100— Millets, Sorghums, Etc 



THE MAULE SEED BOOK FOR 1917 



MILLETS 



Nothing pays better for a stock raiser and dairyman than a few acres of millet; for it not 

 only yields at least again as much hay per acre as timothy and clover, but it is also of the 

 greatest feeding value and milk producing quality. The hay is a very fine quality. 





833 German or Golden Millet 



German millet is a fine crop for both soiling 

 and hay. For the latter purpose it must be cut 

 just as it begius to head before blooming, for it 

 is liable to injure stock after the seeds are 

 formed. It is ready for use in CO or 65 days after 

 sowing. When used at the proper stage of de- 

 velopment it is one of the most valuable of soil- 

 ing plants. .Sow 3 pecks or a bushel per acre for 

 hay. Pound, il5 cts.; 3 pounds, 65 cts., post- 

 paid. B^ express or frelglit, not prepaid, 

 pecli, 75 cts.; bnsliel (48 ponndsi, Sa.75. 



836 Peeirl or East Indian Millet 



Also called Pencillaria or Cattail Millet. This 

 is a valuable fodder plant, especially for the 

 South, though it is now coining into favor In the 

 North. It grows six to ten feet high, and fur- 

 nishes an enormous bulk of fodder. It can be 

 cut several times during the season. It pro- 

 duces long, broad leaves somewhat resembling 

 Indian corn. The stenr is stout, and the termi- 

 nal spike is 6 to 12 inches in length. It flour- 

 ishes best in a rich, loose soil. Sow in drills 3 

 feet apart, using 5 pounds of seed per acre. Or 

 broadcast, sowing 2-5 pounds to the acre. 



Packet., lU cts.; lb., 35 cts.; 3 lbs., 65 cts., 

 postpaid. B^ express or frelgbt, not pre- 

 paid, pk., $1.^5; ba. (50 pounds), $4,00. 



Sugar Cane and Sorghums 



Within recent years dairymen and stock rais- 

 ers have widely recognized the high economic 

 value of thickly sown sugarcane as a summer 

 food for milk cows. For forage sow broadcast 

 1 bushel per acre. For syrup use about 1 peck to 

 the acre. Cultivate same as corn. 



SS2 Early Amber Sugar Cane 



A valuable sorghum for sugar or fodder. It will bear pasturing when 

 young, and Is thoroughly adapted to the requirements of Northern 

 dairymen. The seed is valuable for stock and poultry. 



Pkt., 10 cts.; lb., 25 cts.; 3 lbs.. 65 cts., postpaid.' By express or 

 freight,' not prepaid, peck, 8."^ cents; bnshel (50 pounds), $3.Si5. 



GERMAN MILLET. 



853 Early Orange Sugar Cane 



It 



The favorite Southern variety. It yields an abundance ot syrup, 

 does not grow as tall as Early Amber, but is heavier. 

 Pkt., 10 cts.; lb., 25 cts.; 3 lbs., 65 cts., postpaid. By express or 

 freiglit, nut prepaid, peck, 85 cts.; bnsbel (50 pounds i, S3. 25. 



816 Jerusalem Com 



This non-saccharine sorghum is one of the best and surest grain crops 

 for dry countries and seasons. It grows about 8 feet high and makes 

 one large main head and several smaller ones. The grain is pure white, 

 and a good food for man or beast. Use 3 to 5 pounds of seed per acre. 

 Pkt., 10 cts.; lb., 35 cts.; 3 lbs., 65 cts., postpaid. By exprf>8s or 

 freight, not prepaid, peck, $1.00; bushel (56 pounds), $3.50. 



830 Feterita 



A new non-saccharine sorghum, ijiaturing its crop 20 to 30 days ear- 

 lier than Katiir Corn, making It well adapted to sections with short 

 seasons. Feterita grows about 5 feet high, branching freely from the 

 roots and producing numerous large heads of white grain. It is a re- 

 markable drought register, producing a crop when all other kinds of 

 fodder fail. The grain is excellent for feeding chickens or any stock. 

 The fodder is much finer than corn stalks, and is highly relished by all 

 stock. For grain sow 5 pounds of seed per acre in hills or drills. "For 

 fodder, sow one-half bushel per acre, broadcast or in rows. 



Pkt., 10 cts.; lb., 25 cts.; 3 lbs., 65 cts., jpostpald. By express or 

 freight, not prepaid, peck, 85 cts., bushel (56 pounds), S3.00. 



834 Hungariein Millet 



Often called Hungarian grass. In gen- 

 eral favor for summer forage purposes, as 

 it can be sown in June, as a second crop, 

 and will be ready for the scythe in sixty 

 days. It will yield two or three tons ot 

 hay per acre. It grows well on light soils, 

 and withstands heat and drought Sow 

 seed broadcast; one bushel to the acre. 

 Lb., 25 cts.; 3 lbs., 65 cts., postpaid. 

 By express or freight, not prepaid, 

 pk., 85 cts.; bu. (48 lbs.), $3.00. 



835 Japanese Millet 



Widely advertised as the Billion Dollar 

 also barn yard grass. At the Massachu- 

 setts Experiment, Station It attained a 

 height of seven feet. The yield per acre 

 was at the rate of 11,207 pounds of straw 

 and 6B.7 bushels of seed; or 15 to 18 tons 

 of green forage. A field sown July 26th, 

 after a hay crop, yielded 12 tons per acre. 

 Valuable for forage or the silo. Sow I 

 peck of seed per acre. Packet, 10 cents; pound, 25 cents; 

 3 pounds, 65 cents, postpaid. By express om- freight, not 

 prepaid, peck, 75 cents; bushel (30 pounds), $2.75. 



839 Yellow Milo Maize 



A non-saccharine sorghum of high value; cultivated like corn. It Is a 

 vigorous grower, of deep green color, attaining a height of 8 or 10 feet. 

 Some stalks develop 20 heads. The seed is fed to hor!^es, cattle, chick- 

 ens, etc.. It will mature Its main head in 100 (lays, and will continue 

 growing until frost. Plant 4 to 5 pounds per acre. Packet, 10 cents; 

 pound, 25 cents; 3 pounds, 65 cents, postpaid. By express or 

 freight, not prepaid, peck, 75 cents; bushel (56 pounds;, $2.50. 



819 White Kaffir Com 



A valuable non-saccharine sorghum, producing two to four heads per 

 stalk. In the South it will yield a full crop of grain (50 to CO bushels) 

 and two crops of fodder, as it shoots up after cutting. It withstands 

 drought well. Stalk makes excellent fodder, the grains fine poultry and 

 stock food, also splendid flour. Use 4 to 5 pounds of seed per acre. 



Packet, 10c. ; pound, 25c.; 3 pounds, 65c., postpaid. By express 

 or freight, not prepaid, peck, 75c.; bushel (56 pounds), S2.50. 



818 Red Kaffir Corn 



This non-saccharine sorghuna is the same as White Kaflir Corn, with 

 exception of color of grain, which Is red. Pkt., 10 cts.; lb., 25 cts.; 

 3 lbs., 65 cts., postpaid. By express or freight, not prepaid, 

 peck, 75 cts.; bnshel (56 pounds), $2.50. 



850 Shallu or Egyptian Wheat 



A non-saccharine sorghum. Producing very large yields of both grain 

 and fodder on account of its stooling habit, 3 to 6 stalks are produced 

 from a single grain. The stalks do not harden as do other fodder crops, 

 but keep green, brittle and juicy. Seed white. An excellent feed for 

 horses, cattle and chickens. Does well everywhere. Use 3 to 5 pounds 

 in hills or for fodder sow 2o to 50 pounds to the acre. 



Pkt., 10 cts.; lb., 25 cts.; 3 lbs., 65 cts., postpaid. By express or 

 freight, not prepaid, peck, 85 cts.; bnshel (56 pounds), $3.00. 



858 Teosinte 



This strong growing annual grass grows from 8 to 12 feet high, and 

 somewhat resembles Indian corn. It has the habit of tillering or stool- 

 ing at the root; probably produces more forage than any known plant. 

 It is liked by stock. The stalks are tender, and there is no waste. Cul- 

 tivate the same as corn; use 3 lbs. of seed per acre. 



Packet 5c.; ounce, 10c. ; ^ pound, 20c.; lb., 65c., postpaid. 



JERUSALEM CORN. 



FETERITA. 



TEOSINTE. 



