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NON-WARRANTY —Owing to the peculiar hybridization of all cane varieties, it is impos¬ 
sible to guarantee any of the varieties here listed and we do not guarantee that they will 
come true. 
All orders for cane varieties are therefore accepted only on these conditions. 
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Buchanan’s Honey Drip Syrup Cane 
CULTURE—Plant this cane seed on rich land during April or May in drills (4-foot rows) 
at the rate of 12 to 15 pounds per acre. Cultivate like corn and chop out like cotton, leaving 
plants about 10 to 12 inches apart in the row. One seed will stool out and produce 3 to 5 
stalks, 10 to 12 feet tall. It usually produces 30 to 50 bushels of seed per; acre, and 125 to 
200 gallons of syrup per acre, of a fine flavor and always sells well. Cut for making syrup 
just before seeds ripen, as the plants have more sugar at that time. If you desire to save 
seed, let the plant mature and cut when fully ripe. 
1194— BUCHANAN'S HONEY DRIP SYRUP CANE—It is two weeks later than 
Amber or Orange and makes a larger stalk and fully more than one-third more 
fodder than either; it is especially recommended for silos. It is an all-purpose type 
sorghum cane for syrup, silage, fodder and seed. Orange, Amber and Red Top 
Sorghum are not good for syrup making, and it is our experience that Texas Seeded 
Ribbon Cane cannot always be depended on for purity. It is somewhat similar to 
the Seeded Ribbon Cane. 1 lb., 25c; 5 lbs., 90c; 10 lbs., $1.65; 15 lbs., $2.25 
1200—WHITE AFRICAN SYRUP CANE—One and two-thirds acres (measured) 
grown under our observation last season was planted May 1st, cultivated once 
in June and once in July. Made into syrup September 1st. Yield, 325 10-pound 
cans (so-called gallons) and was sold for $1.10 per gallon. 
Price, 1 lb., 20c; 5 lbs., 75c; 10 lbs., $1.40; 15 lbs., $2.00 
Cane Seed, Saccharine Types for Forage 
1195— CANE (Texas Seeded Ribbon Type)—This cane gets its name from being a 
variety that closely resembles the true Ribbon Cane raised from cuttings. We rec¬ 
ommend this cane for silage, and we do not recommend it for syrup making. See Page 62 
1198— CANE (Early Amber Type)—The earliest type in cultivation. Stalks tall and 
slim. Most suitable for hay, as it matures very quickly. 
1197—CANE (Early Orange Type)—Largely used for hay and fodder. It is taller and has 
heavier stalks than the Early Amber. 
1199— CANE (Red Top Type) —Later, larger growth and better drouth resister than Amber 
and Orange. Price, 4 above varieties—1 lb., 20c; 5 lbs., 60c; 10 lbs., $1.00; 15 lbs., $1.50 
Cane Seed, Non-Saccharine Types for Forage 
1212— CANE (Sagrain Type)—It does well on all heavy types of soil; thrives under the same 
adverse conditions as sorghum, and produces six to seven tons per acre, one to two tons of 
which is grain. The grain is similar to that of the Kaffirs, which means it has nine-tenths 
the feeding value of corn. Sagrain can be fed to mules, cows, hogs and other animals and 
is relished by all. 
Sagrain should be planted on well-prepared seed beds in 3 to 3^2 foot rows, 8 to 10 seeds 
per hill every 10 to 12 inches. A blank corn plate with % inch holes, properly spaced, will 
do the work. One bushel will plant 6 to 8 acres, and the Sagrain should be thinned to 3 
to 5 stalks per hill. It matures in 70 to 75 days. 
1 lb., 25c; 5 lbs., 60c; 10 lbs., $1.20; 15 lbs., $1.50 
1217—CANE (Grohoma Type)—Wonderful claims have been made for this new Grain Sor¬ 
ghum. Grows 4V2 to 5 feet high. The first grain crop (the spike-heads) matures in about 
90 days. Harvest and let branch heads mature, then cut stalks intact for bundle or silage 
feed. Grain-heads are 10 to 18 inches long and yield over 100 bushels per acre. Rule is to 
plant two 3-foot rows and skip one, thinning to 1 foot apart in row. After harvesting main 
grain crop, plant open rows to some cover crop. Cultivate same as cotton or corn. Five 
pounds plant an acre. 1 lb., 25c; 5 lbs., 70c; 10 lbs., $1.25; 15 lbs., $1.60 
1216—CANE (Egyptian Wheat Type)—If it is used for fodder purposes it may be cut about 
three times a year, yielding in the three cuttings from 5 to 7 tons per acre. Grows 6 to 8 
feet high. Plant from January until July, depending upon your locality. We recommend 
sowing 10 pounds to the acre in rows 3V2 to 4 feet apart. Sow broadcast at the rate of 25 
pounds to the acre. 1 lb., 30c; 5 lbs., 95c; 10 lbs., $1.60; 15 lbs., $2.10 
1210—CANE (White Kaffir Type), and 1211—CANE (Red Kaffir Type)—These two varieties 
become more valuable every year because of their drouth-resisting qualities. Grow 4 to 5 
feet high, are very stocky 4 and leafy; valuable for forage and grain. Plant from March to 
July, in rows 3 feet apart, drilling seed thinly like sorghum. If wanted for grain principally, 
let heads mature on the stalk and then the whole stalk may be cut for fodder after the 
seed heads have been cut. 1 lb., 25c; 5 lbs., 60c; 10 lbs., $1.20; 15 lbs., $1.50 
1213— CANE (Yellow Milo Maize Type)—This makes a thick, succulent growth of forage, 
very nutritious and of splendid milk-producing qualities; and, like sorghum, can be cut over 
two or three times where it is desired to cut for green forage. Makes excellent ensilage. Can 
be cured same as other sorghums. 1 lb., 25c; 5 lbs., 60c; 10 lbs., $1.20; 15 lbs., $1.50 
1214— CANE (Feterita Type)—A non-saccharine cane, a new forage crop for the South. Sim¬ 
ilar to Kaffir Corn in general habit, but grows a little taller and produces larger heads, 
standing erect, white seed and early maturity. 
1 lb., 25c; 5 lbs., 85c; 10 lbs., $1.35; 15 lbs., $1.80 
1215— CANE (Hegari Type)—It makes an enormous yield of grain in most sections of the 
South and is more desirable for forage or silage than either Kaffir or Feterita. It is dwarf 
in habit of growth, producing large heads of white grains that do not shatter. Plant 8 to 10 
pounds per acre. It is getting to be the most popular non-saccharine Sorghum grown. Stands 
dry weather well. 1 lb., 25c; 5 lbs., 60c; 10 lbs., $1.20; 15 lbs., $1.50 
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