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FORAGE AND SILO SEEDS 



For years we have taken special care in the selection 

 of the various sorts of Grass and Clover Seeds for field 

 culture, and in consequence our trade in this line has 

 rapidly Increased. 



Purity of stock and high germinating quality -ma con- 

 sider essential. 



As we handle very larg-e quantities of these seeds, we 

 are enabled to supply the best quality at lowest prices. 



MILI^ET 



QEBMAir, OS aOIiDEN MIXiI^ET. 



An improved variety, medium early, growing 

 3 to 5 feet high. The heads are closely con- 

 densed, though the spikes are very numerous. 

 This is the best and most productive millet to 

 grow. Price, JAi., 10c. Pk., 60c. Bus. of 50 

 lbs. Ask for prices by the bushel. 



HUNaABIAK MIIiZiET (Fanicum germani- 

 cum). — Karly and productive, growing J to 3 

 feet high, with an abundance of foliage and 

 slender heads. Price, Lb., 10c. Pk., 60c. Bus. 

 of 48 lbs. Ask for prices by the bushel. 



COIOIOir MIIiIiET. — Weight, per bus., .^n 

 pounds. Price, Lb., 5c. Pk., 60c, Ask for 

 prices by the bushel. 



DWARF ESSEX RAPE 



It can be sown all through the season: being 

 perfectly hardy, withstands the drought, and 

 will produce a crop in any soil by sowing 

 broadcast at the rate of 5 lbs. to the acre, or 

 2 to 3 lbs. in drills. It is unequaled as a pas- 

 ture for sheep, and as a fattening food for all 

 kinds of live stock it is without a rival. Lb., 

 12c.; by express, 10 lbs. and over, 10c. lb., not 

 prepaid; $9.00 per 100 lbs. If wanted by mail, 

 add 8c. per pound for postage. 



SORGHUM, OR SUGAR CANE 



EABLT AMBEB grows 10 to 12 feet high and yields large crops of fodder, which is relished by all 

 kinds of stock. It will produce two cuttings during the summer. Sow 3 or 4 quarts per acre in drills 

 and cultivate same as corn. For hay, sow one bushel per acre broadcast. Lb., 10c. Pk., 60c. 



BABIiY OBANOZ: has a large, strong growth, but requires longer time to mature than the Early 

 Amber. Very popular in the South, where there are long seasons. 



Prices same as Early Amber. 



MILLET 



VETCHES OR TARFES 



— SPBmo VETCHES (Viola 



sativa). — -Closely associated 



with peas in cliaracter. Highly valuable for soiling or for 

 sreen manuring. Sometimes grown with oats for mowing and 

 feeding to stock. Use 2 to 3 bushels to the acre. Sow in 

 spring while ground is cool and moist, or in earlv autumn. 

 Lb., 10c. Peck of 15 lbs., $1.25. Bus. of 60 lbs., $4.00. 



WINTER VETCHES (Vicia villiosa).— Also called Sand 

 Vetch, or Hairy Vetch. Recommended for fall sowing with 

 rye, as in many localities in the North It is hardy, remaining 

 green all winter. A valuable food for stock in early spring. 

 Use 1 to 2 bushels per acre. Lb., 15c. Peck of 15 lbs., $1.50. 

 Bushel of 60 lbs., $5.50. 



—50 lbs. to Bushel. — To grow Broom 



____ _ ^orn successfully the ground should 



be ricli and well prepared. Plant seeds in rows 3 feet apart 

 by 18 inches. The plants should be cultivated as soon as they 

 arc out of the ground. Harvesting should be done when the 

 seed is in a soft, milky condition. 



BROOM CORN 



IMFBOVED EVEBGBEEN.— This is the favorite sort; has 

 a fine brusli, yields well and keeps green. Height, 8 to 9 f oet ■ 

 Lb., 25c., postpaid. Peck, $1.00. Bus., $3.00. 



TEOSINTE. — A most valuable and enormous yielding cut- 

 ting forage crop, but should be planted very early to succeed 

 well. Good to use as green food, and also makes an excellent 

 fodder. It branches as many as 50 stalks from one seed 

 Plant in May or June in rows 4 to 5 feet apart each wav 

 Oz., 10c. % lb., 20c. Lb., 70c., postpaid. 



BUSSIAN STnTFLOWEB. — Growing to double the size of 

 the common sunflower and the yield of seed is twice as great 

 It is highly recommended for poultry — the best egg-pi-oducing 

 food known. Lb., 10c. 4 lbs., 25c. Add 8c. lb. by mail. 



KAFFIB COBIT. — The heads contain small white seeds 

 which make an excellent flour. They are greedily eaten bv 

 horses and cattle, and make fine feed for poultry, either fed in 

 the grain or ground and cooked. Use 4 to 5 lbs. to acre 

 Price, lb., 10c. 10 lbs., 50c. 100 lbs., $2.50. 



FLAXSEED. — Lb., 10c. 4 lbs., 25c. Bus., $2.75. 



COW PEAS 



THE GBEAT SOIL EITBICHEB. MAKES FOOB LAND BICH. 

 MAKES GOOD LAND BETTEB. 



Prices on application. 



BLACK COW PEA. — It is a splendid land improver and most valuable as a 

 forage crop, making an enormous yield of rich, nutritious food. Sow in May 

 or June at the rate of one bushel per acre for seed, or two bushels for soiling. 



BLACK EYE COW PEA. — The Black Eye Cow Peas are very prolific and 

 bring a good price on our market. 



WHIPPOOBWILL PEA. — Makes a splendid forage pea. Vines stay green 

 longer than other varieties; pods ripen earlier. 



WONDEBFUL, or UNKNOWN. — This makes an enormous and remarkable 

 growth of vines, but requires the full growing season to make its crop. In 

 yield and growth of vines it surpasses any of the varieties of Cow Peas, and 

 it produces very largely of the shelled Peas. This variety should be planted 

 in May in order to come to full maturity. 



SO J A BEANS 



The great drought resisting forage crop; unsurpassed in nutritive value for 

 feeding; also makes a splendid soil improver. Sow broadcast one-half bushei 

 to the acre, or it may be planted in drills three feet apart and one foot between 

 plants. Price on application. 



CANADA FIELD PEAS 



Sown in February, March or April, with a small quantity of oats, they make 

 a large yield of forage. Sow 1 to 11/2 bushels per acre broadcast with lialf a 

 bushel of oats. Cut for hay before the peas mature. Peck, 75c. Bus., $2.00. 



Write for special prices if a quantity is required. 



