Sorghum Is Excellent for Fo 
A Field of Hegari 
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, 12 pounds per acre, 
6 to 10 seeds, 12 to 18 inches apart in rows. 
If sown broadcast, half bushel per acre. 
1 Ib., 35c; 5 Ibs., $1.25, postpaid. Write for 
quantity prices, 
EARLY ORANGE SORGHUM—Equally 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. 
1 Ib., 35c; 5 Ibs., $1.25, postpaid. Write for 
quantity prices, 
SUGAR DRIP CANE—Good syrup producer, 
splendid forage crop and if drilled thickly 
makes excellent hay. Very prolific, makes 
about 200 gallons of highly flavored syrup 
per acre. For syrup sow 15 pounds per 
acre. We recommend this highly. 
1 Ib., 40c? 5 lbs., $1.75, postpaid. 
MILLETS 
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 Ib., 30c; 5 lbs., $1.25, 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 Ibs., $1.25, postpaid. 
quantity prices. 
Write for 
SAGRAIN 
SAGRAIN—A comparatively new grain and is 
claimed to be one of the finest of the sorg- 
hums 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 
grains which is excellent for stock and poul- 
try feeding. Drill at the rate of 12 pounds 
per acre. 
1 Ib., 30c; 5 Ibs., $1.25, postpaid. 
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; 1 1b., 30c: 5 Ibs., $1.25, postpaid. 
Write for quantity prices. 
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 
Teceived any rain from the day it was 
planted until it was harvested. 15 pounds 
per acre. Planted from March to May. 
1 Ib., 30c; 5 Ibs., $1.00, postpaid. Write for 
quantity prices. 
MILO MAIZE (Yellow)—Splendid non sacchar- 
ine sorghum for feed crop. Planted in rows 
4 to S feet apart, sow 10 lbs. per acre from 
March to August. 
1 Ib., 25c; 5 lbs., $1.00, postpaid. Write for 
quantity prices. 
WHITE KAFFIR CORN—Makes excellent. fod- 
der, keeps green and brittle. For grain, sow 
10 lbs. per acre in rows 3 feet apart. For 
fodder, sow 1 to 1 bushel either broadcast 
or in drills. Planted March to June. 
1 lb., 25c; 5 Ibs., $1.00, postpaid. Write for 
quantity prices. 
HEGARI—Earlier than Kaffir corn or Feterita, 
dwarf in growth with large heads of white 
grain, stands dry weather well. Plant 8 to 
10 pounds per acre in drills. 
» 1 Ib., 25ce; 5 Ibs., $1.00, postpaid. 
EVERGREEN BROOM CORN—One acre will 
produce 500 lbs. of brush and nearly 40 
bushels of seed which is used for feed. Plant 
and cultivate similar to corn. Sow March 
and April in rows 34 feet apart, plant 6 
inches apart in rows. Requires 20 pounds 
per acre. We recommend planting of more 
Broom Corn. 
1 Ib., 50c; 5 Ibs., $2.00, 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 Ib., 35e; 5 Ibs., $1.25, postpaid. Write for 
quantity prices. . 
SEED RICE 
Rice can be grown on upland as well as on 
flooded lands. Any ground having a reason- 
able 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 ll2 
feet apart. 
UPLAND—Well known medium grain. 
None. 
WILD RICE—Best time to sow is in Spring, 
although it can be sown any time. Thor- 
oughly 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 at- 
tractive for wild fowl on game reserves and 
small lakes. Sow 20 pounds per acre. 
one. 
rage, Grain, Syrup 
PEANUTS 
Culture—Planting time, Southern States, 
April to August. Plant two bushels per acre, 
in rows 2/2 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. 
Mev 40c, postpaid. Not prepaid, 5 Ib. lots, 
TENNESSEE RED—Very large shells, usually 
contains 3 large kernels, enormously pro- 
ductive. 
ae 35c, postpaid. Not prepaid, 5 lb. lots, 
. 
WHITE SPANISH—Small pods, ve 
The whole plant is harvested an 
stock feeding, very nutritious. 
ner 35c, postpaid. Not prepaid, 5 lb. lots, 
prolific. 
used for 
Write for prices on larger quantities. 
WHEAT 
Culture—Bes?i time to plant in South, October 
15th to December 15th. Seed should be drilled 
in rather than broadcast. In early planting 
(to November 15th), use 1 bushel per acre, 
later planting use more. 
RED MAY—Many planters claim that this va- 
Tiety is earlier than Fultz. Beardless, excel- 
lent producer, recommended highly. 
1 lb., 30c; 2 Ibs., 50c, postpaid. 
FIELD RYE 
ABRUZZI—This variety holds the reputation of 
yielding 10 to 15 bushels more per acre 
than other varieties. Plant 12 bushels per 
acre from September to December. 
1 lb., 25c; 5 lbs., 85c, postpaid. 
OATS 
TEXAS 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, 75c; bu., $2.25; 4 bu. 
sacks, $8.60. 
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