Cowpeas as a Summer Cover Crop Are a Cheap Source of Nitrogen and Humus 
COWPEAS 
Sow 1 bushel of seed per acre 
Cowpeas may be sown any time from March to September 
broadcast or in drills 3 to 4 feet apart. From 1 to 2 bushels per 
acre are used in broadcasting and from 2 to 3 pecks for seeding 
in drills, or considerably less of the small varieties. 
Suwannee (New.) This new variety of cow pea, which is a 
———much better hay producer than any of the old 
varieties, was introduced into Florida by the State Experiment 
Station and the U. S. Dept, of Agriculture. As the result of 
over 1,000 test plantings by farmers scattered throughout Flori¬ 
da, we are convinced that this cowpea is superior to the com¬ 
monly grown varieties for Florida conditions. Besides its high 
yielding qualities, the Suwannee holds its foliage longer and con¬ 
tinues growth after other varieties have lost their leaves. This 
makes it possible to postpone hay-making during wet weather, or 
at times of emergencies. Although not a high seed producer, 
the Suwannee produces a fairly good yield of edible seeds. Seed 
is produced over a long period. It ranks quite high as compared 
to other varieties in yield of green pods which are said to be of 
good table quality. The variety ranks with Iron and Brabham 
in resistance to root knot. The Suwannee will find a valuable 
place in cowpea forage production of the south. Lb. 25c; 
2 lbs. 45c; postpaid. Not prepaid, pk. $1.40; bu. $5.00. 
Iron. This variety is one of the most valuable Cowpeas in cul- 
'■ tivation on account of its disease-resisting qualities. 
Said to be entirely immune from wilt, and root-knot. The Iron is 
medium early, will stand more wet weather than most other va¬ 
rieties, and is a very heavy viner. Like the Brabham, it is of 
erect growth, vigorous, prolific and holds its leaves better than 
almost any other variety. Lb. 20c; 2 lbs. 35c, postpaid. Write for 
prices on larger quantities. 
Brabham. The Brabham Cowpea is absolutely immune from 
— — - ■ ■■■ - all diseases which attack some other varieties, 
makes fine growth of vines, is early, and, where planted in March, 
April, or May, two fine cuttings of hay can be made. Lb. 20c; 
2 lbs. 35c, postpaid. Write for prices on larger quantities. 
Whippoorwill. One of the popular Cowpeas throughout the 
-— - ■ - South. Very early, prolific, makes good 
growth of vines, and, for general purposes, is a good one. Lb. 
20c; 2 lbs. 35c, postpaid. Write for prices on larger quantities. 
Mixed. The advantages claimed for sowing Mixed Cowpeas are 
— that they produce a heavier crop of vines for forage or 
soil improvement. Lb. 20c; 2 lbs. 35c; postpaid. Write for prices 
on larger quantities. 
Blue Goose* a Crowder Pea type. Early. Makes considerable 
■ vine. Fine table Pea as well as a splendid soil- 
improver and stock Pea. Pods are long, and the Pea is very large 
and speckled. Lb. 20c; 2 lbs. 35c, postpaid. Write for prices on 
[larger quantities. 
Extra Early Ramshorn Blackeye Peas (New.) This is 
■ i ■■■■'■ the earliest 
maturing large Blackeye pea. Matures sweet tender peas two 
months after planting and continues to bear if green peas are 
kept picked. The prolific heavy yield, along with attractive ap¬ 
pearance of the large mature peas, extreme earliness, and good 
keeping qualities make it a most popular Blackeye pea for south- 
. ern trucking. The delicious flavor and large long pods which 
are easily shelled make it very popular with home gardeners. 
iThe vine produces large leaves with a very vigorous growth, 
j Lb. 25c; 2 lbs. 45c; postpaid. Not prepaid, pk. $1.40; bu. $5.00. 
California Blackeye. If you want some of the earliest and 
- best table Peas that grow, plant the 
California Blackeye. Lb. 25c; 2 lbs. 45c, postpaid. Not prepaid, 
' pk. $1.25; bu. $4.50. 
Early or Two-Crop Conch. Most delicious table Pea. 
— '■ ■ - Does not make a great deal 
*of vine, but two crops a year can be grown on the same ground. 
Lb. 25c; 2 lbs. 45c, postpaid. Not prepaid, pk. $1.55; bu. $6.00. 
Sugar Crowder. A magnificent table Pea and a variety 
■ that is well known throughout the South. 
Lb. 25c; 2 lbs. 45c; postpaid. Not prepaid, pk. $1.65; bu. $6.00. 
RYE 
Sow 1 peck of seed in drills; broadcast 1 bushel 
per acre 
Rye is perhaps the most valuable and leading fall and winter 
forage crop for Florida. Absolutely dependable and will yield an 
enormous amount of grazing throughout the fall and winter sea¬ 
son. Relished by all manner of live stock and poultry. 
Rye can be planted from September to January, but October, 
November, and December are the best months in which to plant. 
If you wish to cut and feed green instead of grazing it, plant in 
drills, 3 feet apart, using a peck of seed per acre, but where 
planted broadcast, it will take 1 bushel to seed an acre. 
Abruzzi* Best tall-growing variety, producing a heavier ton- 
- nage of green feed and grain than any other type. 
Tall and upright, early and heavy yielder. Lb. 15c; 2 lbs. 25c; 
postpaid. Not prepaid, 14 lbs. (pk.) 70c; 56 lbs. (bu.) $2.25. 
Florida Black Rye. A standard upright, tall growing va- 
——————— riety and a type that always gives 
satisfactory results in Florida. Northern or western varieties of 
rye have a tendency to fall over on the ground and are not 
suitable for grazing or cutting in Florida. Florida Black and 
Abruzzi are tall, upright growing varieties and both are ready 
for grazing in six to eight weeks. Lb. 20c; 2 lbs. 35c; postpaid. 
Not prepaid, 14 lbs. (pk.) 85c; 56 lbs. (bu.) $3.00. 
Abruzzi Rye 
Plant City, Belle Glade, Gainesville, Homestead, Miami, Pahokee, Palmetto, Pompano 
Sanford, Vero Beach, Wauchula, and West Palm Beach 
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