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^ GRIFFITH (a TURNER CO. ^ 



FORAGE AND SIL.O SEEDS 



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 lbs. to 

 the acre, or 2 to 3 lbs. in drills. It is unequaled as a pasture 

 for sheep, and as a fattening food for all kinds of live stock 

 it is without a rival. Lb., 15c.; by express, 10 lbs. and over, 

 12e. lb., not prepaid; $10.00 per 100 lbs. If wanted by mail, 

 add Sc. per pound for postage. '<■ 



RDI^^Hf ^rkD lU — 50 to Bushel. — To grow Broom 



UKVr\#|T| «UVFKI^ Corn successfully the ground should 

 be rich and well prepared. Plant seeds in rows 3 feet apart 

 by 18 inches. The plants sliould be cultivated as soon as they 

 are out of the ground. Harvesting should be done when tlie 

 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. Lb., 25c., postpaid. Peck, $1.00. Bus., $3.00. 



FLAXSEED. — Lb., 10c. 4 lbs., 25c. Bus., $2.75. 



For years we have taken special care in the selection of the 

 various sorts of Grass and Clover Seeds for field culture, and 

 in consequence our trade in this line has rapidly increased. 



Purity of stock and high germinating quality we consider 

 essential. 



As we handle very large quantities of these seeds we are 

 enabled to supply the best quality at lowes t prices. 



SORGHUM, OR SUGAR CANE 



EABIiY AMBER 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. Lb., lOc. Pk., 60c. 



EARLY 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. 



TEOSIXTE. — A most valuable and enormous yielding cut- 

 ting forage crop, but should be planted very early to succeed 

 well. Good to use as green food, and also makes an excellent 

 fodder. It branches as many as 50 stalks from one seed. 

 Plant in May or June in rows 4 to 5 feet apart each way. Oz., 

 10c. !4 lb., 35c. Lb., 75c., postpaid. 



COW PEAS 



THE GREAT SOIL ENRICHER. MAKES POOR LAND RICH. 

 MAKES GOOD LAND BETTER. 



Prices on application. 



BLACK COW PEA. — It is a splendid land improver and 

 most valuable as a forage crop, making an enormous yield of 

 rich, nutritious food. Sow in May or June at the rate of one 

 bushel per acre for seed, or two bushels for soiling. 



BLACK EYE COW PEA. — The Black Eye Cow Peas are 

 very prolific and bring a good price on our market. 



WHIPPOORWILL PEA. — Makes a splendid forage pea. 

 Vines stay green longer than other varieties; pods ripen 

 earlier. 



WONDERFUL, or UNKNOWN. — This makes an enormous 

 and remarkable growth of vines, but requires the full grow- 

 ing season to make its crop. In yield and growth of vines 

 it surpasses any of the varieties of Cow Peas, and it produces 

 very largely of the shelled Peas. This variety should be 

 planted in May in order to come to full maturity. 



VCTTHCQ f»DTAPPQ — SPRING vetches (vicia 

 V C 1 vlino, UK. 1 /\l\CO. 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 2 to 3 bushels to the acre. Sow 

 in spring while ground is cool and moist, or in early autumn. 

 Lb., lOe. Peck of 15 lbs., $1.25. Bus. of 60 lbs.. $4.00. 



winter vetches (\ ieia 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 1 to 2 bushels per 

 acre. Lb., 15c. Peck of 15 lbs., $2.00. 

 Bus. of 60 lbs., $7.25. 



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. Lb., 

 10c. 4 lbs., 25o. Add Sc. lb. by mail. 



SOJA BEANS 



The great drought resisting forage 

 crop, unsurpassed in nutritive value for 

 feeding; also makes a splendid soil im- 

 prover. Sow broadcast one-half bushel 

 to the acre, or it may be planted in 

 drills 3 feet apart and 1 foot between 

 plants. Price on application. 



CANADA FIELD PEAS 



Sown in February, March or April, 

 with a small quantity of oats, they 

 make a large yield of forage. Sow 1 to 

 l!/2 bushels per acre broadcast with half 

 a bushel of oats. Cut for hay before the 

 peas mature. Peck, 75c. Bus., .'^2.00. 



Write for special prices if a quantity 

 is required. 



CRIMSON CLOVER 



THE GREAT NITROGEN GATHERER. 



The best crop for hay, silage and green manuring — all winter and spring pasturage. 

 For hay, it must be cut before it comes into full bloom, as otherwise it may cause 

 hair-balls to form in the animal's stomach. It is used on poor and rich land. It is 

 seeded in this country in June. July. August, September and October, and will produce 

 an enormous crop early in the following spring, suitable either for consumption as 

 green food or for hay. 15 to 20 pounds should be sown to the acre, according to the 

 quality of the ground. 15c. per lb.; by mail, 25c. 10 lbs., by express, $1.00. "Write for 

 prices in quantity. 



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. 



Lb., 10c. 10 lbs., 50c. 100 lbs., $8.60. 



ALL PRICES SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE. 



