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FORAGE AND SILO SEEDS 



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SOJA BEANS 



VETCHES 



SHOni^D BE SOWN ITS THIS IiATITUDE, NOT BEFORE IfflAY 15TE. 

 SEED WUjL not stand C00I>, WET WEATHER. 



COW PEAS 



The great soil enricher. Makes poor land rich and g-ood land better. They also 

 make good green forage for ensilage, and the best quality of Hay when cured. 



The sowing of COW PEAS is one of the cheapest as well as the best means of 

 improving the soil. They can be turned down for green manuring, or, if allowed 

 to ripen, cut Peas off and cure for hay; turn down roots, which will give as good 

 results as when whole plant is used. For ensilage they are unsurpassed, being 

 more nutritious than green corn, but when used for this purpose, would advise 

 sowing Sugar Cane or Sorghum in connection with them. The two combined will 

 make one of the very richest feeds. 



BJGACK — This is the standard variety, makes a fine growth, both of vine and 

 leaves, and a good yield of peas. It is a splendid land improver, and most valu- 

 able as a forage crop. 



WHIPPOBWHiIi — A favorite, early, upright-growing variety, more largely 

 used and sold than any other kind. Has brown speckled seed, which are easily 

 gathered. Makes a good growth of vine, which can be easily cut and cured as 

 dry forage. 



NEW ERA — An early maturing variety which has proved very popular and 

 satisfactory. It is upright growing, quick to mature, and remarkably prolific 

 of peas. Rather small vine, which cures easily, making splendid dry forage. 

 The seed are smaller in size than the ordinary cow pea, so that it does not 

 require as many to seed an acre; one bushel per acre will give ample seeding. 



MIXED COW PEAS — Are fine for forage or improving the soil generally. Sold 

 at a lower price than the named varieties. 



SOJA BEANS 



The great drought-resisting forage crop: unsurpassed in nutritive value for 

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

 the acre, may be planted in drills three feet apart and one foot between plants. 



MAMMOTH YELLOW SOJA 



The largest-growing and most popular of soja beans for forage purposes. A 

 little later in maturity than other kinds, but makes larger yields, both of forage 

 and seed. Especially valuable in the South. 



VIRGINIA BROWN SOJA BEANS 



Coming into use very extensively; about the same size as the Wilson, just 

 as early and preferred by many growers to other varieties. Prices oa application. 



HOLLYBROOK SOJA BEANS 



Makes a quicker growth and matures its crop two or three weeks earlier than 

 the Mammoth Yellow Soja. Sown as a forage or hay crop, it is much easier 

 to cure and handle than cow peas. 



WILSON BLACK SOJA BEANS 



One of the best, in our opinion, for the Northern States, where a quick, early 

 variety is desired. Average lieight on good land is 2% to 3 feet. A prolific 

 variety, and requires about 90 days to be ready to cut for hay. 



SORGHUM, OR SUGAR CANE FOR FODDER 

 EARIiT AUBER 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, lib., 10c. Peck, ( — )• 



EARZi7 ORANGE 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. 



KAFFIR CORN 



The heads contain small white seeds, which make an excellent flour. They 

 are greedily eaten by 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. 



GERMAN MILLET 



A fine, quick-growing summer Hay crop. Should be sown thick, not less than 

 one bushel per acre. Cut while in flower. It should be sown any time after 

 middle of May up to first of August. A crop will mature in seven to eight weeks in ordinary warm 

 growing weather. Price, lib., 10c. Peck, ( — ). Ast for price fey tbe busbel. 



CANADA FIELD PEAS 



Sown in February, March or April, with a small quantity of oats, they make large yield of for- 

 age. Sow 1 to 1% bushels per acre broadcast with half bushel of oats. Cut for hay before the 

 peas mature. Write for Special Prices if a quantity is required. 



BROOM CORN 



To grow Broom Corn successfully the ground should be rich and well prepared. Plant seeds in 

 rows 3 feet apart by 18 inches. The plants should be cultivated as soon as they are out of the 

 ground. Harvesting should be done when the seed is in a soft, milky condition. 



IMPROVED EVERGREEN — This is the favorite sort; has a fine brush, yields well and keeps 

 green. Height, 8 to 9 feet. lib., 35c., postpaid. 10 lbs. at 30c. lb. 50 Pounds to BasheL 



RUSSIAN SUNFLOWER 



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-producing food known. Xib., 12Ci 



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 pounds to the acre, or 2 to 3 pounds 

 in drills. It is unequalled as a pasture for sheep, and as a fattening food for all kinds of livestock 

 it is without a rival. lib., 12c.; by express, 10 lbs. and over, 10c. lb., not prepaid; $9.00 per 100 lbs. 



VETCHES OR TARES 



SPRING VETCHES (vicia sativa) Closely associated with peas in character. Highly valuable 



for soiling or for green manuring. Sometimes grown with oats for mowing and feeding to stock. 

 Use 40 to 60 pounds to the acre. Sow in spring while ground is cool and moist. Found, 10c. 



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 30 to 50 lbs. per acre. Pound, 18c. 



FZiAXSEED lib., 12c. 3 Ibs., 35c. Postage extra. ASK FOR QUOTATIONS ON ABOVE. 



