Drought Resistance In Our Seed Helps Greatly No Matter What Section of the Country You 
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PROSO---the 60 Day Grain Crop 
Prof. N. E. Hansen who introduced Proso grain millet in this country, in 
his annual report to the Governor of South Dakota, writes as follows: “Dry 
years show the great value of Proso, the grain millet native of the dry 
regions of Asia and cultivated so extensively in Russia and Siberia. This 
grain makes a crop when all others fail and has saved Russia from famine 
many times. One plant of Proso containing 1,500 kernels was brought into 
Newell last fall. The Latin name (Panicum Mitiaceum) indicates that it 
may yield a thousand fold. Many farmers have raised 300 pounds, or 5 
bushels from one pound of seed in 60 days.” 
For Poultry 
For chickens there is no grain that will produce more eggs. Chicks thrive 
on it, as it is used by chick feed mixers and shipped all over the United 
States. For fattening turkeys it is better than corn or other grain. Every 
farmer raising turkeys should seed several acres near home and let the 
turkeys harvest this, and you will find that they will stay around home. 
70 Bushels Per Acre 
The yield of Proso or Hershey varies with the soil, or season. We had yields of Proso grain millet 
per acre which is above average and due to favorable conditions. It beat wheat, oats and barley. 
Weight of Proso is 60 pounds per bushel. John KefFeler of Meade County, S. D., reported thresh¬ 
ing 879 bushels of Proso grain millet in four hours and this from a late planting. 
Year After Year Prize Winner 
For five years in succession we were awarded first prize at the South Dakota State Crop Improve¬ 
ment Show for Prof. Hansen’s Siberian Proso which beat all other varieties. We also won first 
every year at the State Fair. 
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"Sam himself behind a 
bundle of Proso grown 
on his farm." 
Planting 
Plant 20 pounds per acre on 
dry land with less than 15 
inches annual rainfall and 30 
lbs. per acre where rainfall 
is more plentiful any time 
from May 1st to August 1st 
with a grain drill, and har¬ 
vest same way you do grain. 
A windrower is used to ad¬ 
vantage when a combine is 
used for harvest. Planting 
30 pounds per acre has pro¬ 
duced three tons of tender 
hay per acre. 
Proso may be planted where crop is destroyed by frost, early hail, to clean out wild oats and to 
smother quack grass or other noxious weeds. It is planted by many in the stubble after wheat, barley 
or oats are harvested and helps raise a second crop of hay or grain on the same land in one season. 
LOW PRICES for highest yielding varieties. Prof. Hansen's Siberian White or Turghai Red Proso: 10 
lbs., 80c; 25 lbs., $1.25; 50 lbs., $1.75; 100 lbs., $3.35; 300 lbs., $9.75, including shipping bags. 
A Harvested Crop of Proso That Went Over 40 Bushels Per Acre 
Can be planted anytime from May 10th to August 1st. Will stand 
more dry weather than any other grain 
HAY MILLETS- 
KURSK SIBERIAN. A very fine variety of Millet, 
extremely hardy and withstands drouth. The 
plant shows a remarkable stooling habit, as 
many as 30 to 40 stalks frequently grown 
from one seed. Use 25 to 30 pounds to the 
acre. Prices: 50 lbs., $2.00; 100 lbs., $3.70. 
WHITE WONDER MILLET. The White Wonder 
has come to be recognized as one of the very 
best hay. millets for the Northwest. It is 
drouth resistant with heavy foliage and broad 
leaves, producing an immense amount of ex¬ 
CANE 
cellent fodder. Its growth is very vigorous 
and it is one of the very heaviest yielding 
varieties. Due to its rapid growth it is a fine 
crop for smothering weeds on foul land. 
Prices: 50 lbs., $2.00; 100 lbs., $3.70. 
GERMAN MILLET. A wonderful producer of 
hay and exceedingly valuable as a food for 
dairy cattle. Like other millets it has a very 
low water requirement and is an excellent dry 
land crop. Prices: 50 lbs., $2.00; 100 lbs., $3.70. 
EARLY BLACK AMBER FODDER. This earliest 
of all fodder cane is becoming more in demand 
every year. Whereas we formerly handled a 
few thousand pounds, we now move carlots. 
It is particularly adapted to the Northwest, 
and succeeds unusually well. Sow broadcast 
at the rate of 25 to 40 pounds per acre. Prices: 
10 lbs., 80c; 50 lbs., $1.85; 100 lbs., $3.25. 
Every farmer and poultry raiser should plant 
every farm. 
SUDAN GRASS 
Sow 12 to 20 pounds per acre. 
Perhaps the heaviest yielding of our annual 
hay crops. May be cut several times and fur¬ 
nishes excellent pasture for all livestock. Not 
injurious to any animal. Prices: 10 lbs., $1.00; 
50 lbs., $3.75; 10O lbs., $7.00. 
an acreage of Proso. There is a need for it on 
