which we have had experience. Italian Rye Grass 
is principally recommended for fall seeding, andcan 
be sown during August, September and October. It 
should be sown at the rate of 60 pounds to the acre, 
and, as it isan annual, it requires seeding each year. 
It should be cut when in bloom for hay. 
The particular value of Barley 
Seed Barley. for growing in the South is 
\ for fall, winter and spring grazing, and to cut, be- 
fore it heads out full, to use asa hay crop. Barley 
stools out more, and makes fall, winter and spring 
grazing. Cutfor hay, it cures up splendidly and is 
Superior in nutritive and feeding qualities. Itis so 
easily grown, and succeeds so well throughout the 
south, that it should be much more largely grown 
than at present. It can be constantly grazed during 
the winter and spring, and is ready to cut two weeks 
ahead of wheat. It is well adapted for seeding at 
the last working of corn or cotton, and prevents 
J. STECKLER SEED CO., SiS ALMANAC AND 
rains.. . Sow at the rate of from 1% to 2 bushels per 
acre, broadcast. Our Barley is choice Southern 
raised seed, which is the only kind that should be 
sown in this section. 
Have come into 
Red Rust Proof Oats. Have coms into 
tion. They are very valuable, and will save a great 
deal of corn onafarm. The seed of this variety has 
areddish cast, a peculiar long beard, and is very 
heavy. Itis the only kind which will not rust in the 
Southern climate. They can be sown as early as 
October, but should be pastured down as soonas 
they commence to joint, 1111 February. When the 
ground is low, or the season wet, this cannot well 
be done with out destroying the whole crop. During 
January and February is the proper time to cut it 
for green fodder, if no pasturing can be done. One 
to one and a half bushels per acre 1s sufficient. These 
Oats have a tendency to stool, and therefore do not 
require as much per acreas common oats. Those 
winter leaching and washing of soils by winter who have not already tried this variety should do so. 
Dwarf Essex Rape, Pius Rape may ae 
broadcast at the rate of 20 
pounds per acre and harrowed in. Under favorable condi- 
tions it is ready for pasturing sheep or cattle within six 
weeks from the time of sowing, and on an average one acre 
willcarry twelve to fifteen sheep six weeks totwo months. 
In the Northern States it should be sown from May to Sep- 
tember for fall pasturing, but as it thrives best in eool 
weather 1t should not be sown in the Southern States until 
September or October for winter pasture. 
Hairy or Sand Vetch. Though it succeeds and 
produces good crops 
on poor sandy soil, itis much more vigorous on good land 
and grows to a height of four or five feet. It is perfectly 
hardy throughout the United States, remaining green al] 
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 and Barley. Itisthe earliest crop for 
culture, being nearly a month earlier than Crimson Clover, 
anda full crop can be taken off the land in time for planting 
spring crops, 1% bushels per acre. 
Stool more than 
Barly: Winter TDurfyQats, So eeseee 
can be pastured the whole winter, and are as hardyas 
Wheat. Claimed to produce more and heavier grain than 
other varieties, one to 
one anda half bushels 
to the acre. 
Our best leguminous soil enriching crop® 
Vetch hay is the equal of Alfalfa and can be 
Winter grazed. It grows 3 or4 feet high, is easier cured. Hay making 
time is two weeks later. We usually sow 45 lbs. with 2 to 4 quarts of 
oats (fora support), one inch deep per acre, August to December; imme- 
diately afterward sow on top of ground 2 quarts Crimson Clover per 
acre. I{ Barley issown with vetches a fall cutting can be had for hay, 
which will be followed by vetch hay 1n the Spring, and the Jand can 
then be put downto cow peas, thus making three (two of them legu- 
minous) hay crops per year. 1% bushels to acre. 
2 One of the most Ch brsisit of all 
Giant Beggar Weed. 
forage plants; has been exten- 
sively planted and has given entire satisfaction. dts special features 
are. Restoring worn out land. Is an annual, when once established it 
requires no further attention. Is easily eradicated when desired. Re- 
quiresno cultivation. Does not interfere with the growing of the other 
crops, andissown like oats. Six pounds will plantan acre. Recom- 
mended highly for the South. 
2 : The natural time for sowing is in the fall, allhough 
Wild Rice: seed should be sown in the spring. The seed 
should first be thoroughly soaked in water so that it will sink intothe 
desired situation. It may be sown 1n shallow water, not over three feet 
deep, and from this depth into the shore. Whileit will grow in deeper 
water, 1t should be allowed to work iis own way, the start being made 
in shoal water. A still day should be chosen for sowing so thatit will 
not drift off into too deep water. Sow 14 to 20 lbs. to acre. 
Buckwheat. ble, especially in sections where cow peas do not 
succeed so well. It is easily grown, makes splendid flower food for 
bees anda large yield of grain, andisalso valuable for turning under 
as an improver of the soil. Sow one bushel per acre. 
JAPANMSE—This variety yields very largely. The kernels are 
larger than other sorts, but owing to its branching qualities 1t need 
not be sown so thickly. 
Dwarf Essex Rape. 
Oregon Vetch. 
For a late summer crop Buckwheat is very profita- 
Oregon Vetch. 
Our Registered Berkshire Hogs are the Best Stock. 
