KNOX SEED CO. 
KNOX’S FIELD AND FARM SEEDS 
Stockton and Modesto—Fr.ge 17 
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experts to tell them apart. The buyer of Ladino should 
make sure that he is getting his seed from a thoroughly 
trustworthy source. 
We sell only Certified Ladino Clover seed. Take no 
chances and be sure you are getting genuine Ladino 
Clover. Buying in large quantities direct from the pro¬ 
ducer, we are able to offer Certified seed at the following 
prices: (Subject to change without notice.) Per lb., 90e; 
16 lbs., $8.50. 
MELILOTUS ALBA 
Melilotus Alba Clover is the only real rival to alfalfa. 
Melilotus Alba has for the past few years been recognized 
as one of the leading summer cover crops, especially in 
orange and lemon groves, but today hundreds of tons of 
Melilotus Alba seed are being sown in California as a 
general soil renovator. The large beet sugar companies 
of the State are using it to reclaim their alkali soils so as 
to put the land in shape for further plantings of sugar 
beets. Melilotus Alba White Blossom Sweet Clover is a 
biennial and therefore lives only two years and then dies. 
During this time it develops a tremendous tap root which 
penetrates the very hardest soil. It stands excessive mois¬ 
ture and also extreme drought. The flowers of the plant 
furnish excellent food for bees and the plant itself fur¬ 
nishes excellent pasturage for all kinds pf live stock. A 
i ;feat many of the large ranchers are planting this clover 
o build up their land, and as it makes several crops 
hrough both winter and summer, during the two years of 
is growth, thousands of head of stock are being pastured 
On it during this time. It will grow on any kind of soil, 
from light sandy soil to heavy clay soil, and when once 
established requires very little water; in fact, in some of 
t|ie foothill sections of California the plant grows wild, re¬ 
seeding itself every two years and depending entirely on 
the annual rainfall for its growth. In California the seed 
is generally sown in the fall of the year for the first rains, 
using on an average of 20 pounds of seed per acre. The 
seed can be sown with a nurse crop of grain or alone. 
The seed should be covered very lightly in a well pre¬ 
pared seed bed for best results. Prices: Per lb., 25c; 16-lb. 
lots, $2.06. Write for prices in larger quantities. 
ALSIKE (Trifolium Hybridum) 
Very hardy, adapted for sewing on cold, wet land, 
planted at rate of 8 to 15 pounds per acre. It yields a 
large amount of hay or pasture and makes a good bee 
plant. Price per pound, 40c; 10 lbs., $3.50. 
RED CLOVER (Trifolium Fra tense) 
Furnishes an excellent feed for pasture or hay pur¬ 
poses and is used to a very great extent throughout the 
country on lands unsuited to the growing of Alfalfa, and 
also in crop rotations. It will withstand colder tempera¬ 
tures than most varieties of Alfalfa and also will thrive 
in slightly wetter land than Alfalfa, We therefore recom¬ 
mend its use in the higher altitudes and colder sections, 
plant 15 pounds to the acre. Price per pound, 40c; 10 lbs., 
$3,50, postpaid. 
BURR CLOVER 
Strongly resembles Alfalfa. It is a great nitrogen- 
gatherer, Valuable as a green fertilizer and thrives in 
ghade. Also used on hill lands with other clover or 
grasses for pasturage. Our seed is carefully hulled and 
thoroughly recleaned. Plant at the rate of 15 pounds per 
acre. Price per pound, 25c; 10 lbs., $2.00. 
Chilean Alfalfa 
PRICES SUBJECT TO CHANGE 
Knox’s Quality Chilean Alfal¬ 
fa represents the highest type 
of seed it is possible to obtain. 
Fields from which this seed is 
harvested are carefully gone 
over to be sure there are no nox¬ 
ious weeds in the field. 
Only seed that is grown in the 
northern half of the state is al¬ 
lowed to go into this brand. No 
cheap southern seed is blended 
with it, and a tag so stating is 
sewed to every bag. When you 
buy Knox’s Quality Brand you 
know you are getting the su¬ 
preme quality of the crop. Lb., 
25c; 10 lbs., $2.25. Write for price 
and sample on larger quantities. 
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SELECTED CHILEAN 
This is a brand of seed equal 
in purity and germination to 
any on the market, but is blend¬ 
ed , with southern-grown seed. 
JLl>., 28c; 10 lbs., $2.00. Write for price and sample on 
larger quantities. 
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HAIRY PERUVIAN 
Thil’tariety enjoyed great popularity a few years ago. 
The stems are coarser than the Chilean, but it usually 
produces one more cutting. Eb., 25c; 10 lbs., $2.25. Write 
for prices on larger quantities. 
PARAMOUNT BRAND 
EXTRA FANCY CHILEAN—Our very finest grade of 
Chilean Alfalfa Seed—truly The Peak of Perfection—extra 
fanev in every respect, with a purity of 09.85 or better and 
germination of 90 per cent or better. Eb.. 25c; 16 lbs., $2.25. 
STANDARD BRAND 
FANCY CHIEEAN—Seed packed under this brand is a 
fancy grade with a good appearance and a purity of 99.65 
or oettei- and germination of 90 per cent or better. Eb. 30c * 
10 lbs., $2.50. 
TRU-VALUE BRAND 
CHILEAN — All that the name implies. Packed for 
tnose desiring a choice grade of seed at a saving. Purity 
al\\ ays 99.50 or better and germination 90 per cent or 
better. Not a cheap off-grade seed. Eb., 23c; 16 lbs., $2.25. 
Miscellaneous 
Grasses 
HARDING GRASS 
This is an excellent pasture grass and it will with- 
stand much hard usage and heavy tramping of stock It 
a perennial grass, originally coming from Africa, and 
will furnish an excellent feed for years, but can easilv 
be eradicated if desired. The growth is tender and sweet 
and will furnish grass all winter, except in severe snow 
storms or hard freezing. Under good conditions this grass 
will pasture one cow per acre per year. Tests have shown 
this grass to be equal to Alfalfa as a feed, and it never 
bloats. Plant in the early spring at the rate of 2 to 4 lbs 
per acre. Price per lb., $1.00; 10 lbs., $8.56. 
ITALIAN RYE 
(hqlium Italicum). A quick-grGwing grass attaining- 
a height of 2% to 4 feet; very desirable for temporary 
meadows or pastures. Thrives best on soils that are 
slightly moist, and will even stand considerable overflow 
Grows easily and supplies an abundance of the best and 
sweetest hay imaginable. Sow 40 pounds per acre. Price 
per lb., 25c; 10 lbs., $2.00. 
AUSTRALIAN RYE GRASS 
(Lolium Perenne). A strong growing, hardy perennial 
grass, noted for its nutritive qualities. Is equally valu¬ 
able for both grazing and hay. Plant 40 pounds per acre. 
Price per lb., 25c; 10 lbs.. $2.00. 
DOMESTIC RYE GRASS 
Yields three or four cuttings a year of most nutritious 
hay; a very valuable grass, particularly adapted for rich 
loamy soils or low grounds; does better'm damp situations 
than most grasses. Recommended principally for fall seed¬ 
ing. Sow' 50 lbs. per acre. Eb., 15c; 10 lbs., $1.25. 
DALLAS GRASS 
(Paspalum Dilatatum). This is one of the best pas¬ 
ture grasses, for it not only furnishes a highly relished 
stock feed, but it is very hardy and will withstand a great 
variety of conditions. It grows on the poor as well as 
the rich soils and it will not die out under conditions of 
drought, as it revives quickly as soon, as moisture becomes 
available. It is also adaptable for growth in swampy 
lands and supplies thick matted roots that will support 
cattle on soft ground. It is a vigorous grower and will 
take root amongst and choke out weeds. Plant 10 lbs. to 
the acre. Priee per pound, 76c; 10 lbs., $6.50. 
PACEY'S RYE GRASS 
Valuable as a green forage plant for growing on lands 
not easily cultivated. Broadcast seed at the rate of 40 
lbs. per acre. Price per lb., 25c; 10 lbs., $2.25. 
RHODES GRASS 
(Chloris Cayana). This grass was first cultivated be¬ 
cause of its pasture value. It bears pasturing very well, 
recovering quickly after it is eaten down; and is relished 
by all kinds of live stock. In favorable locations Rhodes 
Grass will support two steers to the acre nine or ten 
months out of the year, and in the more favorable parts 
of the year it will support double that number. It grows 
very thickly, producing from 5 to 19 tons of fine quality 
hay per acre. The hay contains a very large proportion 
of leaves while the stems are slender, tender and sweet 
so that the hay is eaten with very little waste. Broadcast 
12 lbs. of seed per acre. Priee per lb., 70c; 10 lbs., $6.50. 
TIMOTHY 
(Phleum Pratense). This is the most valuable of all 
grasses for hay. Thrives best on moist, loamy soil. Sow 
early in the spring or fall. Sow 15 to 20 pounds per acre. 
Price per lb., 20c; 10 lbs., $1.75. 
REED CANARY GRASS 
Is one perennial grass that will thrive in marshy 
places, stand under whaler for weeks without injury, yield 
enormous tonnage of hay with a feed value equal to wheat 
bran. Until seed is more plentiful w r e suggest to seed 
alone after the land has been worked and weeds killed 
off, using four to six pounds per acre, any time before 
June 20th. Make your low land grow profitable crops. 
Eb., $1.06; 10 lbs., $9.00. 
MEADOW FESCUE 
(FESTUCA PRATBNSIS). This is a very valuable 
species for permanent grass lands and is relished by live 
stock both in hay and pasture. Sow 15 to 20 pounds per 
acre on well prepared soil. Price per lb., 30c; 10 lbs., $3.25. 
AWNLESS BROME GRASS 
(BROMUS INERMIS). Is unexcelled as a pasture grass 
under conditions of drought, as it will' withstand drought 
that will kill all other grasses. Plant 20 pounds to the 
acre. Price per lb., 55c; 10 lbs., $5.00. 
BERMUDA GRASS 
(CYNODON DACTVTON). This grass will stand the 
hottest and driest weather. Also it does well in any soil 
that is not too wet, and recovers quickly when grazed 
down. It is a very vigorous grower and is practically im¬ 
possible to eradicate when once established. Sow on well 
prepared seed bed keeping the surface of the soil moist 
until the seed has germinated. Plant only in hot weather, 
as seed will not germinate in cool temperatures. Price per 
lb., 50c; 10 lbs., $4.50. 
CRESTED WHEAT GRASS 
From its character and adaptations it is the most 
promising grass now available for pasture in the dry sec¬ 
tions of our state and when cut at the proper stage the 
hay is of excellent quality. Dike other crops, best yields 
are usually obtained on the fertile black soils, although 
it does well on sandy areas in the Northwest. We antici¬ 
pate the seed will be much lower in price in a few years, 
as it is a heavy seed producer. Try it out on your soil 
in a limited way, seeding 10 to 15 lbs. per acre, seeded in 
rows 6 inches apart with grain drill. Per lb., 90c; 10 lbs., 
$8.50, postpaid. 
ORCHARD 
COCKSFOOT (Daetylis glemerata). This grass does 
well sown either with or without other grasses. It is fre¬ 
quently sown in such pasture mixtures as white clover, 
red clover and rye grass. If feown alone, 25 or 30 lbs. of 
the Cocksfoot seed will insure a good stand of grass. Per 
lb., 30c; 10 lbs.;"$2.75. : " ~ 
Forage Sorghums 
SUDAN GRASS 
Is the most drought re¬ 
sisting annual ever intro¬ 
duced. Since its introduc¬ 
tion in 1915 its popularity 
has increased regularly and 
it has now come to stay. It 
grows on a wide range of 
soils from sand to clay, 
and produces from four to 
six cuttings of highly nu¬ 
tritious hay per acre. As a 
pasture crop it is unex¬ 
celled, and succeeds where 
others fail. Sow 15 to 20 
lbs. of seed per acre in the 
early spring after all dan¬ 
ger of frost is past, and 
you will be assured of a 
bountiful supply of forage 
until late fall. Eb., lCc; 10 
lbs., 65c postpaid. 
EARLY AMBER 
Furnishes a large field of 
most nutritive forage which 
can be fed either green or 
cured, and will yield two or 
three cuttings a year, stool- 
ing out thicker each time 
it is cut. It grows 10 to 12 
feet high. Sow broadcast 
for forage at the rate of 
15 pounds per acre. Per lb., 
10c; 10 lbs., 85c, postpaid. 
HONEY SORGHUM 
Is the prize variety with¬ 
out a doubt. We have seen 
it growing in Imperial Val- 
ley, San Diego County, San 
Joaquin Valley, and in the 
vicinity of Los Angeles. All 
growers every year are 
loud in its praise. Honey 
Sorghum is a selection 
from one of the earliest in¬ 
troductions, and has been 
regarded with special favor 
for ensilage and for syrup 
purposes, it is the best va¬ 
riety for silage purposes, 
having slender leafy stalks, 
varying in height from 8 to 
12 feet. It is medium late 
maturing and has decided¬ 
ly tender stalks, and is im¬ 
portant from a forage standpoint. Imagine an average of 
twenty-seven tons or over per acre. The method of seed¬ 
ing will be determined largely by the purpose for which 
it is grown. When the crop is to be used for fodder or 
silage, it is usually planted in rows 3 to 3% feet apart, 
using up to 5 pounds of seed per acre. Price per lb., 10c: 
10 lbs., 8ac. Write for special prices in larger quantities. 
HASTINGS SORGHUM 
S toct S n l'b., V ?Ocf Io P lb 0 S d , U 85c? a £reater tGnag€ WHh leafy 
Grain Sorghums 
SELECTED DWARF MILO MAIZE 
Since the cost per acre of Milo Maize Seed is very 
small it certainly pays to secure the best seed obtainable. 
Where the soil is properly prepared it requires but 3 to 4 
lbs. per acre, therefore, the cost of seed would be but a 
few cents, hence Milo Maize Seed should be considered 
entirely from the quality standpoint. Yield of grain per 
acre is what you want and you cannot afford to experi¬ 
ment on strains that are being grown by inexperienced 
growers. Being of uniform height it may be harvested 
by machinery tout, if harvested by hand, the large heads 
reduce the cost of harvesting. It grows to a height of 
about 4 feet, is of stooling habit, and individual hills of 
5 to 7 stalks in a stool each producing a large compact 
head are not uncommon throughout the field. We have 
had reported yields of two to»3 of threshed maize per 
acre and where the soil and climatic conditions are fa¬ 
vorable we feel that this is a very conservative estimated 
yield. Very often there is a temptation among farmers 
and others to save their own seed of Milo Maize or to 
plant seed that has been produced in their own district, 
but since it is very easily crossed with other sorghums 
this is a bad practice and we advise against it. We pro¬ 
duce our seed maize in isolated districts where there are 
no other sorghum crops grown near and by hill and head 
selection each year, the strain is kept uniform and true. 
Considering again that it requires but a few cents per 
acre to plant the very best Milo Maize Seed there appears 
to be no good reason why the planter should experiment 
with untried strains. If you are going to plant Maize, let 
us send you a sample of our seed and quote prices on 
quantity. Eb., 10e; 10 lbs., 85c. Write for quantity prices. 
DOUBLE DWARF MILO MAIZE 
This variety of Red Milo Maize is very dwarf, growing 
only 2 to 2% feet high and has been developed especially 
for convenience and economy in harvesting. It can be cut 
and harvested by machinery in the same manner as head- v 
ing grain. Very profitable crop to grow, the average yield 
being two tons per acre. Sow at the rate of 4 to 5' lb's, 
per acre from April until middle of June. Eb., 10c; 10 lbs., 
85c. Write for quantity price. 
WHITE MILO MAIZE 
Grows same as Dwarf Red Milo and the kernels are 
almost pure white. Eb., 10c; 10 lbs., 85c. 
EGYPTIAN CORN 
This is also one of the drought resisting non-saccharine 
crops. The grain is produced in large compact heads and 
the seed is flat and pure white. This seed is used very 
extensively as a chicken feed and also ground into flour 
which is used for edible purposes. Plant the same as Milo 
Maize. Price per lb., 10c; 10 lbs., 85c, 
FETERITA 
This sorghum was secured from Sudan, where it is 
commonly grown under the name of Feterita; an early 
maturing plant valued both for grain and forage. It re¬ 
sembles Milo in habit, except that the heads are uniform¬ 
ly erect, seeds bluish white in color. In drought resistance 
it compares favorably with any sorghum yet introduced. 
Sow 6 pounds to the acre. Price per lb., 15e; 10 lbs., $1.00. 
WHITE KAFFIR 
Unsurpassed for dry alkali land, on which no better 
fodder and grain crop grows. A prolific member of the 
sorghum family, having more foliage and smaller stalks 
than the other varieties, and harvested very ^easily. Its 
great root system enables it to produce wonderfully in 
drought sections and to break up new ground for o'ther 
crops. Cattle relish the stalks; the grain is valuable food 
for poultry. Plant six pounds to the acre. Price per lb., 
15c; lb lbs.* $1.00. 
Coyer Crop Seeds . 
MELILOTUS INDICA 
One of the best legumes for green manuring in the 
orchards of California, beeause it may be planted late in 
the fall after all crops have been harvested, will grow 
all winter with only the season’s rainfall. It prevents 
erosion during the rainy season, is easily plowed under, 
is richer as a fertilizer and if allowed to stand until July 
will prevent much of the June drop. Melilotus Indica is 
the best legume with which to build up your soil during 
the rainy season for the summer crop to follow, particu¬ 
larly potatoes and melons. Sow 20 lbs. per acre. Per lb., 
10c; 10 lbs., 85c. Ask for quantity price. 
CANADIAN FIELD PEA 
When it is too late to plant Vetch or Melilotus plant 
Canadian Peas. They may be planted as late as January 
and yet be plowed under in time for planting a summer 
crop. If your summer crop, like melons and potatoes, is 
not harvested until November, plant Canadian Peas. 
Neither is the Canadian Pea inferior to other cover crops 
when planted at the right time,' which is from September 
to February. If the soil is too wet after planting the seed 
will rot. Broadcast 50 to 60 lbs. per acre. Per lb., 10c; 10 
lbs.,. 85c. Write for quantity price. 
PURPLE VETCH 
The chief value of Purple Vetch lies in its rapid 
growth. It does not have the same tendency to stop 
growing when the thermometer registers around 26 de¬ 
grees as do many other varieties of cover crop. Plowever, 
it does not stand quite as much cold as Melilotus Indica. 
It is one of the leading cover crops for planting during 
the rainy season in citrus orchards and for this purpose 
60 lbs. should be sown to the acre. It is also a valuable 
crop for hay or silage. Eb., 15c; 10 lbs., $1.00. Write for 
quantity price. 
COMMON VETCH 
This variety .also, makes an excellent cover crop for 
fall sowing and is commonly sown with oats, wheat rye 
or barley. When grown together the vetch is held off the 
ground and at- the same time fertilizes the grain crop. 
For this intention sow 30 lbs. grain and 20 lbs. vetch to 
acre, or if planted alone, 60 lbs. of vetch per acre. Per 
lb., 10c; 10 lbs., 85c. Write for quantity price. 
BROAD WINDSOR BEAN 
Sometimes called Horse Beans, grows upright on a 
single stem bearing a-profusion of large well-filled pods. 
The roots;:are enormously productive of nitrogen. It will 
withstand 28 degrees temperature; therefore, may be 
planted as late as September for best results as a winter 
cover crop. Sow 60 to 80 lbs., per acre. Eb.. 15c; 10 lbs. 
$1.66. Write for quantity price. 
WILD BLACK MUSTARD 
(Brassica Nigra.) Used to some extent for a cover 
crop. Sow 8 to 10 lbs. per acre. Eb., 10c; 10 lbs., 85c. 
WHITE MUSTARD 
(Brassica alba). This white seed mustard has yel¬ 
low flowers and is thus sometimes called Yellow Mustard. 
it grows very rapidly and is now used extensivelv as a 
cover crop. Sow 10 to 15 lbs. per acre. Eb., 15c; 10 
lbs., $1.00. 
LADINO CLOVER MAKES AN IDEAL PASTURE—TRY A PATCH THIS YIV 
TRIESTE MUSTARD 
a , (Brasskm juncea). The most commonly used mustard. 
Although not so rapid in growth as the white mustard 
It make a ^heavier tonnage. Sow 6 lbs. per acre. Eb. 20c; 
10 lbs., $1.75. 
