CATALOGUE FOR THE SOUTH. 



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at the beginning of summer, say from 

 March to July in Southern States. It 

 .arrows from 3 to 7 feet tall and makes an 

 enormous amount of green forage or hay 

 per acre. 1 lb., 75c., postpaid; 10 lb«., 

 $6.00, not prepaid. 



Vetch. 



HAZBV, WINTER OB SAND VETCH.— 



Planted from Aug^ust to November or in 

 early Spring, with small amounts of rye, 

 oats, wheat or barley, for a support after 



it begins to run, vetch makes a magnificent 

 hay crop in Spring, coming in ahead of 

 everything else except thoroughly estab- 

 lished yields of alfalfa, and at the sam«j 

 time leaves added fertility to the soil. 

 Crops like Vetch makes possible i)rofitable 

 live stock growing, which in turn means 

 prosperity on Southern farms. Forty 

 pounds per acre during October and Novem- 

 ber. Price, lb., 40c., postpaid; Vz bu., $10.00; 

 60 lb. bu., $18.00, not prepaid. 



STECKZiEB'S SUNNY SOUTH I.AWN 

 GRASS. — For TV^inter lawns. Prepared in 

 the South and prepared for the South by 

 those who know the soil, climate and con- 

 ditions under which it should be sown. 

 Use this mixture and give proper atten- 

 tion to your lawn, watering when neces- 

 sary and during dry spells frequently, and 

 you will have the finest and greenest lawn. 

 Twenty pounds to the bushel; 3 bushels per 

 acre. Planted September to April. Price, 

 lb., 50c., postpaid; 10 lbs., $4.50, not pre- 

 paid. 



SEED BARLEY.— (Southern Grown.) — 



The particular value of Barley in the South 

 is for Winter and Spring grazing. Plant- 

 ed from September to November, Two 

 bushels per acre. 1 lb., 30c., postpaid; 14 

 bu., $2.25; 48 lb. bu., $4.00, not prepaid. 



WIIiD RICE. — 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 in to 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 

 pounds to the acre. 1 lb., $1.25, postpaid; 

 10 lbs., $10.00, not prepaid. 



Descriptive List of the Different Varieties of the 



SORGHUM FAMILY. 



Suitable for the Southern States. 



EARI.Y AMBER SORGHUM.— More pop- 

 ular than ever for forage. Relished in its 

 green state or cured by all stock, on ac- 

 count of sweetness of stalk and leaves. 

 Equals in value any other crop known. 

 Makes good syrup, but as the stalk is 

 smaller than the Orange, that variety is 

 recommended when the intention is to 

 grow for syrup. Twelve and a half 

 pounds of seed will plant an acre. Plant 

 at any time from March to last of July 

 in rows 3 feet apart, 6 to 10 seeds, 12 to 

 18 inches apart in the row, or drill slight- 

 ly; can be sown broadcast, 1/2 bushel per 

 acre. Price, 1 lb., 25c., postpaid; y^ bu., 

 $2.00; 50 lb. bu., $3.50, not prepaid. 



EARLY ORANGE SORGHUM.— Equally 

 as valuable as the Amber for forage, but 

 on account of longer growth is considered 

 better for syrup making: about 10 days 

 later than the Amber. Culture the same as 

 the Amber. Price, 1 lb., 30c., postpaid; U 

 bu., $2.25; 50 lb. bu., f4.00, Aot prepaid. 



RED TOP, OR SUMAC 80BGHX7M.— 

 Stems sweeter and juicier than other sor- 

 ghums. Seeds smallest of all and go 

 further in planting. Heads erect, dark red 

 in color. Yields above five tons per acre of 

 torage. Medium early, 90 to 100 days; 7 to 



10 feet high. Leads all varieties for syrup 

 and forage. Sow from March to August 

 30 lbs. per acre. 1 lb., 30c., postpaid; V6 bu.! 

 $2.25; 50 lb. bu., $4.00, not prepaid. 



JAPANESE HONEY DRIP CANE. — This 

 variety of Ribbon 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 stalks from one seed and 

 grows from 10 to 12 feet high. Generallv 

 matures between August and October, keeps 

 green until killed by frost. Very juicy and 

 sweet, making about 200 gallons per acre 

 of highly flavored syrup. Unexcelled as a 

 teed crop on account of its immense amount 

 of sugar. Heads are large and open, stalks 

 often produce 7 to 8 of them. Seed bright 

 red, flattened. For syrup sow 10 lbs, per 

 ^l^f^ J- ^^■' 30c., postpaid; 10 lbs., fS.SO; 

 50 lb. bu., $6.50, not prepaid. 



STRAIGHT HEAD RIBBON CANE — 

 Grows very similar to the Crookneck vari- 

 ety except that it has a straight head. Is 

 first class to use for ensilage, also tor 

 syrup. Plant from March to August, 1 lb., 

 30c., postpaid; 10 lbs., $2.50; 50 lb. bu., 

 $6.50, not prepaid. 



