72 ^Agricultural Grasses and Grains 
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Alfalfa 
Alfalfa is a legume, taking free nitrogen from the air and storing 
it up in the deep-growing roots. As green fodder or cured hay, 
Alfalfa is relished above all forage crops by stock. 
To grow a good field of Alfalfa, it is important to select deep, 
loamy, well-drained land with loose subsoil, as standing water will 
soon kill out the young plants. Plow and harrow the land thoroughly, 
and with the first harrowing apply at least one ton of Agricultural 
Lime per acre, thereby correcting any acidity in the soil and, what 
is more important, making conditions favorable to the activity of 
nitrogen-gathering bacteria upon the presence of which success 
depends. 
Genuine Grimm Alfalfa 
As a result of extensive trials of numerous varieties of Alfalfa, at 
various experiment stations and on many farms in the northern 
states, the unanimous conclusion is that the Grimm strain is hardier 
and more productive than any other known variety. Lb. 35c; 20-Ib. 
lots and over, 25c per lb. 
Seed Rye 
We furnish only selected Rye saved for seed 
Rosen Winter. The most desirable variety for New England con¬ 
ditions, either Summer or Autumn planting. Bus. $2.00. 
Spring. Selected, recleaned grain in limited supply. Bus. $3.00. 
Winter Wheat 
Dawson’s Golden Chaff. One of the hardiest Wheats we know 
Heads bald; grain white, inclined to light amber; straw medium 
length. Qt. 15c; pk. 85c; bus. $3.00. 
Spring Wheat 
Marquis. A variety produced by scientific cross-breeding the old 
Calcutta and the frost-resisting Red Fyfe. Marquis Wheat is 
similar to Red Fyfe, but the heads are heavier and the stalks 
shorter and less likely to lodge. The kernel is flinty, a little darker 
red and plumper than Fyfe. It is beardless, with smooth, yellow 
chaff, but its most valuable feature is its earliness, as it matures 
7 to 10 days earlier than Red Fyfe. Qt. 15c; pk. 85c; bus. $3.00. 
Buckwheat 
Silver-hulled. Bus. $3 00. 
Japanese. Enormously productive. Bus. $3.00. 
Barley 
Two-rowed. Bus. $2.20. 
Four or Six-Rowed. Bus. $2.10. 
Velvet Smooth-bearded. Hardy, quick-growing western Barley, 
highly recommended for green forage. No rough beard to spoil 
the feed. Bus. $3.00. 
Wild Rice (Zizania aquatica) 
Price on application. Not kept in stock. Seed must be kept 
moist until sown. New Crop ready for shipment about 
November 1. 
Control Grubs, Worms, Beetles, and Chickweed by 
Using Corona High-grade Dry Arsenate of Lead 
Several seasons of experimental work have developed a method 
of combining Dry Arsenate of Lead with moist sand as a top-dressing 
to control and destroy many grubs which attack grass-roots and 
frequently kill large areas of grass on putting-greens, lawns, and 
fields. Grubs consume a certain amount of soil with the grass-roots; 
therefore if the Arsenate of Lead is worked down around the grass¬ 
roots, destruction of the grubs will follow. Arsenate of Lead should 
not be dusted or sprayed on the grass, for it is likely to burn, but by 
combining 5 pounds of Dry Arsenate of Lead with approximately 
100 pounds of moist sand, and applying this combination at the rate 
of 10 pounds to 100 square feet, and then immediately washing it 
into the soil with a hose or by the help of rains and heavy dew, good 
control of grubs and earthworms may be obtained. At the same 
time the Arsenate of Lead will, on most soils, bring about a reaction 
which will discourage the growth of chickweed. The application is 
usually made upon the first sign of grubs and earthworms. 
Sudan Grass 
Sudan Grass may be grown successfully on almost every soil, 
from heavy clay to light sand, doing best on a rich loam. On light, 
sandy soil a light yield may be expected. In any case, it should be 
well drained. 
The ground should be prepared as for corn and the seed not 
planted till soil becomes warm, from about May 1 to July 1 in this 
latitude. Sown broadcast, use 16 to 24 pounds of seed per acre; il 
planted in drills 18 to 24 inches apart, from 4 to 6 pounds per acre 
will be sufficient. Lb. 12c; 100 lbs. $10.00. 
Millets 
Hungarian Grass ( Panicum germanicum). No other Millet adapts 
itself so readily to various conditions of soil and moisture. Broad¬ 
cast at the rate of 1 bushel per acre. Weight, 48 lbs. per bus. 
Lb. 10c; 100 lbs. $8.00. 
Japanese Millet or Japanese Barnyard Grass (Panicum Crus-galli). 
Distinct from other varieties. An enormous cropper over 6 feet 
high, excellent either green or as cured hay. Broadcast at the rate 
of 25 pounds per acre; in drills 18 inches apart, sow 15 pounds to 
the acre. Weight, about 35 lbs. per bus. Lb. 10c; 100 lbs. $8.00. 
Liberty or Golden Millet (Panicum miliaceum var.). An improved, 
medium-early variety, 3 to 5 feet high. The heads are closely 
condensed though the spikes are numerous. Weight, 50 lbs. per bus. 
Lb. 10c; 100 lbs. $8.00. 
Forage Rape 
Dwarf Essex. (Genuine English-grown.) The most desirable variety, 
providing the most green forage per acre. Broad leaves; rank 
growth. Recommend 10 pounds of seed per acre. Broadcast 
sowing. Lb. 12c; 100 lbs. $10.00. 
Japanese or Holland. The common variety. Small leaves, but a 
quick-growing summer cover-crop. Lb. 10c; 100 lbs. $8.00. 
Miscellaneous Seeds 
For forage crops, plowing under, etc. 
Prices subject to frequent market changes 
Peas, Canada or White Field. Unsurpassed as a green feed for milch 
cows. Usually sown with oats. Lb. 10c; 100 lbs. $8.00. 
Broom Corn, Long Brush Evergreen. Succeeds best in good, deep, 
moderately moist soil. Sow 12 quarts per acre, after danger from 
frost is past. Lb. 30c; 100 lbs. $25.00. 
Vetch, Winter (Vicia villosa ). Growth and appearance like Spring 
Vetch. Valuable as a cover-crop or for early Spring forage. In 
this latitude seed should be sown before September 15, so that the 
plants may become well established before cold weather. It is 
customary to sow from 2 to 4 pecks of Winter Vetch with 6 pecks 
of either Winter Wheat or Winter Rye. If sown alone, broadcast 
1 bushel per acre. Weight, 60 lbs. per bus. Lb. 18c; 100 lbs. $16.00. 
Spring Vetch or Tares (Vicia saliva). Very much like common peas 
in growth and general appearance. An annual legume. Valuable 
as a Summer forage when sown early in Spring on well-cultivated 
and enriched ground at the rate of bushel Vetch and 2 bushels 
Grain, Barley, or Oats per acre. Can also be sown alone at the 
rate of about 80 pounds per acre as cover-crop for orchard. Weight, 
60 lbs. per bus. Lb. 12c; 100 lbs. $10.00. 
Soj’a Beans 
Prices subject to frequent market changes 
One of the most valuable and important forage and soil-improving 
crops. When cut together with corn for the silo, they greatly improve 
the quality of the feed. 
Yellow. A large-growing, yellow-seeded variety, especially suitable 
for ensilage and plowing under. Sow at the rate of 1 bushel per 
acre. Qt. 25c; pk. $1.25; bus. $4.00. 
Ito San. An early, small-leaved variety recommended for latitudes 
having short season, especially New England. Qt. 25c; pk. $1.25; 
bus. $4.00. 
Wilson. A rank-growing variety, branching high. Leaves large; 
both pods and leaves remain on vines long after cutting. Qt. 25c; 
pk. $1.25; bus. $4.00. 
Special prices quoted for large quantities 
Southern Cowpeas (Vigna Catjang) 
Makes poor land rich. Plowing under green crops is one of the 
best and cheapest ways of improving the soil. For this purpose, 
Cowpeas are popular for medium or light soils. Seed should be sown 
in May or June at the rate of ljjj bushels per acre and the plants 
plowed under as soon as they have attained their full growth. 
Clay or Wonderful. Matures in New England. Qt. 25c; bus. $4.00. 
New Era. Early and large yielder. Qt. 25c; bus. $4.00. 
1 Whippoorwill. One of the earliest. Qt. 25c; bus. $4.00. 
