FORAGE CROPS, ETC.—Continued 
MILLET 
JAPANESE. One of the largest millets. With this variety very large crops can be 
raised, nearly double that of common millet. The hay is relished by horses, cows and 
sheep. Even when allowed to ripen its seed and threshed out, the hay is readily eaten by 
stock, there being no waste. 
Sow about the same time corn is planted. It is usually sown broadcast. Cut when it 
heads out, and before the seed ripens. Does best on sandy loam or medium tight soil. 
Pfc. 60c; Bu. (35 Lbs.) $1.85; Sack (2 Bu.) $3.50. 
Golden Millet. Makes a good heavy growth of hay suitable for cattle. feet high, has 
large yellow and brown seed heads. Sow in July for fall crop. 
Pk. 80c; Bu. (50 Lbs.) $2.60; Sack (2 Bu.) $5.00. 
Hungarian. Matures a week or so earlier than Golden Millet, and makes fine quality 
hay. Grows 2 feet tall. The heads are brown. 
Pk. 70c; Bu. (48 Lbs.) $2.30; Sack (2 Bu.) $4.50. 
DWARF ESSEX RAPE 
This valuable plant produces a mass of broad, smooth leaves which are greatly relished 
by sheep and hogs. It can be pastured off and if the stock is removed, before it is eaten 
too close, will grow up again. Does well on any good soil. Usually sown broadcast, from 
the 1st to the 15th of August. This seed is far superior to that usually sold. 
Lb. 25c transportation paid. Not paid: 10 Lbs. $1.00; 25 Lbs. or more at 8c per Lb.; 
100 Lbs. $7.50. 
VETCH 
HAIRY or SAND VETCH. Vicia viliosa. This is a trailing plant of the pea family 
which grows 4 to 5 feet in length and has dark green leaves and small stems. It makes 
fine hay, but is used mostly as a cover crop. Being a Legume it adds nitrogen to the soil. 
The best time to sow is from the middle of August to the middle of September. Mix 
the vetch with rye using 1 bu. grain and 30 to 40 lbs. of vetch per acre. 
It is best to drill the seed in, but it may be sown broadcast if well covered. The rye 
helps to support the vetch vines and makes them easier to mow or plow under. On fairly 
good soil, vetch will make a great growth, forming a mat of vegetation 2 ft. deep. Vetch 
and rye sown in corn after the last cultivating makes an ideal seed bed for potatoes. 
Lb. 30c transportation paid. Not paid: Pk. (15 Lbs.) $2.50; Bu. (60 Lbs.) $9.00; 
100 Lbs. $15.00. 
Rye and Vetch Mixed. We can furnish after harvest next summer Hairy Vetch and 
Winter Bye mixed just as harvested at a lower price than for the two separate. Write 
next August for full particulars and prices. 
SORGHUM OR CANE 
Early Amber. The best early variety for fodder for the northern states. An excellent 
feed for late summer when pastures are short. Sow with a grain drill and cut with a binder 
or mower. It cures in the field and can be fed as wanted. Yields 6 to 8 tons per acre. 
Lb. 25c transportation paid. Not paid: Peck 90c; Bu. (50 Lbs.) $3.00; 100 Lbs. $5.50. 
SUNFLOWER 
Mammoth Russian. Best for Seed and Silage. Sunflowers are quite extensively 
grown for feeding. Sow in rows 3 to 3J4 feet apart and thin to a foot apart. Treat the 
same as corn. Sunflower stalks are often used to mix with corn when filling a silo and 
the seed make excellent feed for hens. 
Pkt. 5c; Oz. ltc; Lb. 25c; 5 Lbs. 80c transportation paid. Not paid: 25 Lbs. to 
50 Lbs. 11c per Lb.; 100 Lbs. $10.00. 
Quantities of Seed Required per Acre 
The table given below gives the average require¬ 
ments for good seed. Amounts will vary somewhat 
according to the vitality of the seed, fertilizer, etc. 
and of the soil and weather conditions. 
Variety 
Lbs. per 
Lbs. per 
Acre 
Bushel 
Alfalfa, drilled. 
12-15 
60 
Alfalfa, broadcast. 
18-25 
60 
Barley. 
96 
48 
Blue Grass (Kentucky). 
20-30 
14 
Blue Grass (Canada). 
14-20 
14 
Buckwheat Japanese. 
50-60 
48 
Clover Alsike, alone. 
6-10 
60 
Clover Alsike, in mixture. 
2-4 
60 
Clover Crimson. 
12-15 
60 
Clover Medium Red, alone. 
8-12 
60 
Clover Medium Red, in mixture. 
4-6 
60 
Clover Sweet. 
20 
60 
Clover White. 
4-8 
60 
Clover Wild White, in mixture. 
1-2 
60 
Corn, for grain. 
7-14 
56 
Corn, for silage. 
42-56 
56 
Fescue, Meadow. 
20-30 
24 
Millets, for hay. 
50 
50 
Millets, for grain. 
30 
50 
Millet, Japanese. 
15-20 
32 
Oats. 
64-80 
32 
Orchard Grass for hay. 
21-28 
14 
Orchard Grass for seed. 
10-14 
14 
Pasture Mixture (Cornell). 
25 
Peas, Canada Field, broadcast. 
120-160 
60 
Peas, Canada, with oats. 
75-90 
60 
Peas, Cow, broadcast. 
60-90 
60 
Peas, Cow, in drills. 
45-60 
60 
Ra|>e, broadcast. 
6-8 
50 
Rape, in drills. 
4-5 
50 
Red Top, Fancy Recleaned. 
6-8 
32 
Rye, Early Sown. 
56-70 
56 
Rye, Late Sown. 
84-112 
56 
Rye Grass. 
28-35 
24 
Sorghum, broadcast. 
50-60 
50 
Sorghum, in drills. 
Soy Beans See directions on page 49. 
12-15 
50 
Sudan Grass, in drills. 
10-12 
32 
Sudan Grass, broadcast. 
20-25 
32 
Sunflower. 
10-12 
24 
Timothy. 
Timothy & Clover 
9-12 
45 
Timothy. 
8 
Clover. 
4 
Timothy & Alsike. 
12-15 
45 
Vetch Hairy, drilled (plus 1 bu. grain). 
30-40 
60 
Vetch Hairy, broadcast (plus 1 bu. grain) 
50-60 
60 
V etch—Spring. 
Wheat—Spring. 
80 
60 
120 
60 
Tall Meadow Oat Grass. 
30-40 
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ALFALFA, CLOVER and GRASS Seeds 
We sell grass and clover seeds of the highest grade only. There are 
no finer seeds sold anywhere, no matter under what “brand” they may 
be put up. If you want this kind of seed write us for samples and prices for 
what you need. You can get seed of ordinary quality at the corner store. 
The prices quoted below are for the seeds delivered to the railroad 
or express companies here and subject to changes without notice 
and to our stocks being unsold. 
Except where marked “transportation paid” the purchaser pays trans¬ 
portation charges. We make no charge for bags. Iff the seed is to be sent 
by mail add the necessary amount for postage. 
Alfalfa 
We do not say that every farm should have a field of alfalfa. Everyone 
knows it. The thing to do is to get started. Sow some this spring with 
wheat, oats, or barley. It is not difficult to raise and is worth more for 
feeding than any other hay. 
Culture of Alfalfa. The seed may be sown either in the spring or in 
July or August. In the spring seed may be sown on wheat or with oats or 
barley. Sow 12 to 25 pounds of the seed per acre, depending on the quality 
of the seed and how well the land is prepared. For summer seeding plow 
the land early (this is important) and keep it well worked and free from 
weeds until the seed is sown in July. If no alfalfa has ever been grown on 
the land before, it is advisable to inoculate the seed. See “Nitragin” 
described in back of this catalogue. 
For spring seeding prepare the land as for oats or barley, drill in barley 
or an early variety of oats, using about \]/2 bushels per acre, then sow the 
alfalfa. It is a good plan to cut the barley or oats for hay when it heads out 
and before it gets ripe. 
ALFALFA. Northern Grown Seed. The seed we offer was grown in the 
northwest and is of a very hardy strain. 
Excepting Grimm this northern grown seed is the safest kind for 
this climate. Alfalfa from southern seed is apt to winter-kill the first 
season. It does not pay to run the risk for the sake of saving a dollar or 
two. The seed we offer is 99.50% pure and of high germination. 
Lb. 5#c transportation paid. Not paid: Pk. (15 Lbs.) $4.25; Bu. 
(60 Lbs.) $16.20; 100 Lbs. $27.00. 
CERTIFIED GRIMM ALFALFA. Blue Tag. For certain soils and 
exposed fields where common alfalfa is apt to winter-kill the Grimm 
variety is superior, as it resists cold weather and does not heave. 
We make a point of offering only the highest grade seed obtainable 
of this hardy variety. In comparing prices be sure to compare the 
analysis and germination also. Blue Tag is the highest quality. 
Lb. 50c transportation paid. Not paid: Pk. (15 Lbs.) $5.50; Bu. 
(60 Lbs.) $20.40; 100 Lbs. $34.00. Special price will be quoted by letter 
on large lots. Sample or analysis sent on request. 
Clover 
ALSIKE CLOVER. Grows well on low, wet land where Red Clover does 
not thrive. It is a perennial and will last for a good many years, either 
for hay or in pasture. It makes fine hay of high feeding value. It is very 
valuable in pastures. Seed of highest quality. 
Lb. 50c transportation paid. Not paid: Pk. (15 Lbs.) $4.00; Bu. (60 
Lbs.) $15.00; 100 Lbs. $25.00. Lowest prices will be quoted at any time. 
RED CLOVER, Medium. This is the common Red Clover, so extensively 
grown. It is a biennial in most places, living but two years if allowed to 
seed. It is usually sown early in the spring on winter wheat or with oats 
or barley, but can be sown in July or August. The seed we offer is 
American grown and the highest grade obtainable. Samples or analysis 
sent on request. 
Pk. (15 Lbs.) $3.55; Bu. $13.00; 160-Lbs. $21.66. Lowest prices will be 
quoted by letter at any time. 
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