92 J. STECKXER SEED CO., LTD,, ALMANAC AND 



The average height of growth on good strong land, 5)^ to 6 feet; on thin land 4)^ to 5 

 feet. The stalk is stout, never blown about by winds, never tangles, and is always man- 

 ageable, easily handled. A boy can gather the grain heads or the fodder. The seed heads 

 grow from 10 to 12 inches in length, and product of grain on good land easily reaches 50 

 to 60 bushels per acre. 



The whole stalk, as well as the blades, cures into excellent fodder, and in all stages of 

 its growth is available for green feed, cattle, mules and horses being equally fond of it, 

 and its quality is not surpassed by any other known variety. If cut down to the ground 

 two or more shoots spring from the root, and the growth is thus maintained until checked 

 by frost. 



The Kaffir Corn may be planted in the latter part of March or early in April. It bears 

 earlier planting than other Millets or Sorghums. It should be put in rows not over three 

 feet apart, even on the best land, and it bears thicker planting than any other variety of 

 Sorghum; should be massed in the drill on good land, for either green or forage purposes, 

 and also on thin land if forage mainly is desired. No plant can equal it for quality and 

 quantity of grain and forage on thin lands. Use 5 pounds of seed per acre. See price list. 



TEOSINTE. 



Reana or Euchloena luxurians. 



One of the most luxuriant growing forage plants introduced, of South American 

 origin, and one which in point of growth and amount of nourishing foliage excels any 

 other forage plant known. 



In good soil and with proper cultivation it will throw up from 15 to 30 stalks on one 

 plant to a height of from 10 to 12 feet, densely covered with foliage. 



In order to be successful with Teosinte, it should be sown in drills as early as the be- 

 ginning of March, as it takes generally from 14 to 20 days before the seed germinates. In 

 this manner a good stand may be had at the beginning of April. 



For green fodder, Teosinte may be cut three or four times during the season, but then 

 it should not be allowed to grow any taller than three or four feet. 



In cutting it is advisable to cut it clean to the ground, as this will insure a heavier 

 growth than when cut too high. Teosinte in its own native country is a perennial, but 

 with us it is invariably kil ed during winter and may therefore, be considered an annual. 



The seed which we hale on hand is imported, as in our climate it will never produce 

 any. 



DHOURO, or EGYPTIAN CORN. 



Sorghum Vulgare. 



This is a well known cereal. It produces a large quantity of seed, of which fowls and 

 animals are fond. Can also be sown broadeast for soiling, or in drills for fodder and seed. 

 If sown in drills, one peck of seed per acre is ample. If sown broadcast, one bushel per 

 acre. For grain, the stalks should not be nearer than 10 inches in the drill, but if to be 

 cut repeatedly for soiling, it is better to sow quite thickly in the hills. Seed should not 

 be sown too early, and covered from one-half to one inch. If too much rain in the spring,, 

 the seed will not come well; they require more heat than the other Sorghums. 



RURAL BRANCHING SORGHUM or MILLO MAIZE. 



Produces the seed heads upright in a vertical position, while the others are drooping. 

 The seeds are smaller but will keep longer than the other varieties. The stalk grows very 

 large and produces a good many large leaves. It suckers and tillers more and more the 

 oftener it is cut. It exceeds greatly in yield of green fodder any of the familiar fodder 

 plants, except the ' k Teosinte." It should be planted exclusively in the drills four feet 

 apart. 18 to 20 inches in the drills. 



JERUSALEM CORN. 



This belongs to the non-saccharine sorghums. Grows about three feet high. Makes 

 one large head on mam stalk and several smaller heads on side shoots, often as many as 

 eight heads on one stalk. The grain is pure white and nearly fiat. Three pounds will 

 plant an acre. 



Vegetable Plants Constantly on hand in Season. 



