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LINSEED or FLAX {Litimn Hsilatissimmn). — An annua!, largely cultivated in Ireland for its fibre, produced from the 
dried stems; it is also grown in some parts of England for seed purposes. Thrives on rich fertile land in good tilth, and may 
be put down with or without a corn cro|) in y\pril at the rate of IJ to 2 bushels per acre, or alone in drills 9 inches apart. 
True Rig'S. Flax, price 1 5s. per bushel. 
LUPINS {Lupinus species). — There are two varieties of this plant grown as field crops ; the Blue Lupin, mostly grown for the 
production ot seed, and the Yellow variety, which is more generally grown for fodder and green manuring. It is this latter 
variety which has been used with great success in Germany for rendetirg poor sandy soils more fertile by ploughing in the crop, 
thus restoring to the surface of the soil the alkaline constituents obtained by its deep roots from the sub-soil where they are 
unavailable for more shallow rooted crops ; for this purpose it is recommended by our own Board of Agriculture as a profitable 
crop on any poor, sandy soils which it is desired to improve, though deep, light loams or sandy gravels suit lupins best. The 
seed is drilled in rows 9 to 15 inches apart on deeply ploughed and scarified land in the end of May, and IJ to 2 bushels of seed 
per acre arc required. The forage, of which an abundant quantity is produced, is ready for folding or mowing early in autumn, 
allowing a second growth to be made which can be ploughed in at the end of the year. It is more adapted for feeding sheep 
than horses or horned cattle, as these appear to dislike the rather bitfer alkaloid taste which the stalks sometimes possess. 
Price on application. 
MAIZE (Zea Mays). — Although this crop cannot by any means be called uncommon, yet, owing to the infrequency cf its 
cultivation, it deserves to be mentioned here, as it might be more often grown for fodder in the wanner parts of this country 1 y 
reason of its extremely simple cultivation and large returns. Maize has been proved to be a valuable milk-increasing food, whilst 
it also makes a splendid crop for folding sheep. Within recent years some flock masters have practised the sowirg of maize and 
rape together, the procedure being to drill in 2 bushels of the White Horse Tooth Maize about the last week in May, allowing 
12 to 16 inches between the drills. After rolling lightly the rape is then broadcasted and lightly harrowed in, using 2 to 3 lbs. 
of rape per acre. Improved Early Horse Tooth, price 10s. 6d. per bushel. 
PARSNIP (Pas/inaca saliva). — A highly nutritious and remunerative root crop on rich deep soil, and very po]Hilar for stock 
feeding in some parts of the country. Sow 6 to 8 lbs. per acre during March, in rows, about 16 inches apart, the jilants to be 
ultimately singled out to 8 inches in the rows, and lift the roots as required during winter; they keep best if covered with litter 
during severe frost. The most popular cattle feeding varieties are the following : — 
Large Cattle, price Is. 6d. per lb. Large Jersey or Guernsey, price Is. 6d. per lb. 
PRICKLY COMFREY {Symphytum aspcrrimum\ — Tlie cultivation of this crop has been undeservedly neglected during 
latter years, though there is no reason why this is so, as the crop is an economical one to grow, and when once established will 
continue to produce an alnindance of nutritious fodder for several years which is freely eaten by all kinds of stock. Several stock 
owners still prefer Comfrey for fattening stock and dairy herds, as it greatly increases the milk supply, and it is often to be seen 
growing in Cumberland and other Northern Counties for this purpose. Besides this it is of special utility for making into silage, 
and its value in this direction cannot be overrated. It requires a deeply worked and well-manuied soil, and is planted in sets 
early in spring, 3 feet apart being the usual distance, though on a pcor land closer planting is necessary. The crop n ay be 
folded when it is growm about 18 to 24 inches high, or may be left to grow taller if required for ensilage. 
Strong Grown Sets, price per lOo, 6s. ; per 1,000, 45s. 
RYE {Secale sativum). — See page 84. 
RIB GRASS {Plantago lanceolata). — This plant is only of service upon poor, light lands that will not carry a better crop. 
It yields an early and succulent herbage, providing a wholesome fodder for sheep, and, as it will thrive under almost any 
conditions, it might be sown on almost any waste land whereon sheep can be folded. The seed is broadcasted and harrowed 
in during early spring, 16 lbs. being the usual quantity sown to the acre. 
Brice 4d. per lb. ; 35s. per cw t. 
SERRADELLA [Ornithorpus sativus). — This annual plant is commonly recognised on the Continent as a usefnl one for 
growing upon dry, sandy soils, but it has several advantages which would justify its cultivation in the warmer pai ts of this- 
country. It is equally suitable for green fodder, making into hay, or for green manuring, and as it usually makes a more rapid 
growth than trefoil, and has a higher feeding value, it may be planted as a substitute for this latter crop, the manner of cultivation 
being in both cases the same. Brice Is. per lb. 
SORGHUM SACCHARATUM. —This is a strong growing succulent plant somewhat resembling maize. It is 
exceedingly useful in hot and dry summers, and does well on almost any soil. It contains a large pro|iortion of sugar, wliich 
renders it a valuable food for dairy cows and horses, and possesses a higher feeding value than maize. Tlie seed is either drilled 
or broadcasted in May, 16 lbs. of seed per acre being necessary for the former method and 24 lbs. for the latter. 
Brice 8d, per lb. 
SHEEP’S PARSLEY {Fetroselinum sativum). — So called because sheep are especially fond of it ; it thrives well uporv 
uplands and downs, or under conditions generally favourable to sheep. Sow 8 lbs. per acre alone, or mixed with grass seeds 
about 1 lb. per acre. Brice Is. 6d. per lb. 
SUNFLOWER [HeUauihus aumnts). — Grown for feeding Bees, Game, and Poultry, and also for its oil yielding properties 
We offer a giant variety. Price 1 S. per lb. 
TARES OR VETCHES ( Vida saliva). — See page 45. 
Spring Tares. Winter Tares. Price on application. 
YARROW (Achillea JUt/efolium). — This plant is more often sown in a mixlure of pasture grasses than alone, but owbig to its- 
adaptability for growing on the poorest and driest soils it can be recommended for sowing on disused sand pits, rabbit warrens, 
and other waste lands which cannot grow better herbage. The seed is sown broadcast at the rate of 5 to 6 lbs. per acre in April 
or end of August. Prico on application. 
Full particulars and prices o'f any Agricultural Seeds used at home or abroad wilt 
be sent on application. 
Raynes Park', London, S.W. — 1912. 
