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BROMUS INERMIS 



ACKNOWLEDGED KING OF 

 THE DESERTS AND DR\ 

 SAND\ SOILS. 



LOTS OF EARLY SPRING AND LATE FALL FEED, BESIDES GOOD CROP OF HAY 



This highly useful grass grows to a height of three feet, and sometimes five feet. 

 A native of Hungarj-. it has done remarkaljly well in America, especially on dry. arid 

 soils, where its drought-resisting Qualities are shown to wonderful advantage. A hardy 

 perennial, it is well adapted to cold climates and exposed situations. Produces satis- 

 factory crops on land too poor for Timothy and other grasses. Tried widely, it has been 

 endorsed everywhere, and is pronounced a great boon to farmers because 



IT PAYS ON ANY GROUND 



The Department of .Agriculture has experimented with this grass at its United States 

 stations in the arid regions. The E.xperimental Grass .Station at Garden City, Kans , 

 says: "We have grown Broraus Inermis successfully, and we think it is the coniing grass 

 for the arid regions of the West. It is green from the middle of March to about Novem- 

 ber." 



Prof. Shaw, of Minnesota, pertinently savs: "This grass cannot be obtained too 

 soon by the farmers of the Northwest." It is the grass for hot, dry climes and soils It 

 wiU grow on all kinds of soil, even on yellow sand, and is equally good for pasturing, 

 curing into hay or cutting green. All kinds of stock eat it readily, and it is very rich in 

 nutritive value. Perennial, two to three feet high, flowering in June and .\ugust. 



The South Dakoia Experiment Station, of Brookings, says; ' This is the best grass 

 that has yet been tried at this station. When properly sown it catches weU, gi^^ng a 

 good sod tlie first year; in favorable seasons a fair vield of hay may also be obtained. Cp 

 to the present the best results have been obtained by sowing plenty of seed on well-pre- 

 pared ground as early as possible in the Spring. From two to two and one-half bushels 

 stiould be sown to tlie acre, depending somewhat upon the season and condition of soil. 

 The forage, though coarse, is of excellent quality, and under ordinary circumstances a 

 large amount of early Spring and Fall feed may be obtained, in addition to a good yield 

 of hay. Thus far the grass has endured drought perfectly, and has never winter-killed in 

 the least. It does well sov. n with clover or with clover and timothy. Use twenty pounds 

 to the acre, if alone; if with alfalfa, fifteen pounds — they wiU grow well together. It may 

 be sown in the Fall with Winter wheat, or in the Spring. Cut when first coming into 

 bloom." A standard bushel weiehs 14 pounds. 



Choicest .Northern=grown stock seed, that will stand the test of any Pure Seed Law 

 in the world, postpaid, A lb. l.Sc. ; lb. 25c. Bv Express or Freight, not prepaid, i bu. SOc. ; 

 i bu. 75c.; J bu. $1.25rbu. SI. 90; 5 bu. or more, $1.75 per bu. 



GIANT BEGGAR WEED 



A FORAGE PL.ANT THAT NEVER BECOiVlES A PEST. 



Great for forage and as a restorer of land. It is 



more valuable for fertilizing than either Peas or Clover 

 and equal to them for feeding. When once established 

 it grows e^'ery year without further attention. It will 

 not interfere with other crops.ican be kept under by cul- 

 tivation, can be eradicated in two years of successive 

 pasturing. This is important, because some forage 

 plants become pests when the land is needed for other 

 crops. The plant is a strong feeder, -nith deep roots, 

 like Alfalfa, bringing from the subsoil the dormant fer- 

 Sromus Inermis. tiiizing elements, and will enrich the land by its decay- 



ing foUage without the expense of plowing it under. 

 Land planted with Beggar Weed has improved 300 per cent, in six years. Hogs, horses, cows and mules eat it 

 greedily. Can be pasture land in Summer and Fall. Can be sown in the Cornfield. Will thrive on much poorer 

 land than most forage crops. Five pounds of seed for an acre. Drill or sow broadcast in the Spring after frost. 

 Postpaid, oz. lOc; J !b. 25c; lb. 45c.; 5 lbs. $1.75. 



BROOM CORN 



THIS IS A BIG MONEY MAKING CROP AND CAN 

 B-E GROWN SUCCESSFULLY IN ALL LOCATIONS 



The demand exceeds the supply, which causes the present high prices for brooms. You will find ready market 



for all the good Broom Com you can grow. 



BUCKBEE'S IMPROVED SUPERIOR EVERGREEN — This is the most 

 popmar variety in the market. The origmal seed was secured in 

 Tennessee, then bred and climated, thus making the brush of better 

 quality. In growing it, all imperfect stalks are cut out and the brush 

 is raised and cultivated especially for seed. Postpaid, i lb. 1 5c; lb. 25c. ; 

 3 lbs. 65c By Express or Freight, not prepaid, Jbu. 40c; i bu. 75c.; 

 i bu. S1.30; bu. $2.35. 

 OKLAHOMA DWARF — Grows from three to four feet high, with 

 straight, smooth brush, principally used for making whisks and 

 brushes, though can be used very nicely even for the larger brooms. 

 Postpaid, i lb. 1 5c; lb. 25c.; 3 lbs. 70c. Bv Express or Freight, not 

 prepaid, i bu. SOc; i bu. 85c.; } bu. $1.50; bu. $2.75. 

 CALIFORNIA GOLDEN — Carefully selected and imnroved so that the 

 brush is straight and long. Of finest quality: light green color, turn- 

 ing to light vellow when allowed to get too ripe. Brush straight and 

 long. Postpaid, * lb. 15c; lb. 25c.; 3 lbs. 70c. By Express or Freight, 

 at buyer's expense, J bu. SOc; \ bu. 80c.; ^ bu. $1.40; bu. $2.65. 

 DW.-\RF JAP.A.NESE — Popular in many sections on account of its extreme 

 earliness. Straw strong and of good color. Postpaid, ^ lb. 1 Sc. ; lb. 25c. ; 



3 lbs. 70c. Bv Express or Freight, not prepaid, i bu. SOc ; } bu. 85c. ; 



4 bu. $1.50; bu, $2.75. 



BUCKWHEAT 



Buckwheat 



IS a "catch crop." easily grown between regular. succession crops. Also 

 valuable as a weed exterminator and green manure. Makes the genuine 

 Buckwheat flour. 



BUCKBEE'S GIANT JAPANESE— The greatest Buckwheat in the world. 

 Has all the valuable characteristics of the Japanese Buckwheat, and 

 in addition is earlier and will yield at least one <iuarter more per acre. 

 Don't fail to include this in your order. Choicest stock seed, post- 

 paid, lb. 20c. Bv Express or Freight, at buyer's expense, J bu.>35c.; 

 i bu. 60c.; i bu. 90c.; bu. $1.50. 



IMPROVED SiCVER HULLED — A popular standard variety. Gram is 

 of light gray color. Has thinner husks than the other sorts. Early 

 and prolific. Choicest stock seed, postpaid, lb. 20c. By Freight or 

 Express at buyer's expense, i bu. 30c; i bu. SOc; 4 bu. 80c.; bu. $1.35. 



