32 CURRIE BROTHERS' HORTICULTURAL GUIDE. 



ENGLISH RAPE. 



Invaluable to sheep raisers. 

 The seed we offer is the gen- 

 uine Dwarf Essex Rape, the 

 only variety that has proved 

 of any value in this country, 

 and we warn 1hose planting 

 it for the first time to carefully 

 avoid all other sorts, and more 

 especially the Annual .Rape, 

 which is worthless as a foddei 

 plant. Those familiar with 

 the seed can readily dis- 

 tinguish the difference. 



The cultivation of Rape is 

 very simple, requiring no 

 special skill, though, like any 

 crop, it succeeds best under 

 good treatment. It is usually 

 sown us a second crop after 

 grain or potatoes in rows 

 about two feet apart and cul- 

 tivate the same as turnips. 

 Rape is grown very exten- 

 sively in Great Britain and 

 there it is generally grown 

 broadcast as a second crop, 

 sowing from 12 to 16 lbs. of 

 seed on an acre, but if sown 

 for first crop, it is only ne- 

 cessary to use about one-third 

 that quantity of seed. Prof. 

 "W. A. Henry, Director of the 

 "Wisconsin Agricultural sta- 

 tion says: "We had a half acre 

 of rape this year (1894) which 

 gave an actual yield by weighing of 9J^ tons, or at the rate of 19 tons per acre, 

 and this too, in spite of the great drought." This was grown from \y 2 lb. of 

 seed, furnished by us.— See Wisconsin Agricultural Station Report. 



If sown in drills use about S pounds of seed to the acre. 

 Per lb., 20 cts.: per 100 lbs S15 00 



SACALINE.— The New Forage Plant. 



. Is perfectly hardy even in Siberia— flourishes in the Indies. Requires no 

 plowing before planting. Needs no cultivation, no manuring, no re-planting. 

 Roots penetrate deep into the soil. Once planted stands forever. Endures se- 

 verest drought with impunity. Grows in poorest soils. Luxuriates in wet 

 lands. Grows where no other forage plant will grow. Young shoots and 

 leaves eaten'as a vegetable. Stems and leaves, green or dry, greatly relished 

 by cattle, sheep and horses. More nutritious than Clover or Lucerne. Gives three 

 and four cuttings per year. Produces 90 to 180 tons of green forage 

 per acre. An excellent soil enricher. Grows Ik feet high by June. Affords 

 shade to cattle in summer. Protection against storms in winter. Makes a 

 good hedge and a valuable fuel. Water will not drown it. Fire will not kill 

 it. Cattle cannot destroy it. Endorsed by the highest authorities. 



Professor L. H. Pam- 

 mell, Iowa Agricult- 

 ural College, Ames, 

 Iowa, in Garden and 

 Forest, October 11th, 

 1894: "There never 

 has been a time when 

 the question of forage 

 plants did not merit 

 consideration here. 

 Portions of the West 

 have passed through 

 a drought such as we 

 have not had for years. 

 There can be no ques- 

 tion that certain of 

 our best forage plants 

 plants have suffered 

 seriously, and we shall 

 have a thin stand next 

 year. In Garden and 

 Forest attention is 

 called to Polygonum 

 Sachalinense (Sac- 

 aline) which has re- 

 ceived such high 

 praise in Europe. It 

 is certain that this 

 plant will prove valu- 

 able in many parts of 

 the United States, 

 especially in the West. 

 It is not only perfectly 

 hardy in Central Iowa, 

 so far as cold is con- 

 cerned, but it stands 

 the dry weather re- 

 markably well. We 

 have had no rain to 

 speak of since the 

 latter part of July, but 



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at the end of September sacai.ine (polygonum sachalinense.) 



asitwas early in July. The root stock of this plant is sent out in all, direc- 

 tions. The Original plant has been in a dry place for many years, but in all 

 this time it has not once been killed back. It is a remarkable grower, early in 

 June many stalks were fourteen feet in length ! What is needed in the West is 



FODDER PLANTS. 



a plant that can be used in August and September when pastures are nearly 

 always short. If the first and second crop could be used for the silo (it is said 

 it can) the crop in August and September would be excellent for immediate 

 use. Rape is now used to some extent, but the Polygonum Sachalinense would 

 be easier to grow, as it does not require replanting every year as rape does." 



Seed, 15 cts. per pkt.; plants, 25 cts. each; three for 60 cts.; six for $1 00 



LATHYRUS SYLVESTRIS. 



(Flat Pea.) 

 A perennial plant that withstands severe frosts and roots so deeply that 

 it is not injured by severe drought. The seed should be sowed on well 

 prepared ground early in spring in drills about 2 feet apart, and 4 to 

 6 inches apart in the rows, 2 to 3 inches deep. Cultivate thoroughly 

 the first season, and transplant either in fall or spring to any kind of 

 soil except wet land. On very poor unimproved sandy soil it makes a 

 top growth of 6 to 8 inches and a root growth of 12 to 15 inches the first 

 season, and on sandy soil that has been cultivated it does much bet- 

 ter. It grows slowly at first, but will yield four tons of green fodder 

 to the acre the second year. When once established Lathyrus will 

 stand on the same ground 50 years without reseeding. The roots pen- 

 etrate into the ground 30 feet, and are covered with an abundance of 

 tubercles, giving it valuable fertilizing qualities as well as enabling 

 it to endure extreme drought. It is particularly well adapted for the 

 Western prairies and sandy sections of the lake regions. Pkt., 10 cts.; 

 oz.,25cts.;J41b., 75 cts., lib 2 50 



SPURRY. 



Extensively cultivated in Europe for sheep and cattle pasture in winter. 

 It grows well on poor, dry sandy soil. Sow 15 lbs. to the acre. Per 

 lb., 20 cts.; 10 lbs and over at 15 cts.; 100 lbs 10 00 



JOHNSON GRASS. 



A perennial grass with cane-like roots. It is very tender and nutritious; 

 good for stock; should be cut for hay when it comes into bloom. (25 

 poundstothe bushel.) Per lb., 15 cts.; 100 lbs 10 00 



YELLOW BRANCHING DOURA. 



A strong, tall-growing sort, attaining a height of from 9 to 12 feet. It pro- 

 duces great quantities of seed, which is golden-yellow in color. Its 

 stalks and leaves are very valuable for feed. Per lb., 10 cts.; 10 lbs., 

 75 cts.; 100 lbs 6 00 



TEOSINTE. 



A very valuable fodder plant resembling corn, but grows more compact, 

 with larger and broader leaves. If allowed to grow it will often at- 

 tain a height of 15 feet; but it may be cut three or four times during 

 the season. The stalks are particularly rich in saccharine matter, 

 therefore very nutritious. Sow at corn planting time in drills 3 feet 

 apart dropping two or three seeds in everv foot. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 20 

 cts.; J-ilb.,50cts.; lib 1 75 



SUGAR CANE. 



Early Amber — A variety which has been largely tested throughout the 

 country with very general success. Its distinctive features are said 

 to be its earliness and great yield of both sugar and syrup. Per lb., 5 



cts.; 100 lbs S 00 



Subject to market fluctuations. 



KAFFIR CORN. 



A variety of sorghum cultivated for both forage and grain. Per lb., 15 



cts.; 10 lbs 1 00 



