CATALOGUE FOR THE SOUTH. 



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EYE (Soutliern Grown..) — It stools heav- 

 ily, can be grazed several times and then 

 allowed to go to seed. Cut and feed green; 

 has made as much as ten tons of green 

 food per acre in five months. It is sown 

 from the middle of August until November, 

 and then again in the early Spring. The 

 main planting time is in the Fall, however, 

 as it is more valuable vrhen sown early. It 

 is a very hardy plant, withstanding all 

 kinds of verj' cold weather without serious 

 injury. Sown both broadcast and in drills; 

 1^ bushels per acre. The seed should be 

 covered no more than two inches. For hogs, 

 sow from September 10th to November 1st, 

 together with crimson clover. Graze from 

 December 1st to April 1.5th. Rye can be 

 planted for late Fall and TVinter grazing at 

 the last laying by of cotton. 1 lb., SOc, 

 postpaid; peck, $1.00; 56 lb. bu., $3.00, not 

 prepaid. 



BOS£N B7E. — Rosen Rye in comparison 

 with other ryes in the same season has the 

 reputation of yielding 10 bushels more and 

 sometimes 15 bushels more to the acre. 

 Planted from September to December, 1 i-i 

 bushels per acre. 5 6 lbs. per bushel. 1 lb., 

 35c., postpaid; Yz bu., $2.25; bu., $4.00, not 

 prepaid. 



WILD RICE. — 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 

 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., $1.25, postpaid; 

 10 lbs., SIO.OO, not prepaid. 



HAIRY, WINTER OR SAND VETCH. — 

 Planted from August to November or in 

 early Spring, with small amounts of rye, 

 oats, wheat or barley, for a support after it 

 begins to run. vetch makes a magnificent 

 hay crop in Spring, coming in ahead of 

 everything else except thoroughlv estab- 

 lished yields of alfalfa, and at the same 

 time leaves added fertility to the soil. 

 Crops like Vetch makes possible profitable 

 live stock growing, which in turn means 

 prosperity on Southern farms. Forty 

 pounds per acre during October and No- 

 vember. Price, lb., 40c., postpaid; y^ bu., 

 $8.50; 60 lb. bu., S16.00, not prepaid. 



KUDZU. — Perennial, with large tuberous, 

 starchj' roots, m.aking a most remarkablv 

 vigorous growth of slender, twining, hairy 

 stems. A hardy vine remarkable for the 

 rapidity of its growth, and most useful for 

 covering arbors and verandas. From a 

 well established root, vines will grow 40 

 to 60 feet in a single season, producing a 

 profusion of very large leaves. The top 

 becomes woody. The large, fleshy root as- 

 sumes most curious shapes, the main 

 branches often being 4 to 5 feet long. The 

 flowers are mostlj^ borne on the woodv 

 stems. With age, the tops are more like"^- 

 ly to survive the winter. It is relished bv 

 horses, cows, hogs, sheep, etc.. as a pas- 

 ture grass and as a hav grass. Highly 

 recommended. Oz., 75c.; Vi lb., $2.00; lb., 

 $6.00, postpaid. 



FORAGE CROPS. 



More forage should be grown in 

 the South. Green food for stock can 

 be had all Winter if suitable grasses 

 are chosen, while other sorts with- 

 stand drought and give pasture in 

 midsummer. 



SEED BARZiEY. — (Southern Grown.) — 



The particular value of Barley in the South 

 is for Winter and Spring grazing. Planted 

 from September to December. Two bush- 

 els per acre. 1 lb., 30c., postpaid; 14 bu., 

 $1.75; 48 lb. bu., $3.00, not prepaid. 



TOBACCO SEEDS. 



CUZiTURE. — Tobacco in this part 



of the country should be started in 

 a hotbed in March and treated same 

 as tomatoes. One oz. 5,080 plants. 



CONNECTICUT SEED LEAP.— A 

 well known American variety. Pack- 

 et, 10c. ; oz., 75c.; V4 1^., $2.00; lb., 

 S6.00, postpaid. 



IMPROVED HAVANA.— We im- 

 port from one of the principal grow- 

 ers the finest and purest strain of 

 Vuelta Abajo, which is considered 

 the best of Havana varieties. Pack- 

 et, 10c.; oz., 75c.; 14 lb., $2.00; lb., 

 S6.00, postpaid. 



CHUFAS. 



Earth Almonds. 



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, SOc. per pound, post- 

 paid; $2.00 per peck; $5.50 per 44 lb. bushel, 

 not prepaid. 



CASTOR-OIL BEAN. 



(Ricinus Communis.) — The plant 

 prefers a 1 ich, well drained, sandy 

 or clay loam. Castor Beans are not 

 milled or shelled. When beans com- 

 mence to ripen the grower has to go 

 through them every other day and 

 cut out spikes that are ripe. Price, 

 oz., 25c.; 14 lb., 75c.; lb., $2.50, post- 

 paid. 



