COLES COUNTY SEED FARM 
TENNESSEE EVERGREEN 
A popular variety in the market is the Tennessee Evergreen. The seed 
was obtained from Tennessee, then bred and climated, thus making the brush of bet¬ 
ter quality. This variety is growing very popular and is recommended by different 
broom corn dealers and manufacturers. It is especially adapted to Western soil. Price, 
per lb., 40 cents; one-fourth bushel, $2.00; one-half bushel, $3.75; one bushel, $7.00. 
WHITE ITALIAN 
White Italian Broom Corn is adapted to the various broom corn countries. It 
grows a good quality brush with a bushy, square top, and good length. Price, per 
lb., 40 cents; one-fourth bushel, $1.75; one-half bushel, $3.25; one bushel, $6.00. 
BLACK SPANISH OR JAPANESE 
This variety of Broom Corn produces a fine quality of brush and has become 
very popular with the manufacturers, as it has a fine fibre and when harvested under 
proper conditions has a bright green color. It does not grow as tall as the Tennessee 
Evergreen, but matures from twelve to fifteen days earlier, and is preferable for late 
planting. The seed is a dark chocolate color. Price, per pound, 40 cents; one-fourth 
buhsel, $2.75; one-half bushel, $5.25; one bushel, $10.00. 
Field Seed prices change constantly, so in order to give you the Best Seeds at the 
Lowest Prices Possible I ask that you write me stating exactly amount and variety 
you need, and I will send you samples and best prices by return mail. 
GRASS SEEDS 
CLOVER 
RED MAMMOTH SWEET ALSIKE 
ALFALFA TIMOTHY BLUE GRASS SEED 
Prices on application. 
SEED OATS 
GOPHER OATS 
These oats were obtained from the University of Illinois four years ago. They 
are a white oat and have a few beards, grows a medium height and are a good yielder. 
This seed runs about 35 lbs. to the bushel. Price, per bushel, SO cts. 
GERMAN OATS 
This variety of oats was brought to this country from Germany a few years ago. 
It is a fine white oat and grows rather tall but stands up well as it has a stiff straw. 
It is a heavy yielder. Price, per bushel, SO cts. 
KANOTA OATS 
This is a yellow oat and one of the earliest varieties, a heavy yielder if sown 
early. Price, per bushel, SO cts. 
SORGHUM SEED WHITE KAFFIR CORN SEED 
DWARF ESSEX RAPE SEED RYE SEED 
Prices on application. 
Two per cent sales tax charged to sales made in Illinois. 
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