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 fill¬ 
ing silos, for the reason that the corn matures the 
large ears (in any ordinary season it will ripen), and 
gives more grain in the ensilage. 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 im¬ 
mensely large ears, rarely maturing in this latitude. 
The stalks grow from 12 to IB 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 un¬ 
til 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. 
Sudan Grass 
A tall annual grass reaching the he'ght of 7 to 9 
feet when planted in rows and cultivated, and 4 to 6 
feet when sown broadcast. The hay is greatly relished 
by all stock, and has exceptionally high feeding value. 
Is adapted to most soils. 
Learning Fodder Corn. 
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 sown alone; less if 
mixed with other grasses. 
Orchard Grass 
This grass grows well in the shade, is rather rank 
in growth and a stooling variety. Stands the drought 
remarkably well. Valuable for pasture or orchard. 
Does well in wet or poor groun i and produces large 
crops of hay. 
Soy Beans 
When clovers fail it is necessary to have an mergency 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 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 Beans 
