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H. G. Hastings <fc Co., Seedsmen and Florists, Interlachen, Florida. 
4. For hay, those who have used it longest and in the 
largest quantities, commend it the most. All animals relish 
it, and its nutritious value is considerably beyond red clover 
and timothy. 
5. We have never heard of any fungous growths on this 
plant which are so common to other plants, and cause many 
deaths annually to cattle grazing on them or fed with the 
hay. 
6. As a fertilizer or land enricher it is unexcelled. Its 
abundant long tap roots and laterals decaying render the 
soil porous, and leave in it much valuable matter. The roots 
penetrate several feet deep, enabling the plant to bear severe 
dry spells,also bring up from the subsoil valuable plant food, 
as well as draining compact clays and hard pan, fitting such 
land for crops they could not otherwise produce. This 
clover has too many good points to enumerate them all here, 
those wishing more information, and sending ten cents, will 
receive our treatise of Japan clover for the south. 'We 
recommend it highly. 
Should be sown in the extreme south in the fall; but as 
freezes often throw it out in some sections it should be sown 
in the spring. Sow ten pounds to the acre. Packet, 25 
cents; pound, 50 cents ; ten pounds, by express, $4.50. 
Red Clover— In some 
sections this is largely grown as 
a forage plant and for land 
enriching. Does well on most 
all lands, unless really pure 
sand. Is not as hardy in 
growth as the large Red, and 
apt to run out quicker. Sow 
during fall or early in the spring. 
Ten pounds to the acre. Pkt., 
cents ; pound, 30 cents ; ten 
$2.50. 
Clover—Mam¬ 
moth. The common red 
dies out sooner while this will 
last as long as the Timothy,and 
gives more and better hay. Is 
valuable also as a fertilizer when 
plowed under’ green. Sow in 
the fall or early spring. Ten 
pounds to the acre. Packet, 
15 cents, pound, 30 cents; ten 
pounds, $2.50. 
White Clovei —This is a perennial, and in some 
sections is a fine pasture grass, but to do the best it fhould 
be sown with some other grass. Packet, 15 cents ; pound, 
30 cents; ten pounds, $2.50. 
Lucerne —Many wonder¬ 
ful pictures have been shown 
and monstrous statements 
made, in regard to this plant 
during the past two ' years. 
Opinions are very conflicting ip 
regard to its value, especially 
along the southern sea coast, 
and we can neither recommend 
or discourage its use at present. 
We have gathered opinions for 
and against it from many 
sections, and would advise all 
to try it on a small scale in 
tlie right manner. The 
secret of success may be found 
to be in the manner of getting 
the stand. When the start has 
been maintained, it certainly 
seems to be a wonderful grower. 
For points on Lucerne send ten 
cents for our pamphlet which 
contains all we know for and 
against it. Our stock of Lucerne 
is foreign grown, which seems LUCERNE 
to take root more readily and 
sure than native stock. Trial packet, 15 cents; pound, 30 
cents. Fifteen pounds, sufficient for an acre, $3.50. 
Meadow Fescue —In some sections this is called 
Randall Grass. Some dealers confound this with the English 
Rye Grass, and offer that as the same variety. Too much 
care cannot be exercised in purchasing grass seeds, especiall 
through the south, where a large amount of inferior stock is 
sent by certain parties to be gotten rid of at any price. As a 
pasture grass Meadow Fescue is valuable ; it also yields very 
good hay when cured. It is not easily affected by dry 
weather, and all cattle like it. Grows from twelve to 
fifteen inches high. Packet, 15 cents; pound, 30 cents; 
bushel, $3.00. 
Sanfoin—A good heat resisting clover. Has been but 
little tested yet, but we think will be found of great 
value. Sample packet, 10 cents. 
KAFFIR COR*. 
TRUE KAFFIR CORN. 
This is a distinct type of the corn family, and has already 
proven itself to be adapted profitably to thin soils and hot 
climates. It is a native of South Africa, and from the 
reports we have of it where planted in the south it has proven 
very satisfactory. The nature of the plant is to grow stocky 
and erect. The average height of growth is about five feet, 
though on good land it does better. The foliage is wide and 
the branches put out from the top joints, producing from 
two to three heads of seed from each stalk, each head being 
from ten to twelve inches long, the product of yield to the 
acre on ordinary soil being seventy-five to eighty bushels of 
grain. The grains make excellent batter cakes, muffins and 
bread, being slightly sweeter than wheat, otherwise the 
difference would not be known. 
Ttie enterprising man plants new, good 
things. We believe this to be good, and it 
certainly should be tested by all who cannot 
raise their own wheat. 
CULTUR E .—It should be planted a little earlier than 
corn, in rows about three feet apart, and in rows about the 
same as peas. If wanted for grain alone, let the heads 
mature on the stalk, and then the whole stalk may be used 
as fodder, cured. Or if wanted mainly for fodder, cut down 
the stalk when the first seed heads come into bloom, and a 
second growth will spring up at once and mature a full crop 
of grain and a second full crop of forage. The stalk keeps 
green and juicy to the last, and does not get hard. Do 
not forget to try our True Kaffir Corn. 
Packet, 10 cents; pound, 30 cents. 
WHITE WELCOME OATS. 
Bushel, $2.00. Sow two bushels to the acre, in January 
and February. 
