MISCELLANEOUS SEEDS— continued. 
ESPARTO CRASS (Stipa tenacissima). This is the true Esparto Grass, extensively grown in Spain and other 
parts of the Mediterranean countries for making ropes, etc. Per oz., $1.50. 
ESPARSETTE. See Onohrychia Xfti.va. 
FENUGREEK. Annual. The seed is often sought by hostlers to give a temporary Are and vigor to their horses. 
It is freijuently given to oxen and pigs when fattening, causing them to drinlc and digest their food. Con- 
sidered to be good for soiling when green. Per oz., 10 cts.; per lb., 30 cts. 
FLAT PEA. See Lathyrus sylventris. 
FLAX SEED. IK bushels to acre. Price variable. 
FURZE {Ulex Europma). Also known as Whin and Gorse, A perennial leguminous shrub, native of northern 
Europe. The crushed sprigs of one year's growth of this shrub furnish an excellent green fodder in winter. 
It grows well on dry, barren hillsides and in poor sandy soil, where it makes an excellent forage plant. Sheep 
are vei'y fond of it. 25 lbs. to the acre. Per oz., 10 cts.; per lb., 75 cts. 
GUINEA GRASS. This name is sometimes applied to Johnson Grass, but the roai Guinea Grass does not 
mature seed in the United States. 
CUIZOTIA olelfera. An annual from Abyssinia, from the seed of which oil is extracted. Per oz. ,10c.; per lb. ,75c. 
HEMP. One bushel to the acre. Price variable. 
HOP SEED. Per pkt., 10 cts.; per oz., $1. 
INDIGO SEED (Indigo fera tinctoria). Per oz., 20cts.; 
per lb., $1.50. 
IRIS pabularia. A forage plant, flourishing in the driest 
and most arid soil. The seeds should be sown in beds, 
and the young plants set out 10 inches apart each way, 
where they are to remain, very early the following 
spring. Per oz., 75 cts. 
JAPAN CLOVER. See Le.zpedeza striata. 
JERUSALEM CORN. See Sorghum. 
JUTE. Annual. Thrives in any good corn ground. Sow 
in drills, about 8 inches apart, 4 pounds to the acre. 
Requires no cultivation, as it will outstrip in growth 
all weeds. May be also sown broadcast, (i to 7 pounds 
per acre. Per oz., 10 cts.; per lb., 75 cts. 
KAFFIR CORN. See Sorghum. 
KALE — Jersey Winter, or Cow Cabbage. Said to be 
hardy from New ,lersey southward, where it will stand 
out all winter, the leaves making valuable winter cattle 
feed. Sow at same time as winter cabbage. Per oz., 
10 cts.; per lb., $1. 
KIDNEY VETCH, or Sand Clover. See Glovers, page .g.-?. 
LATHYRUS sylvestris (Plat Pea). A perennial forage 
plant. The vines when cut dry out readily and make a 
nutritious hay, which is relished by cattle and horses. 
It grows well on very poor, unimproved, sandy soil, 
can withstand pretty severe frosts, and roots so deeply 
that it is not injured by severe drought. Valuable for 
plowing under in a green state as a soil renovator to 
supply nitrogen to poor soils. It is recommended to sow seeds in a small garden bed and transplant to the 
field when the plants are of suitable size. Per oz., 10 cts.; per lb., $1. 
LENTILS — Best Imported {ISrvitm tevs). Succeed best in dry, sandy soil. A leguminous annual, the seeds of 
which are valuable for pigeons, and are largely used for soups. The leafy stalks make good forage. Per lb., .30c. 
LESPEDEZA striata (.Japan Clover). A x^erennial, growing about 12 inches high, valuable only in southern 
localities, where it thrives in any soil and in the driest seasons ; it makes a fair hay, and stock eat it readily 
when green. It is also very valuable for plowing under as green manure. It is usually sown in the spring, 
broardoast, at rate of .10 lbs. to the acre. Per lb., 30 cts.; per 100 lbs., $25. 
LIQUORICE {Glyeyrrliiza glabra). Seed in pods, per oz., 25 cts. 
LOTUS corniculatus (Bird's-foot Trefoil). Perennial, used in pastures. Cattle and sheep eat it readily, and 
it is said to be quite nutritious. It gi-ows on the lightest and most sterile soils, and can withstand severe 
droughts. It is excellent for sowing in mixtures for dry pastures. Per lb., CO cts. 
LUPINS — Yellow. It succeeds well in the poorest soil, and is exceedingly valuable for plowing in to improve 
sandy soils. It makes good forage either green or as hay. The seeds are very fattening when used as an 
addition to hay. It should be sown in the spring when the ground has become warm, at rate of 90 pounds to 
the acre. Per lb., 20 cts. ; per 100 lbs., $8. 
White. One of the best plants known for green manure, as it gathers large quantities of nitrogen from the air. 
It may lie sown from April to July, and ])lowed under when in dovrer. The seed, when burned, is excellent 
manure for orange and olive trees. Per lb., 20 cts. ; per 100 lbs., $8. 
Blue. Used for the same purpose as the white variety. Per lb., 20 cts. ; per 100 lbs., $8. 
MADDER (nnbia fincloria). A perennial, the roots of which, when dried and reduced to powder, furnish a red 
coloring matter. If cut the second year when in flower, it furnishes a good green fodder. Peroz., 10c. ; per lb., $1. 
MADIA sativa. An annual plant, producing good sheep pasturage ] valuable in dry and warm soil. An excel- 
lent lubricating oil is extracted from the seeds. Per oz., 10 cts.; per lb., 60 cts. 
MILLETSj See Cereals, page 55. 
MILLO MAIZE. See Sorghum, Branching. 
ONOBRYCHIS sativa (Saitifoin, French ; EKpnrsMte , German). A perennial leguminous plant, belonging to 
t)lie same family as Clover and Lucerne. It is a valuable plant for growing on barren hillsides. When once 
well established it lasts for a great many years, yielding heavy hay ci-ops of the highest nutritive value. It 
is sown in the spring, covering the seeds quite deeply, at rate of 80 lbs. or 100 lbs. to the acre. Per lb., 
15 cts.; per 100 lbs., $9. 
sebadeijLA. (See page 58.) 
