SEEDS OF SPECIAL MERIT. 
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Millo Maize or Branching Dhorma. 
This variety is from South America. It is much superior to 
the Egyptian or Rice varieties, being much earlier and pro- 
ducing wonderfully- It has been growui near Sacramento, and 
from a single seed four and five sjtalks have been produced 
averaging five large beads 8 inches long, loaded with seed. It 
is a valuable forage plant and can be cut at any stage for feed, 
and shoots up again rapidly; cured when beading for dry 
fodder and cattle eat it ravenously. Five to eight pounds per 
acre. 15c- per lb; 10 lbs-, 81 00 
MELILOTUS. Spike Clover. 
A native of Klamath Hiver, falifornia, is found growing 
on the bar.s and its banks np to high water mark. The 
seed having been deposited by the tre.she»s. gr'*ws among 
the cobbles in the gravel, slickens and sand; \ ields an im- 
mense amount of feed slock, and attains a height of 
10 to 12 feet. The first year it keeps green, and grown the 
entire season. The second year it produces seed, matur- 
ing In September and Octobe r. It ha8»he clover leaf, 
white blossoms borne on a spike, a bushy growth, and 
the characteristic sweet clover fragrance. Per lb. 15cts.; 
per 100 lbs. $12.50, 
Japan Clover. {Lespedeza Striata). This highly sp- 
prcciated species of clover is ty no means a new discov- 
ery, tuit it is only la ely tliat the seed has been gathered 
in quantities for sale. It ranks far above red clover in 
nutritive value, and i.« by analysis “’2 per cent. Being of 
dwarfish habits on most soils, yet on rich lands it reaches 
a height of two feet and makes the best kind of hay. 
Also for the renovating of lauds it equal'* the b»*st of clo- 
vers. For live stock it is almost a c omplete food. The 
seed is yet scarce thirty cents per pound m quantity. 1 en 
pounds are sufficient for one acre, as it spreads very rap- 
idly. 
Texas Bluograss Seed. Aro4:h?Ufera). Anew 
winter grass which is fast being introduced Into the 
Southern states. It is much superi* r to the Kentucky 
Blue^rass because of its long root.s, which will go four or 
five times as deep for moisture It makes a beautiful 
lawn for winter, and when grown with the Hermuda 
makes a lawn whlcli la»ts the whole year. It is ha>dy and 
can be planted at any time «>f the year, but mid-timmer. 
The price is 50 cts, per oz., $5 per pound. Postage paid. 
The Mikado Tomato. 
The largest early variety in cultivation; certainly no 
more distinct or valuable Tomato has ever been intro- 
duced One of the most remarkable features about this 
varieiy is the tact that, notwithstanding that it produces 
perhaps the largest fruit of any sort in cultivation, it is at 
the same time one of the very earliest to ripen; generally 
we find that we secure earliness at the expense of size, but 
the Mikado Tomato seemingly reverses the rule. The 
MUcado ditfers from all other Tomatoes in its immense 
size, and the Tomatoes are produced in immense clusters, 
are perfectly solid, generally smooth, but sometimes ir- 
regular. The col)ris purplish red, like thatof the Acme, 
while the variety has alltho solidity that characterizes the 
Trophy. It is not unusual for single fruits of this variety 
to weigh from 1 to li Ibft. each. The foliage of the Mikado 
Tomato alone shows the distinclvieness of the variety, for 
it is whole or entire, while in all other varieties the leaves 
are cut or serrated. Whether for slicing or for cooking 
purposes, the variety is unsurpassed, {^e cut ) 
Tomato. Livinaiston’s Beauty. 
An excellent variety of large size and beautiful appear- 
ance The Color is glossy crimson with a slight purplish 
tinge. It grows in clusters of four and five, retaiuing Us 
large size late in the season; very solid with a tough skin, 
making it very desirable for market and shipping. Pkt., 
5c., oz., 20c.; lb, $2.50. 
