CATALOGUE OF SEEDS, PLANTS, liVLBS AND FRUITS. 
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pif First Ihirty-two rages of this CataZogae Containour Twentieth Century Novelties and Specialty List. 
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BIG 
CROPS 
ARLEY. 
The Heavy Cropping Mansura Barley. 
The famous variety so hig-hly ra commended by Professor Henry, of the 
Wisconsin AgrictUtural Colleere. 
\\c believe no vatiety ever iutroduced has jjiven snch perfect.Mtisfaction in all parts of the country as Manstira Barley. Profesaor Henry 
. s in his report that Mansura still heads the list In productiveness. Yields of from 00 to 60 bushels per acre are often reported. A leading 
irmer of Northville, S. D., reports 240 bushels of Mansura Barley on 5 acres. The heads are long, filled with plump kernels, and the straw is 
xtra strong. It is a six rowed variety and tested with other sorts sold at hiuh prices it haa outyielded all of them, and we believe it the very 
fcst sort that can be grown for a general crop. It eeems to succeed on alt kinds of lands, but tests show that it gives the best results on lands 
hat are more sandy and much lighter than those adapted for growiner wheat. It ripens very early, generally a week or ten days ahead of the 
ommon six-rowed variety, and is consequently exceedingly desirable for the Northern states. It is superior to any other variety for malt- 
ng'j and is consetjucntly al ways in demand, and invariably brings a high price. Sow 2^^ bushels per acre. Lb- 2&C, post paid ; pk. 40c. bm» 
1.10, 6 bu. or over Sl-OO bu. 
NEW BEARDLESS BARLEY.— The earliest Barley known, if sown the tvirentieih of March will ripen about the twenty-eighth of June, 
traw same length as common barley but better, will stand up on any land, has produced 80 bushels per acre. Sow as early as you can, frost 
rill not hurt it. It is beardless, handles as easy as oats and makes a stronger feed. Lb. 20c. postpaid by express or freight; pk, 40c, bu. 
0c,2V2bu. bag: $2.15. 
THE TWO BEST KINDS OF BUCKWHEAT. 
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NEW JAFANSSS. — number of years ago a gentleman traveling in Japan senttoaparty 
New Jersey about 1 oz. of this marvellous variety which has now become so popular in all 
larts of this country. That seed was carefally planted and enough seed raised to sow bu. a 
:w years later from which a crop of over 4.6 b«. was harvested. This was distributed among 
he farmers throughout the East who were delighted with its enormous yield and fine quality, 
'i surpasses in yield the well-known Silver Hull and tests prove it to be from ten days to two 
eeks earlier and in addition to this the kernels arc much larj;er than any other sorts we have 
ver seen. It is of vigorous, thrifty growth, of large and branching character, and consequently 
'nly about two or three pecks are required to sow an acre. The straw is strong, stiff and stands 
^.p better than any other variety seeming to pay no attention whatever to poor seasons but 
:rowing right straight along in all kings of leather. Our experience leads usto believe that this 
a a buckwheat which in time will displace all other varieties now in cultivation. Xib.25c,p08t- 
laid: pk. 60o. bu. « L.75, 
SILVER HULL. — An old standard sort that ripens earlier than the common varieties of 
uckwheat and is a heavy yieldier on all kinds of soils and seldom affected by drouth. The 
lerry is ot a light, silver gray color and the flour is whiter and more nutritious than that made 
if a common sort. There is a steady demand for this every year and it can be relied upon to 
iroduce a good crop in any ordinary season. Lb. 25o, postpaid; pk. 60o, bu. $1.60. 
THE FAMOTT3 SOJA BEAN OR OOPFEE BERRY.— Something Every Farmer in 
merica Should Grow. This is the wonderful Japanese Bean which has been sold atenormous 
rices by some firms as "Coffee Berry," but in reality it does not belong to the Coffee family of 
iants at all; but tests show that when it isroasted and coarsely ground it tastes very much like 
he Brazilian Coffee that is sold in this country, and it is undoubtedly the best substitute for 
jOiiee tbat has yet been found, there being nothing injurious at all about it. and there is no 
loubt but it is the most nutritious of all vegetable products. In some parts of the Sonthitis ex- 
ensively grown for feeding pigs, etc., and one of the Agricultural Bulletins, published by the 
■department of Agriculture at Washington, gives the foUownii; experiments: The Bulletin said 
i was found that a lot of three plg-s which was fed for 128 days on a ration consistine 
<"\the first 1 1 weeks on Kaflar Corn alone, and the last 7 weeks on KaSBr Corn meal 
K'iiiieda total of 191 pounds, while a similar lot of pigs fed two-thirds 
Latttr Corn meal and one-third Soja Bean meal. Rained a total of 547 pounds in the 
ametime. Another report shows that a lot of three pigs which was fed on corn meal for the 
rst 11 weeks of the experiment, and a mixture of two-thirds corn meat and one-third shorts for 
the last three weeks of the experiment, made a total gain of 306 pounds in 126 days, while a similar lot of three 
pigs fed on two-thirds meal and one-third Scja Bean meal throughout theeiperiment gained a total of 054 pounds 
inthcsametirac. The large increased gains must be due solely to the Soja Bean meal, and it cannot be too highly 
recommended to the farmers of America, We offer the Extra Early variety, which can be grown in almost every 
section of this country and seed nlanted in Wisconsin thefirstof June matured carl v in the fall the pa."tvcar,showiag 
that they grow very quickly. The rich quality of the seed makes them excellent home substitutes for 
Cotton or Linseed meal for feeding purposes, and cows are exceedlng-ly fond of the ground beans while 
the meal mixed with com meal makes the very best kind of food for poultry. The plants are ereot in 
growth, and yields of as high as lOO bushels per acre have been reported from various sections. The 
beans may be sown broadcast at the rate of 1^^ bushels per acre, or planted in drills 3V^ feet apart and 1 feet 
between the plants, dropping two or three in each hill. When planted this way about 4 quarts are required for 
the acre. We not only recommend this for farmers' use, but also for private exnerimcnts throughout the country, 
as it is considered niucU better than the cheaper varu tiesof coffee that are on the market. Note. — There are many 
poor sul'Stitutes being offered, hut we offer the seed grown from that which was iniportrd direct from Tapan, and 
is certain to give perfect satisfaction. Pkt. lOo, pt. 25c, qt. 45c, postpaid; peck $1.00, bu. $3.50 
SPRING- VETCHES OR TARES.— These are a species of pea, and grown exten.sivelv for stock feeding. 
They are excellent food for hogs and also a most valuable fertilizer. From 100 to 150 pounds are sown per acre 
CTTp ~ . "JIllMO&^ttL and cultivated the same as field peas. Lb. 25o, postpaid; by express or freight, 10 lbs. 75c, 100 lbs, $6 00. 
» /fniMVft'^fn'W FLAX FOR SOWING.— The demand for this seems to increase each season and the acreage in the North- 
mmi \vest last year was very large indeed. It should be sown late enough in the spring to avoid frost but as early as 
it is possible to do so in order to secure the early spring rains. When grown for the fibre about one bushel should 
be sown to the acre, but if for seed alone usually Vj bushel is sufficient. Cut it before thoroughly ripe and if the 
weather is warm and the earth dry let it lie in the swarth a few hours, when it should be raked and secured forthe 
winter. Thresh during dry weather in the fall months. Lb. 25c, postpaid; by express or freight, peck 50o. 
bushel$1.7&. 
THE WONDERETTL SAND VETCH.— fV/e/« W/fosa.) The Washington Department of Agricnltnre estt 
mates the value of a plowed under crop of this Vetch as equivalent to putting into the ground $ 16 to 1545 worth 
of commercial fertilizer. One important feature is, that a sowing made in August or September covers the 
ground before winter sets in and prevents washing of the soil during the winter and early spring, thus effecting a 
great saving of soluble mineral fertilizers contained in soil, which otherwise would wash or leach out. It can 
also be sown in April, and will be ready to out bythe middleof July, the second growth affordlnir excel- 
lent ho(f pasture during the summer. The yield of green forage varies from lO to 15 tons per acre, equal to 
3 to 4 tons when cured as dried hay. Sow in drills using 30 pounds per acre. Per lb. 25c, postpaid; lo lbs. 
$ 1 .OO ; in lots of 25 lbs. or over, by flight or express, at 8o, per lb. 
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At the prices quoted in our Catalogue we prepay postage on all seeds ordered by packet, ounce, quarter pound, 
pound , pint or quart, Ou seeds in larger quantities, or offered by express.or freight, purchaser pays the charges.- 
May's Seeds Postpaid. 
