THE C. S. BRENT SEED CO. Inc 
l>\varf Essex Rape 
Feterita 
Feterita is one of the non-saecharino 
sorghums of the same class as KatJir Corn, 
Milo Maize, etc., and it is a new addition 
to our forage crops, its chief characteristic 
being its wonderful yields in extremely dry 
places. 
It matures early — about 20 to 30 days 
before Kaffir Corn. It stools out from 3 to 
18 heads to a stool, making an immense 
crop. The grain is larger than Milo, fully 
as soft, and much whiter than Kaffir Corn. 
Its feeding value is somewhat better 
than either Kaffir Corn or Milo, and does 
not contain the dust that accompanies 
Kaffir corn and Milo. The head is erect 
and does not shatter much. It is not both- 
ered by chinch bugs. For prices see colored 
pages. 
Kaffir Corn 
Kaffir Corn has been largely grown in 
the West for a forage and main crop. The 
grain is much relished by cattle and poul- 
try. It can be sown with cowpeas; the 
Corn holds the vines off the ground, making 
a larger yield of peas, and both can be cut 
together, making a larger yield of feed. Sow 
alone, broadcast 40 to 50 pounds to the acre 
for forage and cut before fully headed. 
White Is the standard variety; Red is 
very popular, and in some sections Is con- 
sidered hardier. For prices see colored 
pages. 
Dwarf Essex Rape 
(Brassiea napus) 
Rape should be sown in July, August or September. 
It mak£s a large-yielding, nutritious, succulent green 
feed or pasturage all through the Fall, Winter and 
early Spring. The fattening properties of Rape are 
said to be very much better than those of clover; it 
makes a first-class crop, either sown alone for graz- 
ing during late summer and fall, or sown with crim- 
son clover. Rape can be successfully sown in the 
Spring as well as the early Fall; early Fall seeding, 
however, gives the best results. Rape is best sown 
in drills at the rate of 3 to 5 lbs. to the acre, or it 
can be sown broadcast when from 6 to 8 lbs. to the 
acre should be used. For prices see colored pages. 
Cane or Sorghum 
Sorghum will make a larger yield in the same 
length of time than any other plant in this latitude 
and is very nutritious and much relished by horses 
and cattle. It can be cut two or three times during 
the season, and stands dry weather well. For sum- 
mer pasturing for cattle and hogs it is excellent. Turn 
the stock on the field before the plant joints and 
sends up stems, or when about a foot high. Sorghum 
can follow rape or rye and then be followed by rape 
in the Fall, thus making a continuous pasture. 
For forage, sow 60 to 75 pounds to the acre; for 
Sorghum, drill about 12 to 15 pounds in rows about 
3% feet wide. 
Amber. — The earliest variety, not so heavy in yield 
as some others, makes a lighter-colored syrup. For 
prices see colored pages. 
Orange. — A little later than Amber; claimed to 
make a heavier yield of forage. For prices see col- 
ored pages. 
Red-Top. — This is the best variety for forage on 
account of its many leaves and heavy, compact heads. 
Cane very sweet. Syrup darker than that of the 
Amber. For prices see colored pages. 
Buckwheat 
Sow 3 pecks to 1 bushel to the acre. 
Buckwheat Is not considered exhaustive to the soil. 
As a smothering crop, where the land contains ob- 
jectionable weeds, it is very desirable, and it puts 
the soil in admirable condition for any crop that is 
desired to use for rotation. 
It can be sown so late as to prove a profitable 
second crop to follow early peas, potatoes, etc. Good 
pasturage for bees. 
JAPANESE. — Tt proves to be two weeks earlier 
than Silver Hull, both being planted at the same 
time. Kernels are peculiar and distinct. Makes a 
superior grade of flour. For prices see colored pages. 
SILVER HULL. — Grain silvery gray, in color. 
Rounder than common buckwheat, is earlier, has 
thinner husk, and yields more. For prices see colored 
pages. 
COMMON BUCKWHEAT. — Selected seed. For 
prices see colored pageH. 
Teosinte 
Teoslnte is a forage crop, somewhat resembling 
Indian corn in appearance. The leaves, however, are 
not so broad and large and the stalks contain sweeter 
sap. It makes a large yield of fodder, much relished 
by all stock. After being cut, it stools out enor- 
mously. The first cutting can be made when the 
plant is 2 to 3 feet high. The seed is slow in germi- 
nating but once started grows rapidly. Sow in drills 
- to 3 pounds per acre, 3% to 4 feet apart. Sow 
during the last of May or in June. For prices see 
colored page9. 
Mammoth Russian Sunflower 
The best variety for the farmer, as it makes heads 
nearly double for the size of the common kind, and 
makes a much larger yield of seed. Will yield under 
favorable conditions. 40 to GO bushels to the acre and 
yields of as high as 125 bushels have been reported 
under exceptionally favorable conditions. It is highly 
recommended for poultry, and the best egg-producing 
food known, and the leaves make excellent fodder, 
relished by all kinds of stock. The seed is a good 
food for horses, and yields a fine quality of oil. The 
strong, thick stalks can also be used for fuel. Culti- 
vate the same as corn. When the seed is ripe and 
hard, cut off the heads and pile loosely in a rail- 
pen having a solid floor, or in a corn crib. After 
curing sufficiently, so that they will thresh easily, 
flay out and run through a threshing machine, and 
clean with an ordinary fanning mill. Some species 
of sunflower are largely planted in the flower garden 
for ornament. For prices see colored pages. 
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