GRAND RAPIDS GROWERS, be., Grand Rapids, Michigan 
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Fodder and Ensilage Corn 
Dry Fodder Corn is the most satisfactory substitute for hay. 
It nearly if not quite equals in feeding value timothy and 
clover. All stock eat it greedily and thrive on it. 
Learning Fodder Corn 
This variety is preferred by most dairymen for filling silos, 
for the reason that the corn matures the large ears (in any 
ordinary season it will ripen), and gives more grain in the en¬ 
silage. Stalks very large and leafy, and grows an immense 
amount of forage to the acre. It requires from one peck to 
one-half bushel of seed per acre, drilled in rows one way. 
Red Cob Ensilage 
A gigantic Southern white corn, producing immensely large 
ears, rarely maturing in this latitude. The stalks grow from 
12 to 15 feet in height, with long, broad leaves from the ground 
to the tassel. Stalks very thick at the butt, juicy, tender and 
as sweet as sugar corn; and all stock eat it with relish. Many 
dairymen prefer it for the silo, for the reason that it produces 
such an enormous amount of silage (from 15 to 25 tons per 
acre). It is especially valuable for the dry fodder when cut 
and kept in the shock until fed. It will produce a good crop of 
forage, even when sown as late as July. 
Eureka Ensilage Corn 
Will produce more tons of silo corn per acre than even Red 
Cob Ensilage corn. Stalks will grow 12 to 15 feet in height, 
with broad leaves from the ground up. Each stalk will bear 
from one to three long ears. Very rapid grower and can either 
be planted in hills or in drill rows. 
Field and Farm Seeds 
Timothy 
The most important of all grasses for hay, and is adapted to 
a wider range of conditions than any other variety of grass. 
It is the hardiest of all grasses and excels in feeding value. 
Sow early in the Spring or Fall, 10 to 12 pounds per acre if Red Cob Ensilage Corn, 
sown alone; less if mixed with other grasses. 
Sudan Grass 
A tall annual grass reaching the 
height of 7 to 9 feet when planted in 
rows and cultivated, and 4 to 5 feet 
when sown broadcast. The hay is greatly 
relished by all stock, and has exception¬ 
ally high feeding value. Is adapted to 
most soils. 
Orchard Grass 
This grass grows well in the shade, is rather rank in growth 
and a stooling variety. Stands the drought remarkably well. Val¬ 
uable for pasture or orchard. Does well in wet or poor ground 
and produces large crops of hay. 
Soy Beans 
When clovers fail it is necessary to have an emergency hay 
crop which will make hay the same season it is planted. For this 
purpose Soy Beans are better than the Millet. Soy Beans should 
be planted in May or June. They withstand drought remarkably 
well. For hay, silage or green manure crops, plant 1 bushel to an 
acre if drilled, if planted with a corn planter V 2 bushel is suf¬ 
ficient. “Ito San” is one of the best varieties as it matures in 100 
days. The plant stands erect, growing 2 to 2% feet high and is 
a good yielder. The “Manchu” is the most popular, however, in 
all northern sections. It is early maturing and is of a stout, bushy 
growth, standing erect. Excellent for hay and forage crops. 
Millet 
A few acres of Millet will yield half again as much hay per acre 
as either clover or timothy, besides it has a greater feeding value 
and any stock raiser or dairy farmer would be well repaid. When 
Spring weather is unfavorable, so that other crops fail, or the 
season is late and wet so that corn will not mature. Millet is a 
sure crop. Millet should be sowed 3 pecks per acre, from May to 
August. 
GERMAN OR GOLDEN MILLET. Grows very rank and is one 
of the best varieties for hay and fodder. While the hay may seem 
coarse, nevertheless, it is quite tender if it is cut when in full 
bloom and even hogs will eat the cured hay quite greedily. A 
yield of 5 tons per acre is nothing unusual. German Millet will 
withstand dry weather remarkably well. 
HUNGARIAN MILLET. Is preferred by some to Golden Millet 
as it is about a week earlier. Does not grow as large but the hay 
is more desirable because it is not so coarse. Very nourishing and 
a wonderful milk producer. A good variety for moist soils. 
Soy B**ans 
