GARDEN MANUAL FOR THE SOUTHERN STATES. 
OREGON OBR SPRING VETCH.—Our best leguminous 
soil-enriching crop. Vetch hay is the equal of Alfalfa and 
can be Winter grazed. It grows 3 or 4 feet high, and is 
easier cured. Hay making time is too weeks earlier. Two 
bushels to the acres. Sow during late Winter and early 
Spring. 
GIANT BEGGAB WEED.—One of the most valuable of 
all forage plants; has been extensively planted and has 
given entire satisfaction. Its special features are: Re- 
storing worn-out land. Is an annual, when once estab- 
lished it requires no further attention. Is easily eradi- 
cated when desired. Requires no cultivation. Does not 
interfere with the growing of the other crops, and is sown 
like oats. Sow broadcast from March to June. Ten 
pounds will plant an acre. Recommended highly for the | 
South. 
WILD BICE.—The natural time for sowing is in the 
Fall, although seed can be sown any time. The seed 
should first be thoroughly soaked in water so that it will 
sink into the desired situation. It may be sown in shallow 
water, not over three feet deep, and from this depth into 
the shore. While it will grow in deeper water, it should 
be allowed to work its own way, the start being made in 
shoal water. A still day should be chosen for sowing so 
that it will not drift into too deep water. Wild Rice is 
unequalled as an attraction for wild fowl, and for this 
reason is in great demand for planting in game preserves 
and small lakes by gun clubs and owners of private estates 
in this country and Europe. Sow 14 to 20 pounds to the 
acre. 
BUCEWHEAT.—For a late Summer crop Buckwheat is 
- very profitable, especially in sections where cow peas do 
not succeed so well. It is easily grown, makes splendid 
flower food for bees and a large yield of grain, and is also 
valuable for turning under as an improver of the soil. 
Sow one bushel per acre. 
Japanese. — This variety yields very 
largely. The kernels are larger than other 
sorts, but owing to its branching qualities 
it need not be sown so thickly. 
Silver Hull.—A superior variety in every 
way to the ordinary Buckwheat, which it 
has almost entirely superseded. 
Dwarf Essex Rape. 
DWARF ESSEX RAPE.—This Rape may 
be sown broadcast at the rate of 20 pounds 
per acre and harrowed in. Under favorable 
conditions it is ready for pasturing sheep 
or cattle within six weeks from the time 
of sowing, and on an average one acre will 
carry twelve to fifteen sheep six weeks to 
two months. In the Northern States it 
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Oregon Vetch. 
should be sown from May to September 
for Fall pasturing, but as it thrives best 
in cool weather it should not be sown in 
the Southern States until September or 
October for Winter pasture. 
RED BUST PROOF OATS.—Have come 
into general cultivation. They are very 
valuable, and will save a great deal of 
corn on a farm. The seed of this variety 
has a reddish cast, a peculiar long beard, 
and is very heavy. It is the only kind 
which will not rust in the Southern cli- 
mate. They can be sown as early as Octo- 
ber, but should be pastured down as soon 
as they commence to joint, till February. 
When the ground is low ,or the season wet 
this cannot well be done without destroy- 
ing the whole crop. During January and 
February is the proper time to cut it for 
green fodder, if no pasturing can be douie. 
One to one and a half bushels per acre is 
sufficient. These Oats have a tendency to 
stool, and therefore do not require as much 
per acre as common oats. Those who have 
not already tried this variety should do so. 
EARLY WINTER TURF OATS.—Stool 
more than any other variety; can be pas- 
tured the whole Winter, and are as hardy 
as Wheat. Claimed to produce more and 
heavier grain than other varieties. One to 
one and a half bushels to the acre. 
PARA GRASS.— (Panicum Barbinode.) 
Para Grass is a native of South America 
and is grown somewhat commonly in 
Florida, to a rapidly increasing extent in 
Southern Texas, and throughout the Gulf 
Coast region. It is a perennial which 
makes its best growth on damp soils, 
though it has been fairly successful on 
Texas ranches on heavy soils without irri- 
gation where irrigation is needed for most 
other crops. It is not injured by prolonged 
overflows and makes a vigorous growth 
where the land is under water several 
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