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RELIABLE FARM SEEDS 



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Prices for larger quantities than one pound are f . o. b. Philadelphia and subject to market changes. 



Sugar Beets 



Sow same as Mangels, except thin to 6 to 8 inches in the row. 



170 Klein Wanzleben. Without question the best in cultiva- 

 tion; not the largest in size, but the richest in sugar content. 

 Oz., 10 cts.; i lb., 25 cts.; lb., 70 cts.; 10 lbs., by express, 

 $6.00. 



171 Lane's Improved White Sugar. This Beet attains a 

 large size and grows considerably above the ground. Oz., 10 

 cts.; J lb., 25 cts.; lb., 70 cts.; 10 lbs., by express, $6.00. 



Millet 



German, or Golden Millet (PanicumGermanicum). A valu- 

 able early annual hay and fodder crop. Matures within two 

 months. Sow 1 bushel to the acre. Lb., postpaid, 25 cts.; 

 bushel (50 lbs.), S3. 50. 



Hungarian Millet (Panicum Eungariensis). An annual forage 

 plant, early and productive, growing 2 to 3 feet high. Sow 1 

 bushel to the acre. Lb., postpaid, 25 cts. Bushel (48 lbs.), $3.50. 



Egyptian, or East India Pearl Millet {Penicillaria spicata). 

 Grows from 8 to 10 feet high. For fodder, sow 5 pounds in drills 

 3 feet apart, thin out in rows to 1 foot apart. Lb., 40 cts., post- 

 paid. Bushel (50 lbs.), $7.00. 



Japanese Barn-yard Millet (Panicum Crus-galli). An ex- 

 cellent fodder plant; grows 6 to 8 feet high. Sow from middle 

 of May to end of July, if broadcasted use 12 lbs. to acre, or if 

 drilled 8 lbs. to acre. Lb., 25 cts., postpaid. Bushel (35 lbs.), 

 $4.20. 



Oats 



Storm King. It makes a strong growth of straw, with large 

 well-filled heads, which have a tendency to be one-sided, and 

 grains are white, large and heavy. "Storm King*' has made 

 a yield of from 60 to 70 bushels per acre, and we recommend 

 it strongly. Peck (8 lbs.), 60 cts.; bushel (32 lbs.), $2.15; 10 

 bushels or over, $2.00 per bushel. 



Swedish Select. Native to Northern Europe, this is a splendid 

 variety for all sections, and particularly so to our States North 

 of this latitude. A very productive sort, the straw is heavy and 

 stiff and the grains plump and attractive in appearance. Peck 

 (8 lbs.), 60 cts.; bushel (32 lbs.), $2.00; 10 bushels or over, $1.90 

 per bushel. 



Note— The measured bushel of the two sorts offered weighs 42 or 

 43 lbs. The Pennsylvania standard weight, however, is only 32 

 and it is at this latter weight that we quote. 



Field Peas 



Canadian Field Peas. Valuable for Northern climates for 

 cattle-feeding and for green soiling. Sow 3 bus. per acre alone, 

 or i\ bus. with 1 bu. oats. Lb., postpaid, 25 cts.; peck, $1.25; 

 bushel (60 lbs.), $4.50. 



New Era Cow Peas. An upright-growing variety, which 

 matures quickly and produces a large crop of Peas. The vines 

 are small but cure nicely and make a good forage. Lb., postpaid, 

 30 cts. Write for price per bushel. 



Whip-poor-will Cow Peas. A standard early variety; grows 

 upright, vigorous, and the crop is easy to harvest. We sell more 

 of this variety than any other, and consider it the best for general 

 purposes. Lb., postpaid, 30 cts. Write for price per bushel. 



Soja Beans 



Wilson. An excellent variety for Middle and Eastern States. 

 Grows 36 to 44 inches high, branches well, holds leaves and the 

 seeds do not shatter from pods after cutting. Lb., postpaid, 

 30 cts. Write for price per bushel. 



Mammoth Yellow. Valuable as a forage crop and for silo 

 purposes on account of its heavy foliage. It matures late and 

 is therefore valuable for growing in the Southern States. For 

 the Northern and Middle States we advise using Wilson. 

 Lb., postpaid, 30 cts. Write for price per bushel. 



Rape 



Dwarf Essex Rape. A valuable forage plant relished by all 

 kinds of stock, and especially hogs, and which can be sown in 

 this latitude in April for early crop, or as late as September for 

 fall crop. Makes a quick and vigorous growth and stock can 

 be turned on it in 7 or 8 weeks. Sown broadcast at the rate of 

 10 lbs. to the acre, or 5 lbs. in drills. Finest imported seed. 

 Lb., 25 cts., postpaid. By express at purchaser's expense, 5 

 lbs., 60 cts.; 10 lbs., $1.10; 50 lbs., $5.00. 



Tobacco 



Tabak, Fr. Tabaco, Sp. Tabac, Ger. 



One ounce of good seed is sufficient for an acre. 



Culture — Sow seed for plants early in spring in frames or 

 seedbed, using soil well enriched with wood ashes, etc. Transplant 

 to open ground when weather has become warm and settled, in 

 rows 4 feet apart, and give cultivation as for corn. 

 884 White Burley. The favorite of Kentucky. Light-colored 



leaves of fine flavor and aroma. Pkt., 10 cts.; § oz., 30 cts.; 



oz., 50 cts. 



881 Connecticut Seed Leaf. One of the best varieties for 

 cigar wrappers. The leaves are of good width and length and 

 grow closely on stalk. Pkt., 10 cts.; \ oz., 30 cts.; oz., 50 cts. 



882 Havana. The seed we offer is the best Vuelta Abajo, 

 obtained by us direct from Cuba, and is the finest flavored 

 tobacco grown. Pkt., 15 cts.; \ oz., 35 cts.; oz., 65 cts. 



883 Pennsylvania Seed Leaf. Produces a very large, hand- 

 some leaf of good quality. Extensively grown in Lancaster 

 County, Pa. Pkt., 10 cts.; \ oz., 25 cts.; oz., 40 cts. 



Miscellaneous Farm Seeds 



Johnson Grass, or Sorghum Halepense. A Southern 

 fodder plant which grows to a height of 30 inches. Per lb., 

 30 cts., postpaid. 5 lbs., $1.10; 10 lbs., $2.00; 50 lbs., $10.00. 



Kaffir Corn (Red), Good forage and the corn is good food for 

 poultry. Use 4 to 5 lbs. per acre. Lb., 25 cts., postpaid. 5 lbs., 

 60 cts.; 10 lbs., $1.00; 50 lbs., $4.00. 



Spring Bye. Grown for grain crop or turning under to improve 

 the soil. Sow 1§ bushels to the acre. Lb., postpaid, 25 cts. 

 Write for price per bushel. 

 Rye for Fall seeding will be offered in our Autumn Catalogue. 



Sorghum, or Early Amber Sugar-cane. Most productive 

 variety and a favorite forage crop in Southern States. Height, 

 10 to 12 feet. Sow 5 lbs. in drills, or 75 lbs. broadcast to acre. 

 Lb., 25 cts., postpaid. 5 lbs., 50 cts.; 50 lbs., $4.00. 



Sudan Grass. A forage plant valuable in the middle West- 

 Grows from six to ten feet high. Sow seed when ground has 

 become warm, 4 to 6 lbs. per acre, in drills 18 to 24 inches apart, 

 and cultivate like corn. Lb., 30 cts., postpaid. 10 lbs., $1.30; 

 50 lbs.. $5.00. 



Vetches, or Tares, Spring (Vicia Sa(iva). Highly valuable 

 for soiling or for green manuring. Use 2 or 3 bushels to acre, 

 broadcast, or 1 to 2 bushels in drills. Lb., 30 cts., postpaid. 

 Write for price per bushel. 



Vetches, or Tares, Winter (Vicia Villosa). Also called Sand 

 Vetch, or Hairy Vetch. A great soil improver, and a nutritious 

 green fodder or hay crop. For Fall sowing. Sow 1 bushel per 

 acre, with 1 bushel of rye. Price per lb., 40 cts., postpaid. 

 Write for price per bushel and special leaflet. 



Wheat, Marquis. An excellent spring variety producing large 

 beardless heads. Extremely hardy. Sow 1| bushels to the acre. 

 Lb., postpaid, 25 cts. Write for price per bushel. 

 Wheat for Fall seeding will be offered in our Autumn Catalogue. 



Yellow Milo Maize. This crop is grown like corn, and may be 

 cut several times for green forage; also used for ensilage, or 

 cured like sorghum. 4 to 5 lbs. per acre. Grows to a height of 

 8 to 10 feet. Lb., 25 cts., postpaid. 5 lbs., 60 cts.; 10 lbs., $1.00; 

 50 lbs., $4.00. 



Prices for larger quantities than one pound are f. o. b. Philadelphia, and subject to market changes 

 Write for special quotations on large quantities — Samples on request 



