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BALDERSON COMPANY, Inc. 
626 Indiana Ave., N. W. 
617 “C” Street, N. W. 
Washington, D. C. 
MISCELLANEOUS FARM SEEDS 
OATS 
heavy nitritious forage, either dry or cured; very sweet; also makes 
good syrup. Prices fluctuate; quotations on request. 
BURT, or NINETY-DAY —The best Spring Oats, as it is the ear¬ 
liest variety, is nearly rust-proof, hardy and vigorous, and yields more 
grain and feed. On account of its earliness it is more satisfactory to 
grow than any other spring oat. While it is called a 90-day oat, we have 
known crops to mature in much less time. Sow 2 bushels to acre. 
Prices fluctuate; quotations on request. 
Burt, or 90-Day Oats. 
VIRGINIA GRAY WINTER, or TURF— This has long been by 
ar the most popular variety in this State for Fall seeding. Though a 
winter oat, they also succeed well if sown early in the spring, making 
surest crop if sown by March 15th. Sow 134 to 2 bushels to the acre. 
FULGHUM —This oat is of rust-proof type, somewhat earlier than 
the Appier, and is a heavier yielder of grain. Is largely used in the 
South, and is being more generally grown each year. Prices fluctuate; 
quotations on request. 
APPLER —An early red Oat. similar to the Rust Proof, but hardier 
and yields more grain. Adapted to either spring or fall sowing. We 
highly recommended these oats. Prices fluctuate; quotations on re¬ 
quest. 
RED RUST-PROOF —A very desirable early variety for heavy 
soils and low, moist grounds, where rust attacks other varieties. Yields 
abundantly of large, heavy grain, but does not grow as tall as the winter 
oa t. S ow two bushels to acre. Prices fluctuate; quotations on request. 
WHITE SPRING —A well known large, heavy White Oat for spring 
seeding. Sow 2 bushels to the acre. Prices fluctuate; quotations on re¬ 
quest. 
Navy Beans 
A very profitable market crop, and the leading table bean. Only 
the dried beans are used. Plant in June or July in 3-foot rows; about 
20 lbs. to the acre. Height 12 inches. Prices fluctuate; quotations on 
request. 
Sorghum 
Sorghum or Sugar Cane should be sowed in May after danger of frost 
ls^past. For Syrup sow in rows 3 feet apart, about 15 lbs. to the acre. 
For fodder, sow broadcast about 75 lbs. to acre. Sorghum should be 
more generally grown for making syrup. It is easy to grow and many 
people much prefer home-grown sorghum molasses to Southern syrups. 
Makes splendid hay or green forage when seeded together with Cow 
Peas broadcast at the rate of 25 lbs. of sorghum and 1 bushel of Peas 
to the acre. This combination should be sowed only on good land 
however, when it will make a heavy crop of hay. 
EARLY AMBER SORGHUM.—Grows 10 to 12 feet high; yields 
MILLET 
GOLDEN OR GERMAN MILLET 
Sow broadcast from May to July, 50 lbs. to the acre. Millet makes 
a good yield of feed if sown on good land, but does not do well on thin 
land. 
TENNESSEE GROWN. —This makes much larger growth and has 
larger heads than the Southern Millet and is regarded far superior to 
the ordinary Southern Millet. Prices fluctuate; quotations on request. 
CHOICE SOUTHERN— The well known Millet. Prices fluctuate; 
quotations on request. 
Japanese Buckwheat 
This is a profitable crop for either grain, flower food for bees, soil 
enricher, or to kill out weeds, also splendid for poultry. Sow 1 bu. 
to the acre in June, July or August. Prices fluctuate; quotations on 
request. 
DWARF ESSEX RAPE 
Excellent for grazing all kinds of stock and poultry. Especially 
valuable for sheep and hogs with young, as it is an excellent milk pro¬ 
ducer. The young animals will also eat it with relish. It is hardy, 
stands cold, and is ready in eight weeks after sowing. Sow 10 lbs. 
to the acre broadcast; 5 lbs. if drilled. Prices fluctuate;quotations on 
request. 
VETCHES 
SAND, or HAIRY VETCH —A nutritious and valuable forage 
and soil-improving crop. Makes a large and quick growth. Sow from 
July to November, preferably with grain, which 
will hold Vetch off the ground. To get the 
best results sow 20 pounds to the acre, together 
with one bushel of either Wheat, Oats, Rye or 
Barley. Prices fluctuate; quotations on request. 
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We will have at seeding time in the fall the leading Varieties of 
Seed Wheats, Rye and Barley, and will be glad to quote current 
prices in season on request. 
Golden Millet. 
ADI, PRICES IN THIS CATALOG SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE. 
