lbs. $3.40, postpaid. 



DWARF ESSEX RAPE 



DWARF ESSEX RAPE. For spring, fall or winter planting for quick 

 green forage or grazing for hogs and poultry, there is nothing equal. 

 Can also be used on the table as a substitute for "turnip greens." 

 Tops look like Rutabagas and growth is similar yet larger. Rape makes 

 no bulbous roots. Can be planted in rows like turnips, 20 pounds per 

 acre, or broadcasted, 8 to 10 pounds per acre. 1 lb, 25c; 5 lbs. 95c, 

 postpaid. 



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