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JOHNSON GRASS.—Perennial and has cane-like roots, or, more properly, under- 
ground stems, from the size of a goose quill to that of the little finger. These roots 
are tender, and hogs are fond of and thrive on them in Winter. One to one and a half 
bushels per acre. The leaf, stalk and panicle of this grass resemble those of other 
sorghums. It grows on any land where corn will grow, and, like the latter, the better 
the land the heavier the crop. It should be cut while tender, and then all live stock 
are fond of it, for a few weeks are enough to render it so coarse and hard that animals 
refuse it or eat it sparingly. When once planted it cannot be eradicated. Sow during 
March and April. 1 Ihb., 50c., postpaid; 4% bu. $5.00; 25 lb. bu., $9.00, not prepaid. 
SUDAN GRASS.—A live stock food. Grows successfully 
everywhere. Stock of all kinds eat it readily. Yields more 
tonnage per acre than any other forage crop. Produces from 
ten to fifteen thousand pounds of green fodder per acre; 
suitable for hay or silage. Planted during August and Sep- 
tember, but does better planted in March and April. 10 to 
15 pounds per acre. 1 Ilb., 45c., postpaid; 10 lbs., $4.00, not 
prepaid. Write for quantity prices. 
JAPANESE HONEY DRIP CANE.—This variety of Ribbon 
eane is without a doubt a splendid variety for Southern 
growers. It is a great syrup producer, also a splendid forage 
erop for green feeding. Produces excellent hay if drilled in 
thickly between March and August. It is very prolific, pro- 
ducing 38 to 6 stalks from one seed and grows from 10 to 
12 feet high. Generally matures between August to October, 
keeps green until killed by frost. Very -juicy and sweet, 
making about 200 gallons per acre of highly flavored syrup. 
Unexcelled as a feed crop on account of its immense amount 
of sugar. Heads are large and open, stalks often produce 7 
to 8 of them. Seed bright red, flattened. For syrup sow 10 
lbs. per acre. Lh., 30c., postpaid; 10 lbs., $2.50; 50 lb. bu., 
$8.00, not prepaid. 
STRAIGHT HEAD RIBBON CANE.—Grows very similar to 
the Crookneck variety except that it has a straight head. 
Is first class to use for ensilage, also for syrup. Plant from 
March to August. Gb., 30c., postpaid; 10 lbs., $2.50; 50 Ib. 
bu., $7.50, not prepaid. 
RED TOP, OR SUMAC SORGHUM.—Stems sweeter and 
jucier than other sorghums. Seeds smallest of all and go 
further in planting. Heads erect, dark red in color. Yields 
above five tons.per acre of forage. Medium early, 90 to 100 
days; 7 to 10 feet high. Leads all varieties for syrup and 
forage. Sow from March to August. 30 lbs. per acre. 1 Ih.,, 
-30c., postpaid; 4% bu., $3.00; 50 lb. bu., $5.50, not prepaid. 
DWARF YELLOW MILO MAIZE.—This is a splendid non- 
ssaccharine Sorghum feed crop. In the lower and more humid 
districts. it grows to a height of) from 6, to 10. feet.~ while 
on the other hand crops raised in higher regions are very 
dwarfish, only about from 4% to 6 feet tall. Should be 
planted in rows 4 to 5 feet apart. Sow ten Ilbs. per acre, 
from March to August. 1 Ihbh., 25c., postpaid; % bu., $2.50; 
50 lb. bu., $4.50, not prepaid. 
EVERGREEN BROOM CORN.—There are many farmers 
who make this a most profitable crop. One acre will produce 
about 500 ewt. of brush and nearly 40 bushels of seed which 
is equal in value almost to oats for feed. Requires soil 
similar to corn, same cultivation, but should be planted some 
later in the season. Put ground in’ prime condition. We 
think that more of our Southern farmers should grow Broom 
Corn for market. It is profitable. Frequently planted in 
drills 3% feet apart, leaving plants 6 inches apart; 20 pounds 
to an acre. Sow during March and April. 1 Ihb., 30c., post- 
paid; 4% bu., $3.00; 46 lb. bu., $5.50, not prepaid. 
JERUSALEM CORN.—This belongs to 
the non-saccharine Sorghums. Grows about 
Sudan Grass. 
RED KAFFIR CORN—Grows taller than 
the white; stalks slender, juicy and very 
three feet high. Makes one large head on leafy. The seed is red, smaller than that 
main stalk, and several smaller heads on 
side shoots, often aS many as eight heads 
on one stalk. The grain is pure, white 
and nearly flat. A good poultry feed. Ten 
pounds will plant an acre. Planted from 
March to July. 1 Ib., 30c., postpaid; 1% bu., 
$3.50; 50 lb. bu., $6.50, not prepaid. 
WHITE KAFFIR CORN.—Grows 4 to 5 
feet high. The stems are very leafy and 
keep green and brittle, unlike other sor- 
ghums, which harden. Makes an excellent 
fodder, either green or dried. For grain, 
sow i0 pounds to the acre, in rows 3 feet 
apart. For fodder, sow from one-half to 
one bushel, either broadcast or in drills. 
Very good poultry feed. Sow from March 
to June. 1 Ih., 25c,., postpaid; 4% bu., $2.50; 
50 ib. bu., $4.50, not prepaid. 
of the white, and hard and brittle. Ripens 
earlier than that of the white and yields 
much heavier. Sow 10 pounds per acre 
from March to June. 1 Ib., 35c., postpaid; 
% bu., $8.00; 50 Ib. bu., $5.50, not prepaid. 
FETERITA.—It is from 10 to 15 days 
earlier than Kaffir Corn, makes good fod- 
der; in some instances made an excellent 
yield of grain without having received any 
rain from the day it was planted until it 
was harvested. No variety of seed of any 
kind has ever sprung so suddenly into such 
popular favor. Feterita has taken the 
country by storm. Fifteen pounds per acre. 
Sow from March to May. 1 I1h., 30c., post- 
paid; 4% bu., $2.50; 50 Ib. bu., $4.50, not 
prepaid. 
