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Maize, or White Branching Dhoura. — Valuable as a forage plant and for its grain, having great 
capacity to stand drouth. It can be cut and fed at any stage, or cured when heading out, for fodder. 
bears grain in erect, full heads, and is almost equal to corn for feeding all sorts of stock; also makes 
excellent meal. It requires all summer to mature seed. Sow 3 to 5 pounds per acre. Can be cut for 
?E?V ee L 8everal ^ mes a season. Average yield of seed about 40 bushels per acre. Per lb. 10c; 
100 lbs. $5.00. 
Milo Maize, or Yellow Branching Dhoura. — Similar to the white as before described but of larger 
heads. Per lb. 10c; 100 lbs. $5.00. 
Rape, Dwarf Essex. — A valuable fodder plant for sheep, yields an abundant crop and is very fatten- 
in £> ® on t ai ns about 9 per cent of carbo-hydrates, 2 per cent albumen, and some fat. It is also 
exceedingly useful as a green manure. For fodder, sow from 8 to 10 pounds per acre; for soiling, 
sow from 15 to 20 pounds per acre. Per lb. 15c; 100 lbs. $10.00. 
Soja Bean.— - A valuable forage plant, much advertised of late. It is easily grown and very nutritious, 
1 i In. * I, recommen ded for pasturing, or for feeding as green fodder. The beans are an excellent 
100 lbs $7°50 Offee ‘ S ° W broadcast 30 t0 40 lbs - t0 the acre ’ or 12 t0 15 lbs - in drills. Per lb. 10c; 
Sorghum, or Chinese SugarCane (Sorghum saccharatum.) Early Amber.— The earliest and most 
productive variety. Its saccharine matter is of first quality, fine and rich; it grows to the height of 
mm 10 to 12 feet; makes sugar or syrup equal to any in the market. One of the best green fodder 
p ants, producing from 2 to 3 cuttings during the summer. The seed is relished by all kinds of stock, 
bow 6 lbs. in drills, or 12 lbs. broadcast to'the acre. Per lb. 10c; 100 lbs. $4.00. 
Sorghum, Early Orange. — It is from 8 to 10 days later than the Early Amber; produces syrup of 
excellent quality. Per lb. 10c; 100 lbs. $5.00. 
Sweet Corn.— For fodder, ensilage, or soiling. Per lb. 5c; 100 lbs. $4.00. 
Teosinte (Reana luxurians.)—Recommended as one of the most prolific forage plants yet introduced, 
n appearance somewhat resembles corn, but the leaves are much longer and broader. The stalk, con- 
aming much saccharine matter, is very nutritious. It can be cut several times during the season, 
ym dmg enormously. Plant in spring in drills 3 feet apart, and 2 to 3 seeds every 12 inches in drill; 
4 lbs. to the acre. Per oz. 15c; per lb. $1.50. 
Vetches, or Tares (yicia sativa.)—A most valuable forage plant. Also excellent as a green manure, 
ow m the early spring, with oats, barley or rye, which help to support it, and greatly add to its pro¬ 
ductiveness. When sown in conjunction with any of the above, 30 lbs. is sufficient for an acre; if 
alone, 100 lbs. is required. Per lb. 10c; 100 lbs. $7.50. 
Vetch, Sand or Winter (Vicia villosa.) — A valuable forage plant from Europe, and now in great 
emand here. It will thrive on the most barren soils and produce two cuttings during the season; also 
valuable for ploughing in as a green manure. It may be sown alone or together with rye, the latter 
method is preferable, as the vetches grow from 3 x o to 5 feet, the rye will afford support for them. Sow 
from 65 to 90 lbs. to the acre. Per lb. 10c; 100 lbs. $7.50. 
Sundry Seeds of Economic Plants, Etc. 
Express or freight charges always to be paid by the purchaser. If wanted to be sent by mail, postage 
must be added at the rate of 10c per lb. As market is apt to fluctuate, quotations on 100 lb. lots not 
given ot the following varieties of seeds will be sent on application. 25 lbs. charged at 100 lb. rate. 
Broom Corn (Improved Evergreen.) -This variety is more cultivated than any other, on account of the 
color and quality of its brush, which is of good length, fine and straight, and always green; it brings 
tne highest market price; grows about 7 feet high. Per lb. 10c; 100 lbs. $5.00. 
Broom ( L a r ge California Golden.) —One of the most popular kinds for making brooms. Per lb. 
lUc; 100 lbs. $o.00. 
Broom Corn (Dwarf.) — This variety grows about.4 feet high, extra fine for making brushes or whisks, 
feow iz lbs. of Broom Corn seed of the above varieties to the acre. Per lb. 10c; 100 lbs. $6.00. 
Caper Tree (Capparis spinosa.)— The undeveloped flower-buds are the true capers of commerce. Flow¬ 
ers blush; very handsome. Per pkt. 10c. 
Castor Beans.— Much used for planting in chicken yaitfs to afford temporary shade. Per lb. 25c. 
Caterpillars (Astragalus var.)—A curious plant, interesting from the fact that the seed pods resemble 
living Caterpillars. Much fun is caused by mixing them in salads. Per pkt. 10c. 
Cotton. Sea Island.— Best variety. Per oz. 10c; per lb. 25c. 
Cotton. Tenn. Upland—Sow 25 lbs. to the acre. Per oz. 10c; per lb. 25c. 
Flax, or Linseed.— Best Riga. Per lb. 10c. 
Garvanzas, or Chick Peas. — Largely used for soups. Per lb. 10c. 
Hop Vine (Humulus lupulus) — Well known. Per pkt. 10c; per oz. $1.50. 
Lentils (Ervum lens.) —Best imported. Succeed best in dry, sandy soil; used for soups. Per lb. 15c. 
Lentils (Ervum lensj—California grown. Per lb. 10c. 
