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STECKLER'S FIELD RYE 



ROSEN. This variety holds the reputation of yielding 10 to 

 15 bushels more per acre than other varieties. Plant 1^ 

 bushels per acre from September to December. 1 lb. 25c; 

 5 lbs. 85c, postpaid. Not prepaid, peck 45c; bu. $1,50. 



SOUTHERN GROWN RYE. It stools heavy, very hardy, 

 withstands cold weather. Grown very extensively for 

 winter stock feeding. Sow broadcast 1% bushels per acre 

 and cover 1^^ inches. Planted August to November, 1 lb. 

 25c; 5 lbs. 85c; postpaid. Not prepaid, peck 45c; bu. $1.50. 



STECKLER'S SORGHUMS AND MILLETS 



EspeciaUy adaptable to the South. 



EARLY AMBER SORGHUM. Exceedingly popular for forage, relished greatly by stock, 

 because 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, 12i/4 pounds per acre, 

 6 to 10 seeds, 12 to 18 inches apart in rows. If sown broadcast, half bushel per acre, 

 1 lb. 20c; 5 lbs, 75c, postpaid. Not prepaid, 10 lbs. 60c; 25 lbs, $1.25. 



EARLY ORANGE SORGHUM. Equally as valuable as the Amber for forage but on account 

 of the longer growth it is better for syrup making. About ten days later than the Amber, 

 Planting and culture same as Amber. 1 lb, 20c; 5 lbs, 75c, postpaid. Not prepaid, 10 lbs, 

 60c; 25 lbs, $1,25, 



GERMAN or 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, 20c; 5 lbs. 75c, postpaid. Not prepaid, 10 lbs. 75c; 25 lbs. $1.25. 



JAPANESE HONEY 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 lb, 

 20c; 5 lbs, 75c, postpaid. Not prepaid, 10 lbs. $1,00; 25 lbs. $1.50. 



FETERITA. This is 10 to 15 days earlier than Kaffir Corn, makes good fodder, and makes 

 an excellent yield of grain without having received any rain from the day it was planted 

 until it was harvested. 15 pounds per acre. Planted from March to May. 1 lb, 20c; 

 Not prepaid, 10 lbs. 80c; 25 lbs. $1.50. 



5 lbs, 75c, postpaid. 



MILO MAIZE (Yellow). Splendid non saccharine sorghum for feed crop. Planted in rows 

 4 to 5 feet apart, sow 10 lbs. per acre from March to August. 1 lb. 20c; 5 lbs. 75c, post- 

 paid. Not prepaid, 10 lbs, 60c; 25 lbs. $1.25, 



Especially valuable in the South; an enormous cropper. 

 30c; 5 lbs. $1.25, postpaid. Not prepaid, 10 lbs. $2.20; 



PEARL or CATTAIL MILLET. 



Used for green feed only. 1 lb, 

 25 lbs. $4.25. 



WHITE KAFFIR CORN. Makes excellent fodder, keeps green and brittle. For grain, sow 

 10 pounds per acre in rows 3 feet apart. For fodder, sow Vz to 1 bushel either broad- 

 cast or in drills. Planted Maich to June. 1 lb, 20c; 5 lbs. 75c, postpaid. Not prepaid, 

 10 lbs. 60c; 25 lbs. $1.25. 



Feterita 



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 3% 

 feet apart, plant 6 inches apart in rows. Requires 20 pounds per 

 acre. We recommend planting of more Broom Corn. 1 lb. 35c; 

 5 lbs. $1.50, postpaid. Not prepaid, 10 lbs, $1,00; 25 lbs, $2.25. 



EGYPTIAN WHEAT (Shallu). Properly belongs to the non-sacchar- 

 ine sorghums, excellent for food for poultry and all stock on the 

 farm. Threshed as wheat or other grain. Planted in Spring and 

 earlv Summer. Sow 20 pounds per acre from February to July. 

 Lb. 20c; 5 lbs. 95c, postpaid. Not prepaid, 10 lbs, $1,00; 25 lbs. 

 $1.50. 



STECKLER'S 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. lOc; 

 lb, 25c; 5 lbs. 75c, postpaid. Not prepaid, 10 lbs, $1.00; 25 lbs, 

 $1.50, 



SAGRAIN 



Steckler's Mammoth Sunflower 



SAGRAIN. A comparatively new grain and is claimed to be one of 

 the finest of the sorghums for forage and ensilage, as it is quite 

 sweet and grows an abaundance of broad long leaves. It is a won- 

 derful grain to stool out, makes fine heads of large, light brown 

 grains which is excellent for stock and poultry feeding. Drill at 

 the rate of 12 pounds per acre. 1 lb, 20c; 5 lbs, 75c, postpaid. 

 Not prepaid, 10 lbs. 75c; 25 lbs, $1.25. 



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