Millet 
Cow Peas 
Cowpeas are one of the largest-yielding 
and most nutritious crops known. The vines 
when cured are considered superior to Tim- 
othy hay in the South. As a fertilizer the 
Cowpea has no superior, for, to a greater 
extent than any other leguminous crop, it 
has the power of extracting the nitrogen 
from the air and depositing it in the vines 
and roots so that the land is benefited even 
when the crop is cut for hay. 
So\v in late May up to the middle of July* 
CO to 90 pounds to the acre. 
Golden (forme* iy called German) Millet 
SOUTHERN GOLDEN MILLET.— True Southern 
Golden Millet makes a heavier yield of forage and 
hay than any other of the Millets. If sown for 
hay, it should be sown thickly, using from 50 to 05 
pounds to the acre, and should always be cut while 
in bloom and before the seed hardens. If seed forms, 
the stalks become too hard for good hay and it is 
exhaustive to the land. If sown for seed, drill in at 
the rate of about 3 5 pounds to the aero and cultivate. 
On good land the yield should be from 30 to 50 
bushels per acre. If sown for seed, secure Southern- 
grown seed. The seed is slightly smaller and rounder 
than the Western Golden. For prices sco colored 
pages. 
HUNGARIAN MILLET. — This Millet does best on 
good low ground and rich soil. It makes a superior 
class of hay. which Is not so hard on working stock 
as the hay of other varieties; it, however, does not 
make so large a yield. Sow from the first of May to 
July first, 40 to 50 pounds to the acre. For prices see 
colored pages. 
JAPANESE MILLET.— Entirely distinct. It grows 6 
feet, yields 10 tons green fodder per acre. When 
cured, it makes an excellent quality of hay, and is a 
much relished green fodder. Cure as you would a 
heavy crop of clover. It may be sown from the mid- 
dle of May to the first of July, broadcast at the rate 
of 15 pounds per acre, but it is better to sow it in 
drills, 12 to 18 Inches apart, using 10 to 12 pounds per 
acre, and cultivate until 15 inches high, when its 
rapid growth will smother all weeds. For prices see 
colored pages. 
FEARL or CAT-TAIL MILLET (Penicillarin.) — 
Pearl Millet is valuable as a continuous-cutting forage 
plant. Grows from 10 to 12 feet high, but can be cut 
when the plant is 3 to 4 feet in height, when it will 
stool out and make a tremendous growth, which can 
be cut three or four times during the season. It is 
excellent for dairymen, or anyone wishing green feed 
through the Summer, as it can be cut as desired until 
killed by freezing. Sow 5 pounds to the acre in drills 
3 feet apart, or broadcast 25 pounds to the acre. It 
should not be sewn before May, as it requires warm 
weather to germinate and do best. For prices see 
colored pages. 
WHIPPOORWILL. — A favorite, early, up- 
right growing variety, more largely used 
and sold than any other kind. Has brown- 
speckled seed, which are easily gathered. 
Makes a good growth of vine, which can 
be easily cut and cured as dry forage. For 
prices see colored pages. 
BRAHAM. — A new variety that is a cross 
between the Iron and the Blue Whippoor- 
wfll or Crowder. It has the good qualities 
of both the Iron and the Whippoorwill. It 
is disease resistant and heavy yielder of 
both seed and hay. The seeds are small. 
One bushel will go twice as far as any of 
the older varieties. It Is better adapted to 
lighter soils than for heavy clay soils. It is 
one of the best and most satisfactory va- 
rieties that can be grown. For prices Gee 
colored pages. 
NEW ERA. — This extra-early Cowpea Is 
unquestionably one of the most valuable 
varieties in cultivation. It is quicker in 
growth than any other Cowpea; makes a 
very large growth of vine and a very pro- 
lific yield of Peas. It stands upright, enab 
ling the Peas to be easily gathered. Tim 
Peas are fully one-third smaller in size than 
those of any other Cowpea, so that it does 
not require as many to seed an acre. For 
prices see colored pages. 
BLACK. — Tliis is the standard variety, and the 
most largely grown in this immediate section. It Is 
very prolific, early to mature, makes a fine growth 
both of vines and leaves and a good yield of Peas 
It is a splendid land-improver, and most valuable as 
a forage crop and makes an enormous yield of rich, 
nutritious feed. For prices see colored pages. 
CLAY. — Seeds medium-sized and cream or clay col- 
ored. Vines grow long and leafy. Seed matures me- 
dium late. For prices see colored pages. 
Canada Field Peas 
This is a crop which It not only profitable but will 
return to the land the much-needed nitrogen as well. 
These Peas are second only to clover in their soil- 
enriching properties, and can be grown under almost 
any condition of soil or climate. There is always a 
ready market for Peas, or they can be profitably 
ground and fed to the stock. The vines make rich, 
nutritious hay. If fed when in a green state, pods, 
vines and all to milch cows, the flow of milk will be 
almost doubled. 
Peas are a paying crop, and can be profitably 
planted in many ways. 
First. When sown alone, about 3 bushels are re- 
quired to the acre. After maturing, they should be 
threshed when dry. The yield will vary from 30 to 
60 bushels per acre. 
Second. Peas and oats are frequently sown to- 
gether, using 1% bushels of Peas and 2 bushels of 
oats to an acre. By so doing a double crop can be 
secured. They can be threshed at one time and 
readily separated in cleaning. 
Tnird. They can he sown alone or with oats, and 
fed green. It is surprising the amount of fodder 
which is produced in this way. If sown together, the 
Peas should be sown first and plowed tinder about 4 
inches deep; the oats may then be drilled in. 
Fourth. For plowing under when Peas and oats are 
sown together, and each are “in milk." they are 
nearly equal In value to clover, used in the same way. 
to enrich the soil. 
Sow in January. February or early March. 
For prices see colored pages. 
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