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Laredo Soy Beans 
CROTALARIA SPECTABILIS 
A New Summer Legume 
1234—CROTALARIA SPECTABILIS—Has proved itself to be an 
outstanding summer cover crop. It is a legume, adding nitrogen 
to the soil when turned under, equal to an application of 800 
pounds of Nitrate of Soda per acre. A yield of 40,000 pounds of 
green material per acre is not uncommon. The organic mate¬ 
rials produced by the decomposition of crotalaria are able to 
attack unavailable plant food materials, and make them useful 
to the succeeding crop. Produces more humus and more nitro¬ 
gen per acre than any other crop. This makes it the cheapest 
cover crop to grow. Stock will not eat it, therefore it can be 
planted for soil building where there are no fences. It has suc¬ 
ceeded in the Southern states and as far north as Indiana. It is 
not a host to injurious insects and diseases. It will re-seed each 
year and is not a pest. It is used as a summer cover crop and 
soil builder in groves, orchards, vineyards, etc. It is planted in 
corn and other farm crops at the last cultivation and makes a 
tremendous growth the same season. It will build up the worn- 
out land so common on every farm. 
1 lb., 35c; 5 lbs., $1.50; 10 lbs., $2.50; 15 lbs., $3.50 
1228— 100-DAY OR SPECKLED VELVET BEANS—Although it 
will not mature the pods in 100 days, this is one of the earliest 
varieties and can be grown farther North than the common velvet 
beans. Far South they will mature in a season of average length. 
In more northerly sections, where the seeds will not mature, it 
will make a wonderful growth of vines for pasturing and finish¬ 
ing cattle, and a fine soil improver. 
1 lb., 20c; 5 lbs., 70c; 1 pk., 15 lbs., $1.45 
1229— MUNG BEANS—A comparatively new bean that has thor¬ 
oughly demonstrated its value to the South. Mung Beans should 
be planted in May for hay or turning under. They produce a 
smaller plant and make more seed if planted in June or early 
July. The seed are small and it takes from 3 to 5 pounds to drill 
an acre in 3%-foot rows. Broadcast, it takes from 15 to 20 pounds 
to seed an acre. Beans mature in 90 to 120 days, depending on the 
season. 
1 lb., 30c; 5 lbs., $1.00; 1 pk., 15 lbs., $2.25 
SOY, OR SOJA BEANS 
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CULTURE—Soy Beans may be planted either broadcast or in drills. 
Usually a better crop is had when planted in drills and cultivated, and 
few crops leave the land cleaner and in better condition for the following 
crop. They grow equally well on light and heavy soils, but on heavy soils 
they should not be planted more than 1 to 1% inches deep except in dry 
seasons. On light sandy soils plant deeper, but not more than 3 inches 
deep. When sown broadcast sow 1 to 1M> bushels to the acre, in drills 
about a peck to the acre. Plant in April, May, June or July. 
1225— SOY BEANS (Laredo Type) (Hay, 115 days; Seed, 140 days) 
—The Laredo Soy Bean is a medium early variety with a grow¬ 
ing habit somewhat like the Otootan. The seed of the Laredo 
are very small, and one bushel will plant from 8 to 10 acres in 
2% -foot rows. The seed should be dropped 3 to 6 inches apart 
in the drill for seed, and somewhat closer for hay. The seed 
should be covered very lightly, not more than 1 inch, and it is 
best to plant following a season. It is advisable to inoculate 
Soy Beans that are to be planted on land that has not grown 
this crop for several years. 
1 lb., 20c; 5 lbs., 75c; 1 pk., 15 lbs., $1.95 
1224—SOY BEANS (Biloxi Type) (Hay, 135 days; Seed, 165 days) 
—An upright variety, growing 4 to 5 feet high, covered with a 
dense mass of foliage that does not shed easily. A heavy yielder 
of beans; the oil and protein contents are high; a fine bean 
for hogging down, for planting with corn or sorghum, or for oil. 
The pods are less liable to pop than most varieties; in fact, they 
hardly shatter at all. Late in maturing, requiring a long season 
to mature, but make an unusually luxuriant growth. 
1 lb., 25c; 5 lbs., 70c; 1 pk., 15 lbs., $1.50 
1226— SOY BEANS (Otootan Type) (Hay, 140 days; Seed, 170 days) 
—Few Soy Beans can equal Otootan as a hay maker. Its late 
maturity is more than overcome by the abundant growth—5 feet 
and more in long growing seasons—its fine stems and abundant 
foliage, and the fine texture of its hay, which cures quickly. It 
differs from most varieties in having many leafy branches in¬ 
stead of a coarse central stem, making it easy to cut and easy 
to cure. Planted in 3-foot rows, they will cover the land with a 
mass of foliage. 
1 lb., 30c; 5 lbs., 90c; 1 pk., 15 lbs., $2.10 
1227— SOY BEANS (Mammoth Yellow Type) (Hay, 120 days; 
Seed, 145 days)—The most extensively grown for both beans and 
forage, both of which it yields in great abundance. It grows 
more than 3 feet high, is erect in growth and can be cut with a 
mower. Particularly valuable for the entire South for both beans 
and forage. Mammoth Yellow is one of the largest growers 
among Soy Beans, and the most widely grown variety, and 
excels in yield of bean hay. Broadcast Mammoth Yellow, like 
Cowpeas, 60 to 90 pounds per acre, or plant about 30 pounds per 
acre in 3% to 4 foot drills. Cut for hay when pods are well 
formed, or let the beans mature if wanted for seed. They make 
a good main crop. 
1 lb., 25c; 5 lbs., 65c; 1 pk., 15 lbs., $1.25 
1230—SOY BEANS (Virginia Type) (Hay, 100 days; Seed, 125 days) 
—On account of its abundant growth and large yield of beans, 
the Virginia makes most excellent hay and ensilage. As it is 
about 20 days earlier than Mammoth Yellow, it can be sown 
further north and throughout the Corn Belt. The vines make a 
fine growth, are filled with pods, stand about 3 feet high, are 
easy to cut and easy to cure. The stems being fine and the 
leafage profuse, adapts it particularly well for hay making. 
1 lb., 25c; 5 lbs., 65c; 1 pk., 15 lbs., $1.25 
1232—SOY BEANS (Tokyo Type) (Hay, 120 days; Seed, 145 days) 
—A heavy producer of extra large pods and beans. It is a supe¬ 
rior oil bean and for hogging down. Ten days later than Mam¬ 
moth Yellow; holds its foliage and beans well; has a medium 
coarse stem, branching from the ground. 
1 lb., 25c; 5 lbs., 70c; 1 pk., 15 lbs., $1.80 
1223—MAMMOTH BROWN (Hay, 115 days; Seed, 140 days) — 
Makes a large upright growth, standing 3 feet or more, with 
plenty of foliage and an abundance of pods. It is a good hay 
bean, is a prolific yielder of beans, robust and is more disease- 
resistant than most varieties. Probably no variety is so well 
suited for planting with cow peas, as they mature nearly to¬ 
gether. Mammoth Brown beans remain in the pod long after 
maturity. They are especially fine for late hog pasture. 
1 lb., 25c; 5 lbs., 70c; 1 pk., 15 lbs., $1.80 
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