HELENA. MONTANA 
FIELD SEEDS— Coniinued. 1 0 1 
Kaffir Corn. 
SORGHUM OR SUGAR CORN 
Note the wide range oi 
uses to which Sorghum 
may be put, and its great 
value in each case. As a 
soiling crop, isorghum 
will always prove ol 
great value, since at least 
two crops can be obtain- 
ed from one sowing. 
Milch cows are excep- 
tionally fond of Sorghum 
— it is excellent lor milk 
production and a given 
area furnishes a large 
quantity of succulent 
lood. As a pasture crop 
for cattle, sheep and 
swine it has no superior. 
As a fodder crop it fur- 
nishes an enormous 
amount of feed; utilized 
as a pasture, as a soiling 
and fodder crop, it may 
be made to furnish feed 
nearly the whole year 
round. Sorghum can be 
profitably grown in all 
tillable portions of the 
United States that will 
produce corn, and will withstand drouth better than corn. 
The quantity of seed to be sown to the acre depends on 
climatic conditions and upon the mode of planting. If 
sown broadcast, or even with a grain drill, all tubes in 
use, 50 to 60 pounds of seed to the acre will usually suffice. 
When grown in single rows with a space "between them, a 
less quantity of seed than above slated will suffice, de- 
pending upon the distance between the rows. 
SORGHUM, MINNESOTA— (Early Amber Cane). (Lb. post- 
paid, 25cl ; by express or freight, lb. 15c; 10 lbs. $1.25: 
100 lbs $6.00 
This is the earliest, richest and altogether the best sort 
for Northern latitudes, and is the only variety which 
can be relied upon for sugar or syrup. It pro- 
duces a rich, clear syrup for which Minnesota 
has become famous, the usual yield being from 150 to 
260 gallons an acre. The yield of seed is also large, 
amounting to 20 to 25 bushels an acre. As a fodder 
plant we believe this excels the Southern Cane, as it 
is sweeter, contains more nutriment and is more rel- 
ished by stock. 
CORN— (Kaffir Corn, White Seeded). (Lb., postpaid, 20c) : 
by express or freight, lb., 10c; 10 lbs., 75c; 100 lbs., $3.75 
An excellent fodder plant, yielding two crops of fod- 
der during the season. It grows 4 to 5 feet high, mak- 
ing a straight upright growth. The stem or stalk 
bears numerous wide leaves. The stalks are brittle and 
juicy, not hardening like other varieties of sorghum. 
It makes excellent fodder, either green or dry, which 
is highly relished by cattle and all kinds of stock. The 
s('( d crop is also heavy, sometimes 50 to 60 bushels to 
the acre. For grain sow in rows 3 feel apart, 3 to 5 
pounds of seed to the acre. For fodder sow % to 1 
bushel, either broadcast or in drills. 
POP CORN (White Rice) 
POP CORN— (Lb., 25c, postpaid); by express or freight, lb., 
15c; 10 lbs $1.00 
Plant at the rale of 10 to 15 lbs to the acre and closely. 
We have a very choic(> lot of this Popcorn carefully 
chosen and tested for seed purposes. 
Its Profitable Uses. — 1st. It yields of shocked corn of 
the very best feeding value at the rate of 8 to 10 Ions 
an acre. 2nd. The small ears which mature early are 
very valuable for pigs, calves and young slock gener- 
ally, especially during the fall and winter months. 3rd. 
'I'he yield of ear corn to the acre is quite equal to any 
of the larger and later varieties. 
FIELD CORN 
Growing Corn in Montana. — You can safely take any of 
ihe varieties listed here and, with fair treatment, success 
will attend your efforts. Corn yields high returns per acre, 
and so is a profitable crop to grow. It is high in fat and 
starch which feeds, coupled with the splendidly cured al- 
lalfa and clover of Montana, give an almost ideal ration. A 
second point not to be overlooked in the value of corn is 
crop rotation. Being planted in rows, it permits of inter- 
lillage, which helps to keep the weeds down, bringing 
about best possible plant food conditions. Weeds are a 
troublesome pest in many sections of this state, and any 
crops that can be profitably handled and yet reduce the 
ravages of weeds ought to have a place in the rotation. 
CORN— (Triumph, Extra Early I'ellow Flint). (Lb. post- 
paid, 20c); by express, or freight, lb., i5c; 10 lbs., 75c; 
50 lbs $3.10 
Is a very early flint variety, very bright yellow in 
color, maturing in from 90 to 100 days from day of 
planting, according to soil and season. Ears average 
about 11 inches in length and are 14 and 16 rowed. Oc- 
casionally a twelve-rowed ear is found. The kernels 
are large and the stalks are of good height. The ears 
average two to a stalk, growing well up so as to readily 
admit being cut by the harvester. The stalks grow 
very tall and leafy and make superior fodder. 
.Directions for Planting.— The habit of this corn allows 
of close planting. The largest crops of both corn and 
fodder will be secured by planting in rows, dropping 
the kernels one at a time one foot apart. If it is de- 
sired to cultivate both ways, plants in hills about 3 
feet 8 inches apart. 
CORN— (Rustler White Dent). (Lb., postpaid, 20c) ; by ex- 
press or freight, lb., 15c; 10 lbs., 75c; 50 lbs $2.85 
This Early White 
Dent (14 to 18 
rows) was ob- 
tained from a few 
kernels in the 
autumn of 1885 
by a Dakota 
farmer who stat- 
ed that he had 
matured it in 
that state for 
seven successive 
years; that it was 
the only corn in 
his section that 
could show such 
a record. For 
early ripening, 
great yield and 
compact growth 
of ears, it is one 
of the best; ad- 
mirably adapted 
lo a northern cli- 
mate. .\verage 
height of stalk, 8 
leet; average dis- 
lance base of ear 
from ground, 3 
I'eet 6 inches. 
Those wishing a 
first class While 
Oent, •Corn will 
lind in the Rust- 
ler a hard corn lo 
match. 
Augusta, Mont., .^pril 16. 
Received the trees and plants an O. K. Thanks for 
your prompt shipment and careful selections. 
I... R. ALDRICH. 
Field Seed Prices are subject to market fluctuations. 
