SPRING CATALOGUE OF SEEDS, BULBS AND PLANTS FOR 1896. 
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Turtle Sacali^e. 
(Polygonum Sacalinense .) 
The Great Forage Plant Which Is Creating a 
Sensation All Over the World. 
The wonderful now forage plant, la perfectly hardy, 
even in Siberia, yet flourishes in the tropics. Requires no 
plowing before planting. Needs no cultivation, no manur¬ 
ing, no ro planting. Roots penetrate deep into the soil. 
Once planted, stands forever. Endures severest drought 
with impunity. Grows in poorest soils. Luxuriates in wet 
lands. Thrives where no other forage plant will grow. 
Young shoots and leaves edible like asparagus. Leaves, 
green or dry, greatly relished by cattle and sheep. More 
nutritious than Clover or Lucerne. Gives three and four 
cuttings per year. Produces 1)0 to ISO tons of green forage 
per acre. Grows 14 feet high by June. Excellent soil en- 
rlcher. Plant at any time. Affords shade to cattle in sum¬ 
mer. Protection against storms in winter. Floods will not 
destroy it. Fire will not kill it. Cattle cannot trample it 
out. It is indorsed by the highest authorities all over the 
world, and seed has been sold as high as $1,000 per pound. 
Seed of the Genuine Sacnline, 10c. per pkt.; 75c. per 07 ..; 
$ 8.00 per lb. 
Roots. Fine, healthy roots, by mail, postpaid, 20c. each; 
3 for 50c.: 7 for $1.00; 12 for $1.50. By express, $10 per 100. 
