STOKES SEED FARMS COMPANY «*<?so> MOORESTOWN, NEW JERSEY 



Soy Beans 



In the East the general use for Soy Beans is as a soil improvement 

 crop, with the exception of the latitudes south of Philadelphia where 

 it is grown for seed. It is an annual plant belonging to the legumes, 

 which gather nitrogen from the air. It grows very rapidly and is 

 valuable for silage, hay or summer pasture for hogs or cattle. Fre- 

 quently it is planted with silage corn, which balances up the silage 

 ration. As a grain crop, the average yield runs from 15 to 20 bushels 

 per acre. The varieties offered are as follows: 



1635 WILSON 



Matures in 120 Days. A black bean, upright in growth with 

 slender stems. It is popular for hay and silage and gives good yields 

 of grain. Price, 10 lb. $3.50, postpaid; F. O. B. Moorestown, 

 bu. $9.00. 



SOY BEANS IN PASTURE 

 1636 ITO SAN 



Matures in 115 Days. An early variety, growing about 28 inches 

 tall, having medium sized, straw colored seeds. Excellent for grain 

 purposes. Price, 10 lb. $3.50, postpaid; F. O. B. Moorestown, 

 bu. $9.00. 



1637 HOLLYBROOK 



Matures in 130 Days. Plants grow 36 inches tall and make good 

 hay. The seeds are medium in size and straw colored. May not 

 be used for grain purposes north of Philadelphia. Price, 10 lb. 

 $3.50, postpaid; F. O. B. Moorestown, bu. $9.00. 



1638 EARLY BROWN 



Matures in 100 Days. Very similar to Ito San, with the exception 

 that the seeds are brown and somewhat larger. Price, 10 lb. $3.50, 

 postpaid; F. O. B. Moorestown, bu. $9.00. 



1639 MAMMOTH YELLOW 



Will not mature in the North. The vines are 36 inches or more 

 in height and bear considerable foliage, which is excellent for hay 

 or fodder. Price, 10 lb. $3.50, postpaid; F. O. B. Moorestown, 

 bu. $9.00. 



Cow Peas 



The Cow Pea, which is also a bean, differs from the Soy Bean in 

 having long, smooth instead of short, hairy pods. In many respects 

 Soy Beans and Cow Peas are similar in requirements and manner of 

 growth, the chief difference being that Cow Peas are generally 

 cheaper in price and more easily grown for green manure and soil 

 improvement on poor soils, but are not so productive or so easily 

 cured for hay and grain. Cow Peas are sown broadcast at the rate 

 of one and one-half bushels per acre. The hay is almost as good 

 as Soy Bean hay, one to two tons per acre being produced. 



1640 WHIPPOORWILL 



Matures in About 115 Days. While the seed production is light, 

 the quality of the forage is good. The seeds are brown and mottled 

 with light colored spots and streaks. Price, 10 lb. $2.50, post- 

 paid; F. O. B. Moorestown, 14 bu. $4.00, bu. $7.75. 



1641 CLAY 



Will not mature in the North but is a heavy forage producer. Seeds 

 are tan in color. Price, 10 lb. $2.50, postpaid; F. O. B. Moores- 

 town, Y 2 bu. $4.00, bu. $7.75. 



1642 NEW ERA 



Matures in 115 days but does not produce large vines. Seeds are 

 small and reddish-brown in color. Price, 10 lb. $2.50, postpaid; 

 F. O. B. Moorestown, 14 bu. $4.00, bu. $7.75. 



1643— Canadian Field Peas 



Field Peas do not differ materially from garden peas except that 

 they are trailers. They are chiefly useful in growing as a green 

 manure crop for plowing under. They add nitrogen to the soil. 

 Frequently they are planted for the purpose of cutting and curing 

 as hay. Such hay is in many respects as good as clover. As a 

 rule, however, Field Peas are planted in combination with oats. In 

 New Jersey Field Peas in combination with oats are recommended 

 as a green manure crop to be plowed under before late potatoes, 

 alfalfa, etc. Price, 10 lb. $1.00, postpaid; F. O. B. Moorestown, 

 Yz bu. $3.00, bu. $5.50. 



1644 — Dwarf Essex Rape 



This crop is one of the most valuable for hog pasture or green 

 manure. As its growth is extremely rank, it produces ten or more 

 tons per acre of succulent forage which is excellent for hogs, cattle 

 or sheep. When a foot high, live-stock may be turned into the 

 field and a large amount of pasture furnished at a time of the year 

 when there is little grass. May be sown broadcast or in drills. For 

 broadcasting 5 lb. per acre is sufficient, while 2 lb. should be used 

 for drilling. Price, lb. 12c, postpaid; F. O. B. Moorestown, 

 100 lb. $11.00. 



1631 — Rosen Rye 



This variety is of Russian origin and was introduced into the United 

 States by a student at the Michigan Agricultural College. Upon 

 being tested, it was found that while common rye would produce 

 an average of 10 to 15 bushels per acre, double the yield was obtained 

 with Rosen Rye. While this variety is highly recommended for 

 sandy soil it also does well on the heavier loams. Rosen Rye is a 

 stiff strawed, large headed variety with four rows of grain on the 

 head. We recommend this variety in preference to common rye, 

 as its superiority is so evident. Price,. H bu. $2.00, bu. $3.50, 

 5 bu. or more $3.25 per bu., F. 0. B. Moorestown. Prices 

 subject to revision. 



FIELD OF COW PEAS 



Oats 



1632 SWEDISH SELECT 



This variety has given general satisfaction for a good many years 

 and is highly recommended by several experiment stations. It is 

 apt to be rank in growth on heavy soils biit is considered better 

 than any other for sandy loams. Price, bu. $2.50, 5 bu. or more 

 $2.25 per bu., F. O. B. Moorestown. 



1633 KHERSON OR SIXTY-DAY OATS 



This variety was originally introduced from Russia by the United 

 States Department of Agriculture. It is very widely Used through- 

 out the corn belt states where mid-season and late varieties are 

 injured by hot weather. We are advised by the Bureau of Plant 

 Industry that Kherson Oats are identical with the Sixty-day. 

 This variety is of considerable value where there is danger of hot, 

 dry weather and is adaptable to the heavier soils where other 

 varieties would lodge. Price, bu. $2.50, 5 bu. or more $2.25 

 per bu., F. O. B. Moorestown. 



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Rye and Vetch are used every year on Windermoor Farm as a cover crop 



