CATALOGUE FOR THE SOUTH. 



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WHiD bice. — The natural time for sow- 

 ing is in the Spring, although seed can be 

 sown any time. The seed should be first 

 thoroughly soaked in water so that it will 

 sink into the desired situation. It may be 

 sown in shallow water, not over three 

 feet deep, and from this depth into the 

 shore. A still day should be chosen for 

 sowing so that it will not drift into too 

 deep water. Wild Rice is unequalled as 

 an attraction for wild fowl, and for this 

 reason is in great demand for planting in 

 game preserves and small lakes by gun 

 clubs and owners of private estates in 

 this country and Europe. Sow 14 or 20 

 pound.s to the acre. 1 lb., 75c, postpaid; 

 10 lbs., §6.00, not prepaid. 



BENE. 



A tall annual herb, sometimes 3 to 

 4 feet in height, producing flowers fol- 

 lowed by seed pods, in great profusion, 

 much relished by poultry. The oil from 

 the seed is sweet, and is sometimes used 

 for culinary purposes, like olive oil, and 

 the parched seeds are used in confection- 

 ery. It is, however, as a crop to attract 

 and sustain wild birds, particularly quail 

 and partridges, that we chiefly recommend 

 it. The seed is drilled in rows 3 feet 

 apart, as soon as danger of frost is over. 

 Five pounds of seed is sown to the acre. 

 Plant during March and April. Price, V4 

 lb., 40c.; lb., $1.25, postpaid. 



Descriptive List of the Different Varieties of the 



SORGHUM FAMILY. 



Suitable for the Southern States. 



SUDAN GRASS. — A live stock food. Grows successfully 

 everywhere. Stock of all kinds eat it readily. Yields more 

 tonnag^e 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 lb., 60c., postpaid; 10 lbs., $5.00, not 

 prepaid. T\'rite for Quantity prices. 



JAPANESE HONE7 DBIP CANE.— This variety of Pabbon 

 cane is without a doubt a splendid variety for southern 

 growers. It is a great syrup producer, also a splendid forage 

 crop for green feeding. Produces excellent hay if drilled in 

 thickly between ]March and August. It is very prolific, pro- 

 ducing 3 to 6 staJks 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 mak- 

 ing about 200 gallons per acre of highly flavored syrup. Un- 

 excelled as a feed crop on account its immense amount of 

 sugar. Heads are large and open, stalks often produce 7 to S 

 of them. Seed bright red, flattened. For syrup sow 10 lbs. 

 per acre. Lb., 30c., postpaid; 10 lbs., $2.50; 50 lb. "bu., $8.00, 

 not prepaid. 



STRAIGHTHEAD BIBBON CANE. — GroAvs 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. Lb., 35c., postpaid; 10 lbs., $3.00; 50 lb. 

 bu., §10.00, not prepaid. 



RED TOP, OR SUMAC SORGrEUM. — Stems sweeter and 

 juicier 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 Auerust. 30 lbs. per acre. 1 lb., 

 25c., postpaid; y^ bxi., $3.50; 50 lb. bu., $6.00, not prepaid. 



DWARP TELI.OW MIZ.O MAIZE. — This is a splendid non- 

 saccharine 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 verv 

 dwarfish, only about from 4i^ to 6 feet tall. Should be 

 planted in rows 4 to 5 feet apart. Sow ten lbs. per acre, 

 from March to Aueust. 1 lb., 20c., postpaid; ^ btu, $2.50; 

 50 lb. bu., S4.50, not prepaid. 



EVERGREEN BROOM CORN. — There are many farmers 

 who make this a most profitable crop. One acre will produce 

 about 500 cwt. 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 Zy2. feet apart leaving plants 6 inches apart; 20 pounds 

 to an acre. Sow during March and April. 1 lb., 25c., post- 

 paid; Vz bu., $2.50; 46 lb. bu., $4.50, not prepaid. 



JOHNSON GRASS. — Perennial and has cane-like roots, or rpore properlv, under- 

 ground stems, irom 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. Jt 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 

 retuse it or eat it sparingly When once planted it cannot be eradicated. Sow during 

 1 lb., 75c., postpaid; ^ bu., $5.50; 25 lb. bu., $10.00, not prepaid. 



Sudan Grass. 



March and April. 



