MARKET GARDENERS’ SEED STORE 
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FARM SEEDS (Cont.) 
BUCKWHEAT 
Japanese. Will produce a larger growth and will stand dry weather better than any 
other variety. The kernel is large, dark brown and matures very early. As much 
as 40 bushels to the acre have been harvested of this variety, making it very 
profitable to raise.1 Lb. 3c; 100 Lbs. $2.75 
Millet, German. A valuable annual hay and fodder crop, more productive and larger 
than Hungarian, but is later and not so quick growing. Height from 3 to 5 feet. 
48 pounds per bushel.1 Lb. 4c; 100 Lbs. $3.50 
RAPE 
Dwarf Essex. Rape is one of the surest crops for late pasturing. The leaf resembles the 
rutabaga very much, but will produce a heavier growth, that is relished by hogs, 
sheep and cattle. It may be sown as late as July 1st, and produce a very fine fall 
pasture .Pound 7c 
SUNFLOWER 
Mammoth Russian. May be grown to great advantage in waste ground. An excellent 
and cheap food for fowls. All farmers should plant this, if only for feeding 
chickens. It is enormously productive of seed, as the heads sometimes measure 
18 inches in diameter. Plant 4 quarts to acre.Pkt. 5c; 1 Lb. 15c 
SOY BEANS 
Manchu. A medium early yellow variety with black eye on the seed. Somewhat 
stockier and larger than Ito San and preferred for ensilage and grain. The most 
popular variety at the present time in Iowa, Minnesota, Wisconsin and South 
Dakota .Pound 4c 
FIELD PEAS 
Canada Field Peas, Yellow. Height of vine 3 V 2 to 4 ft. This variety is extensively grown 
in Canada, Wisconsin and other pea growing sections, and has a large sale, not 
only for agricultural purposes, but for use in soups.Pound 6c 
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White Marrowfat. Height 3 V 2 feet. Grown on account of the great quantities of pods 
which it bears and for canning purposes. The vines are of strong, sturdy growth 
but mature the pods quite late. The large, cylindrical, light colored pods are well 
filled with round, smooth, light yellow peas of somewhat dry and mealy quality. 
Pound 8c 
SEED FLAX 
Bison. This variety seems to be the most popular for several reasons. It is both wilt 
and rust resistant, it is large seeded and heavy yielding, very tall and bushy. 
Lb. 10c; Bushel $2.75 
In regards to Farm Seeds, the price may change before spring time. It may go higher 
and it may go lower. So I would advise that you write for prices before you place 
your order. 
