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INR ADRER-DHIADEUHTA'DAC ESS] RELIABLE FARM SEEDS~ [II] +9 
FIELD, FORAGE AND SILO SEEDS 
Prices of all Farm Seeds are f. o. b. Philadelphia and subject to market changes 
SUDAN GRASS 
A new forage plant which is valuable in the middle west and 
may also be grown in the east. It is an annual, related to the 
sorghums, ad is valuable both for hay and silo. Grows from 
six to ten feet high, makes small leafy stems, and is greatly rel- 
ished by stock. Sow seed when ground has become warm, using 
4 to 6 lbs. per acre, in drills 18 to 24 inches apart, and cultivate 
like corn. Lb., 45 cts., postpaid. By express or freight, at 
purchaser’s expense, 10 lbs., $3.00; 50 lbs., $12.50. 
BROOM CORN 
Improved Evergreen. This variety is extensively grown on 
account of the color and quality of its brush, which is long, 
fine, and straight, and alwaysgreen; grows 7 feet high. Sow 
10 pounds to the acre in good, deep dry soil. Lb., 35 cts., 
postpaid. By express or freight, at purchaser’s expense, 10 
Ibs., $1.25; 50 lbs., $5.00. 
SOJA BEANS 
Ito Sam Soja Bean. Earlier than Hollybrook, but leaves not 
as large. Grows about 30 inches high, and is easily mown. 
Write for price. 
Hollybrook Early Soja. A good variety for planting in 
Northern and Eastern States. Ripens early, and produces an 
enormous crop of both Beans and forage, which are very nu- 
tritious. _ Write for price. 
Wilson Soja. 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. 
In Delaware it matured in 115 days, and the plants held the 
seed well. Write for price, 
Mammoth Yellow Soja Bean. Valuable as a forage crop 
and for silo purposes. It matures late and is very popular 
for forage purposes, also productive. Most valuable for grow- 
ing in the Southern States. Wzvite for price. 
VETCHES 
Spring Vetches, or Tares (Vicia Sativa). Highly valu- 
able for soiling or for green manuring. Use 2 to 3 bushels 
to acre, broadcast, or 1 to 2 bushels in drills. Lb., 30 cts., 
postpaid; bu. (60 lbs.), write for price. 
Winter Vetches, or Tares (Vicia Villosa). Also called 
Sand Vetch, or Hairy Vetch. Recommended for fall sowing. 
Sow 1 bushel of the seed per acre, with 1 bushel of rye. 
Price per Ib., 40 cts., postpaid; bu. (60 Ibs.), write for price 
and special leaflet. ; 
PEAS FOR FODDER AND 
GREEN MANURING 
Canadian Field Peas. Valuable for Northern climates for 
cattle feeding and for green soiling, and is also used in large 
quantities for feeding pigeons. Sow 1} bushels per acre with 
4 bushel oats. Owing to short crops, seed is scarce. While 
for price. 
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 good forage. 
Write for price. 
Whip=poor-will Cow Peas. An early variety; grows up- 
right, 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. Write for price. 
Clay Cow Peas. A medium late variety, of running habit 
and strong growth. Write for price. 
= RAPE 
Dwarf Essex Rape. A forage plant of the highest value, 
which can be sown in this latitude as late as September. It 
is sown broadcast at the rate of 10 Ibs. to the acre, or 5 lbs. 
in drills, Byexpress or freight, at purchaser’s expense, 5 
Ibs., 90 cts.; 10 lbs., $1.60; 50 Ibs., $7.50. 
INOCULATING CULTURES (ice reg ceeds pace 224” 
