NOS. 326-330 S. MAIN ST., LOS ANGELES. 
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Alfilaria (Erodium cicutarium.)— Commonly called Crane’s Bill, or Wild Geranium, as it belongs to the 
same family. The seed is very scarce and hard to procure, owing to the difficulty in gathering it free 
from weeds. As to quality, it is one of the most nutritious of plants; cattle, sheep, horses and hogs 
alike prefer it to any other natural product of the plains. It makes the sweetest milk and butter, and 
the best meat of any of the natural fodder plants of this state. When nearly at maturity it is very 
fattening, and may be considered a strong, safe feed for grazing animals. We heartily recommend it 
for use on the large stock-grazing ranges of Arizona and New Mexico. Sow 20 lbs. per acre. Per lb. 
$1.00; special prices given on large quantities. 
Australian Salt Bush (Atriplex semibaccatum. See cut p. 48.)—This forage plant, which was intro¬ 
duced some years ago from Australia, has been grown here with the very best results. The plants 
have a diffuse habit of growth, each one when fully developed covering an area of 3 or 4 feet in 
diameter. It is much relished by stock, and supplies the salt so necessary to their well-being. Its 
greatest recommendation, however, in the estimation of many farmers, is the fact that it will thrive 
better on alkali land than any other. It is proved by analysis to be very nutritious, and contains, 
when dried from 8 to 10 per cent of salty matter. The yield is about 20 tons of green fodder per 
acre, which will make 5 tons of hay. The plant is perennial; if intended for a grazing pasture, it is 
best not to cut it the first year, but let the seed fall and thus form a sod. Prepare the land by plow¬ 
ing and harrowing as for other crops. The seed may be sown in beds or boxes and transplanted to 
from 6 to 8 feet apart each way, but it is better to sow it where it is to remain, either thinly broad¬ 
cast or in hills, taking care in all cases to cover the seed very lightly. Use 1 pound of seed to the 
acre if sown broadcast, or 4 ounces if transplanted. In cutting the fodder, be careful not to injure 
the crowns of the plants. Per oz. 15c; per lb. $1.50. 
Australian Salt Bush, “Old Man.” —A distinct species, and quite different from the Atriplex semi¬ 
baccatum. It succeeds on Alkali land as well as, and withstands drought better than the latter kind, 
while on account of its erect growth (sometimes 15 feet high) it is easily cut. In its immense produc¬ 
tiveness it is far ahead of the common kind, while its leaves are much larger. In Australia, the cattle 
men prefer the "Old Man” to auy other kind for cattle, while the A. semibaccatum is used for sheep 
and the smaller animals, on account of its being more easily reached by them. Plant in hills 6 feet 
apart each way, several seeds to a hill, thinning out to the two strongest plants. Per pkt. 10c; per 
oz. 30c; per lb. $3.00. 
Jerusalem Corn. 
Egyptian Rice Corn, or Brown Dhoura.— It 
is much sweeter than corn stalks, and cattle, 
horses and hogs will eat it ravenously. The 
seed is excellent for fowls. Culture same as 
corn. Sow 5 lbs. to the acre. Per lb. 5c; 100 
lbs. $2.50. 
Egyptian Rice Corn, or White Dhoura.— The 
yield of grain is very great, and cooked when 
the kernels are not fully ripe, like green corn, 
it has the flavor of chestnuts; after fully ripe 
it is cooked like rice, or ground into fine flour 
or meal and used for baking. A favorite va¬ 
riety with poultry raisers. Per lb. 5c; 100 
lbs. $2.50. 
Jerusalem Corn. — (See cut.) Introduced from 
Palestine, and will stand drought better than 
any of the non-saccharine sorghums. The 
most valuable forage plant ever offered in this 
climate. It has yielded five cuttings during 
the season. Height about 5 feet, and when 
matured the grain is an excellent chicken food. 
Sow 4 lbs. to the acre. Per lb. 10c; 100 
lbs. $6.50. 
Kaffir Corn, or Imphi.— Introduced from South 
Africa. The plant is low, stocky and perfect¬ 
ly erect. It does not tiller, but branches from 
the top joints. The whole stock as well as the 
leaves, cures into excellent fodder, and is 
good for feed at all stages of its growth. 
When the grain turns white, clip the heads, 
and other heads will come. If required for 
fodder, sow in the spring, either broadcast or 
in drills, 3 feet apart, at the rate of 10 lbs. 
per acre. If required for grain, sow 4 lbs. 
per acre. White or Red. Per lb. 5c; 100 
lbs. $4.00. 
Lathyrus Sylvestris Wagnerii (Flat Wood Pea.)—Claimed to be the most profitable fodder plant ever 
grown. It is twice as nutritious as Alfalfa and of equal value with oil cake for feeding purposes. 
Perennial, lasting over 50 years; the roots penetrating into the sub-soil from 10 to 18 feet. Has 
proved to be pre-eminently the plant for drouthy and barren soils. Sow in spring in rows and at the 
depth of 1 inch. With the pea sow a few grains of barley to indicate the position of the rows, as it 
will be necessary to hoe the ground before the Lathyrus appears above it. In the following spring 
transplant to 1 foot apart each way. Per oz. 20c; per lb. $2.00. 
