100 J. STECKLER SEED CO., I.TD.. ALMANAC AND 



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

 its growth is available for green feed, cattHe, 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, aod the growth is thus maintained until checked 

 by frost. 



The Kaffir Corn may be planted in the latter part of March or early in Aprsl. 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 fo^r quality and 

 quantity of grain and forage on thin lands. Use 3 to 5 pounds of seed per'acre. See 

 price list. 



t:^osintb. 



Reana or Euchloena luxuriam 



One of the most luxuriant growing forage plants introduced, of Saiath 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 15^30 stalks on one 

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



In order to be successful with Teosmte, it should be sown in drills aiS 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 x-Vpril. 



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 hi h. Teosinte in its own native counjtry is a perennial, but 

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



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

 any. Price per lb., ^i.oo; % lb., 30c.; i oz., loc. 



DHOURO, or E^GYPTIAN CORN. 



Sorghum V nig are. 



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

 animals are fond. Can also be sown broadcast for soiling, or in drills for fodder and se^d. 

 If sowed 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 sov/ 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 springs 

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



RURAI, BRANCHING SORGHUM or MII,I,0 MAISfE. 



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

 are smaller biit will keep longer than the other varieties. The stalk grows very large and produces a 

 gocd 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 "Teosinte." It should be planted 

 exclusively in the drills four feet apart, 18 to 20 inches in the drills. 



JERTJSAI.EM CORN. 



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

 head on main stalk and several smailer heads on side shoots, often as many as eight heads on one 

 stalk. The grain is pure white and nearly flat. Three pounds will plant an acre. 



BROOM CORN. 



Can be planted the same as corn; put the hills closer together in the row. Six quarts will plant an 

 acre. 



JOHNSON GRASS. 



Sorghum Halapen<ie. 



This has been called Cuba grass, Egyptian grass, Means grass, Alabama and Guinea grass. It 

 seems pretty well agreed now, however, to call it Johnson grass, and leave the name Guinea grass for 

 the "Panicam jumentorum," to which it properly belongs. 



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