From PETER HENDERSON &CO., NEWYORK 83 
Henderson’s 
Diamond Jubilee Corn 
Matures in 110 Days. Small Cob. 70 Pounds. 
of Ears Produces 62 Pounds of 
Shelled Corn 
Henderson’s Diamond Jubilee Golden Dent Corn, offered for the first 
_ time in honor of our Diamond Jubilee, is a cross between a leading Yellow 
Dent and a large-eared white variety, and is a wonderfully prolific yielder. 
= The ears average ten to fourteen inches in length, are of a beautiful golden- 
_ yellow color, and are produced low down on the stalk. The cob is red, small, 
_ and firm, and covered with eighteen to twenty-two rows of deep, heavy grain. 
_ Seventy pounds of the ears will, when dry, shell sixty to sixty-two pounds 
of Corn. The ears are of surpassing uniformity, which accounts for the extra 
pod yield of over one hundred bushels per acre when planted on good corn 
_ itand. 
‘ The stalks grow to a height of from twelve to fourteen feet, but are not 
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_ massive, although of good resisting quality, standing up well. The foliage is 
luxuriant, the stalks being furnished to the bottom, making the fodder of 
_ exceptional! feeding value. 
It was raised seven years ago in York County, Pennsylvania, by an expert 
corn farmer, and by repeated selection has been brought to its present ex- 
cellence. Henderson’s Diamond Jubilee will give a better return on poor or 
_ lean soil than almost any other variety, as it does not seem to require as much 
_ plant food as most sorts, although the better the soil, the better the corn. 
_ According to analysis the stalks contain from 4 to 6 per cent. of potash. 
It is from ten to fourteen days earlier than Long’s Champion, consequently 
can be planted further North, with every chance of fully maturing, rather 
than that long season variety. 
We recommend planting it in hills, three and one-half feet apart each way, 
_ allowing three plants to the hill. When planted in rows allow the same dis- 
tance between the drills and about sixteen inches between the plants. 
As there is only a limited quantity of seed for sale, we would advise early 
orders. Henderson’s Diamond Jubilee cannot be procured from other seed- 
_ men or dealers. (See engraving.) 
Price, 40c quart, $1.75 peck, $6.00 bushel, 10-bushel lots, $5.90 per bushel, 
Long’s Champion Yellow Dent Corn 
_ In the last 15 years on a section of 90 acres this Corn has 
yielded an average of 133 bushels of Shelled Corn per 
acre and has yielded as high as 160 bushels. 
This King of Corns is without doubt the finest, the largest and the most 
productive Yellow Dent Corn ever produced, and will be found to be of great 
value to the farmer, especially in the Middle and Eastern States, where from 
120 to 130 days of good Corn-growing weather can be relied upon; on account 
- of its immense yield, at least 25 per cent. and often 50 per cent. more than can 
_ be obtained from the average old-type Corns generally planted. 
Long’s Champion is the climax of years of Corn breeding and selection by 
_ Mr. I. S. Long, one of the most successful and progressive farmers in the 
Pennsylvania Corn Belt. 
The ears are of immense size, 12 to 14 inches in length, 8 to 11 inches in 
_ circumference, carrying 20 to 24 uniform rows of long, large kernels well 
_ developed over tip and butt. It is a luxuriant grower, about 12 to 15 feet 
. high, and in Lebanon County, Pa., where it originated, has never failed to 
- mature by September 20th, when planted during the first half of May. There 
is but a limited quantity of seed for sale, which can only be had through us. 
Price, 40c quart, $1.60 peck, $5.50 bushel, 10-bushel lots, $5.40 per bushel. 
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Extra Early Yellow Flint Corn 
f This is a valuable addition to the Flint varieties of Field Corn. It is the 
earliest variety in existence and especially adapted to Northern conditions 
(cool nights and short summers) and under favorable conditions the yield is 
immense. The ears are eight-rowed, remarkably long, frequently measuring 
_ 15 inches and over, of a rich amber color, thickly set with large broad kernels. 
- The stalks are of medium height. In ordinary seasons it will mature in ninety 
_ days, and can be shelled and ground for feed earlier than any other large- 
yielding variety. It is especially vauable in sections where Corn cannot be 
planted before the middle of June. With good cultivation Extra Early Yellow 
Flint will yield 90 bushels of shelled Corn per acre. Considering that it is an 
-eight-rowed early sort this is an excellent yield. Specially recommended for 
planting in northern New York, Connecticut and Massachusetts. 
Price, 40c. quart, $1.60 per peck, $5.50 per bushel, 10-bushel lots, $5.40 
per bushel. 
The cost of growing an acre of corn yielding only twenty-six bushels is just 
he same as for growing an acre of Henderson’s Diamond Jubilee, or Long’s 
Champion, yielding eighty to one hundred and fifty bushels. 
HENDERSON’S JAPANESE BUCKWHEAT. Introduced by Peter Hender- 
son years ago, has proven a bonanza to Buckwheat raisers in this country 
It is of strong, branching growth, stands up well and produces from two 
to four times as much grain as any other variety under same conditions. 
It is also fully a week earlier. 
Henderson's Japanese Buckwheat seed is grown from the largest Japanese 
type imported by us for stock seed and is therefore immensely superior to 
that grown here for several seasons whereby it has deteriorated. Sow 1 
bushel per acre. Price, $1.25 peck; $3.50 per bushel of 48 lbs.; 10-bushel 
lots, $3.40 per bushel. 
DWARF ESSEX RAPE. Under favorable conditions Rape is ready for pas- 
turing sheep or cattle within six weeks from time of sowing, and on an average 
one acre will carry twelve to fifteen sheep six weeks to two months. When 
on the Rape they should at al! times have access to salt; but water is not 
necessary. In the Northern States it should be sown from May to the end 
of August for fall pasturing, but as it thrives best in coo! weather, it should 
not be sown in the Southern States until September or Octoher for winter 
pasture. In the latitude of New York, July or August is the best time to 
sow. Sow 4 lbs. per acre broadcast, 2 to 3 Ibs. per acre in drills. Price, 20c. 
Ib.; $8.00 bushel of 50 Ibs.; 100 Ibs. $15.00. 
SAND OR WINTER VETCH (Vicia Villosa). It succeeds and produces 
good crops on poor, sandy soils, though it is much more vigorous on good 
land and grows to a height of 4 to 5 feet. It is perfectly hardy, remaining 
green all winter, and should be sown during August and September, mixed 
with Rye, which serves as a support for the plants, or in spring with Oats 
or Barley. 
It is the earliest crop for cutting and a full crop can be taken off the land 
in time for planting spring crops. Being much hardier than Scarlet Clover 
this is the forage plant to sow in the Northern States, where Scarlet Clover, 
winter-kills, though it is equally valuable in the South. Every dairyman 
and stock breeder in the United States should have a field of it. 
Sow 1 bushel per acre, with 1% bushel of Oats or Barley. Price, 25c. 
Ib.; $11.50 bushel of 60 lbs.; 100 Ibs. $18.00. 
JAPANESE MILLET. Is particularly vaiuable in the Northern States asa 
quick-growing forage and ensilage crop, attaining a height in good soil of 
6 to 8 feet and yielding from 10 to 18 tons of green fodder per acre. For 
feeding green, it may be cut from day to day as needed until the seed begins 
to ripen. During this period it is much relished by stock. For dried fodder 
it should be cut in the blossom stage, and is preferred by horses and cattle 
to Timothy and Clover hay. For ensilage, two parts of the Millet in com- 
bination with one part Soya Bean forage, form a complete balanced ration 
that may be fed without grain. Sow from May to July, 15 lbs. of seed per 
acre if broadcasted, or if in drills 12 to 18 inches apart, use 10 to 12 Ibs. per 
acre. Price, 18c. Ibs.; 10 lbs. $1.40; 100 Ibs. $10.00. 
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