SORGHUM 



Especially Adaptable 



to the South 



FODDER and 



GRAIN CROPS 



FETERITA— This is 10 to 15 

 days earlier them Kaffir Com, 

 makes good fodder, and 

 makes on excellent yield of 

 grain v/ithout having re- 

 ceived any ram from the day 

 it 'was planted until it v?as 

 harvested. 15 pounds per 

 acre. Planted from March to 

 May. 



1 lb. 4Sc; 5 lbs. SI.50, post- 

 paid. Write for quantity 

 prices. 



Mao MAIZE (YeUow) — Splendid 

 non-saccharme sorghum for 

 feed crop. Planted in rows 4 

 to 5 feet apart, sow 10 lbs. 

 per acre from March to Au- 

 gust. 



1 lb. 4Sc; 5 lbs. S1.50, post- 

 paid. Write for quantity 

 prices. 



KAFFIR CORN — Makes ex- 

 cellent fodder, keeps green 

 and brittle. For grain, sow 

 10 lbs. per acre in rows 3 feet 

 apart. For fodder, sow I/2 to 

 1 bushel either broadcast or 

 in drills. Planted March to 

 June. 



1 lb. 45c; 5 lbs. SI.50, post- 

 paid. Write for quantity 

 prices. 



HEGARI — Earlier than Kaffir 

 com 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 lb. 50c; 5 lbs. $1.50, post- 

 paid. 



PEA]\UTS 



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. 45c; 5 lbs. SI. 80, postpoid. 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 lb. 45c; 5 lbs. SI.80, postpaid. Write for 

 quantity prices. 



CERTIFIED SART — Considered a good syrup 

 maker and highly recommended for silage. 

 Grows about 12 feet tall, stalks erect, is 

 resistant to fungus diseases and leaf dis- 

 ease. 

 Lb. 6Sc; 2 lbs. SI. 10; 5 lbs. $2.35, postpaid. 



MILLETS 



GERMAN MILLET— This is the favorite variety. 

 Heavy producer of excellent hay. Sow April 

 to June, 50 lbs. per acre. Cut when in 

 bloom, recommended for this climate. 

 1 lb. 50c; 5 lbs. $1.75, 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. 50c; 5 lbs. S1.75, postpaid. Write for 

 quantify prices. 



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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 com. 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. 65c; 5 lbs. $2.75, 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. 50c; 5 lbs. $1.75, postpaid. Write lor 

 quantity prices. 



SUNFLOWER 



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SAGRAIN 



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 lb. 60c; 5 lbs. $2.85, 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 1/4 inch. 



Excellent for pasture and hay. Quick recov- 

 ery after grazing. Soil builder, furnishes 

 nitrogen to land. 



Price: Lb. SI.OO; 5 lbs. $4.50. 



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 crt the rate of 12 pounds 

 per acre. 

 1 lb. SOc; 5 lbs. S1.75, postpaid. 



OATS 



RED RUSTPROOF OATS (Recleaned) — This 

 :s an excellent variety, very popular 

 throughout the South and Southwest. Pro- 

 duces large heavy heads, full of excellent 

 quality oats. 



Price: Peck 80c; Bu. $2.60. F.O.B. New 

 Orleans. 



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. 70c, postpaid. Not postpaid, 5 lb. lots 

 S2.50. 



TENNESSEE RED — Very large shells, usually 

 contains 3 large kernels, enormously pro- 

 ductive. 



1 lb. 70c, postpaid. Not prepaid, 5 lb. lots 

 $2.50. 



WHITE SPANISH— Small pods, very prolific. 

 The whole plant is harvested and used for 

 stock feeding, very nutritious. 



I lb. 70c, postpaid. Not prepaid, 5 lb. lots 

 $2.50. 



Write for prices on larger quantities. 



WHEAT 



Culture — Best time to plant in South: Oc- 

 tober 15 to December 15. Seed should bo 

 drilled in rather than broadcast. In eoily 

 planting (to November 15), use 1 bushel per 

 acre, later planting use more. 



ATLAS 66 — Many planters claim that this va- 

 riety is earlier than Fultz. Beardless, excel- 

 lent producer, recommended highly. 

 I lb. 45c; 2 lbs. SOc, postpaid. . ^' ■- 



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ABRUZZI — This variety holds the reputation 

 of yielding 10 to 15 bushels more per acre 

 than other varieties. Plant II/2 bushels per 

 acre from September to December. 

 1 lb. 40c; 5 lbs. $1.50, postpaid. 



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