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Peanuts are a profitable “cash” crop; also a stock-feed. Easily 
grown on any soil. A twofold crop—in addition to the nuts, the 
hay is superior to alfalfa as it contains more fats and is equal in 
nrotein An excellent soil-improver. Shell the seed before plant¬ 
er but where there is sufficient moisture this practice is not 
necessary If planted in corn, 30 pounds will plant 4 acres; 
planted alone, 30 to 40 pounds in 2 V 2 - to 3-foot rows dropping 
| seed in hills 8 to 10 inches apart. _ Cover 1 to 2 inches deep. 
1 Cultivate thoroughly until nuts begin to form. 
I 865 Spanish. An early, heavy bearer; bushes grow close; are 
easilv cultivated and gathered. Nuts are small and sweet. 
(See illustration.) Lb. 25c; 2 lbs 40c; 5 lbs. 90c. For larger 
quantities, see price-list in back ol Catalog. 
866 Valencia. The finest large variety. Pods usually contain 
3 or 4 red-skinned nuts of handsome appearance. The flavor 
is mild *nd sweet. Lb. 30c; 2 lbs. 55c; 5 lbs. $1.10. For 
larger quantities, see price-list in back of Catalog. 
867 Runner. Excellent for forage. Grown for hog-feed, the nuts 
will remain in ground in good condition until eaten out. 
Lb. 25c; 2 lbs. 40c; 5 lbs. 90c. For larger quantities, see 
price-list in back of Catalog. 
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ESSEX RAPE 
876 Every hog-grower can produce pork at a lower cost if he 
has a good Rape-pasture. Relished by all kinds of stock, but 
principally planted for hogs and poultry. Tops look like rutabagas, 
but larger; make fine “greens” for table as a substitute for turnip 
or spinach “greens,” when young. 
It’s far cheaper to grow protein in the form of Rape-pasture 
than to buy it in the form of tankage or other feeds. Grows 15 to 
30 inches high and makes a splendid green and forage crop in 6 to 
8 weeks. Grows on any soil. Sow any time during the spring, sum¬ 
mer, and fall, either in drills (4 pounds per acre) or broadcast 
(8 pounds per acre). Planted in small grain, will pasture 20 
hogs for 3 months. It puts and keeps stock in fine condition. 
Seed is cheap and results are great. You should plant 
Rape for your hogs and poultry. Pkt. 10c; lb. 30c; 
3 lbs. 75c. Not prepaid: 10 lbs. $1.00; 
25 lbs. $2.00; 100 lbs. $7.00. 
CHUFAS 
815 Farmers in the South are becoming more interested than ever in 
hog-feeding crops that are about equal to corn in feeding value, and 
that can be fed cheaply. Hogs not only fatten quickly on them, but the 
meat is sweeter than when corn-fed; some claim it is equal to that of 
peanut-fed hogs. . * 
The Chufa is a species of ground-nut, most easily grown. Any land 
suitable for corn, cotton, or peanuts will make a bumper crop of Chufas, 
but they seem to thrive best on light sandy soils. Plant from April until 
the end of June, in 2 l /i- to 3-foot rows, dropping 3 to 5 Chufas together, 
16 to 18 inches apart in the row, and cover 2 inches deep. In the fall pull 
up a few plants for your stock to taste, and they will then go over the 
entire field and will attend to the harvesting. Requires 1 to 1 }/% pecks 
to plant an acre. The crop is usually matured about September 15, and 
can be left in the ground until time to turn the hogs in. Pkt. 10c; lb. 
35c: 2 lbs. 60c; 5 lbs. $1.25. For larger quantities, see price-list in back 
of Catalog. 
ARTICHOKE 
Jerusalem or Ground 
816 Every hog-raiser should grow Artichokes, for they come year after 
year; the hogs will harvest them without cost, will fatten on them, and 
they will keep the hogs in fine condition—it is claimed that Artichokes 
prevent hog cholera. You grow them just as you would potatoes: 
Cut them two eyes to the piece and plant 2 inches deep, 15 to 18 inches 
apart in 3- to 3J4-f°ot rows. In the fall when they have matured, turn 
the hogs into the field, and they will feed on them all winter except when 
the ground is wet or frozen. They are more cheaply grown and more 
productive than potatoes. Yields of 700 bushels have been grown on 
an acre of good land, but 300 to 400 bushels is nearer the average crop. 
Although grown principally for hogs, they are fine food for cattle, sheep, 
and horses; for dairy cattle it is claimed they are equal to bran as milk- 
make an excellent table dish when served hot or chilled. 
250 pounds to plant an acre. Plant during March or 
the better; they stand considerable drought and extreme 
cold weather, and can be planted earlier than potatoes. They grow well 
on any well-drained soil without much attention, and one planting 
does for several years. Lb. 25c; 2 lbs. 40c; 5 lbs. 90c. For larger 
quantities, see price-list in back of Catalog. 
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912 Easily grown, an immense yielder, and as an egg-pro¬ 
ducing poultry-feed it has no equal. The leaves make good 
fodder; the whole plant makes fine ensilage and hog-feed. 
Plant from March to September, at the rate of 6 to 8 pounds 
to the acre, in rows 3 feet apart and hills 1 foot apart in the 
row; when 4 to 6 inches tall, thin to one stalk to the hill. 
Pkt. 10c; lb. 30c; 2 lbs. 50c; 5 lbs. 80c. Not prepaid: 
10 lbs. $1.00; 25 lbs. $2.00; 100 lbs. $7.00. 
Farm Seeds 
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