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GRAND RAPIDS GROWERS, Inc., Grond Rapids, Michigan 
Fodder and 
Ensilage Corn 
Dry Fodder Corn is the most satisfactory substitute 
for hay. It nearly if not quite equals in feeding value 
timothy and clover. All stock eat it greedily and 
thrive on it. 
Learning Fodder Corn 
This variety is preferred by most dairymen for fill¬ 
ing silos, for the reason that the corn matures the 
large ears (in any ordinary season it will ripen), and 
gives more grain in the ensilage. Stalks very large 
and leafy, and grows an immense amount of forage 
to the acre. It requires from one peck to one-half 
bushel of seed per acre, drilled in rows one way. 
Red Cob Ensilage 
A gigantic Southern white corn, producing im¬ 
mensely large ears, rarely maturing in this latitude. 
The stalks grow from 12 to 15 feet in height, with 
long, broad leaves from the ground to the tassel. 
Stalks very thick at the butt, juicy, tender and as 
sweet as sugar corn; and all stock eat it with relish. 
Many dairymen prefer it for the silo, for the reason 
that it produces such an enormous amount of silage 
(from 15 to 25 tons per acre). It is especially valuable 
for the dry fodder when cut and kept in the shock un¬ 
til fed. It will produce a good crop of forage, even 
when sown as late as July. 
Learning Fodder Corn 
Eureka Ensilage Corn 
Will produce more tons of Silo Corn per acre than 
even Red Cob Ensilage Corn. Stalks will grow 12 to 15 
feet in height, with broad leaves from the ground up. 
Each stalk will bear from one to three long ears. Very 
rapid grower and can either be planted in hills or in 
drill rows. 
FIELD AND FARM SEEDS 
Timothy 
The most important of all grasses for hay, and is 
adapted to a wider range of conditions than any 
other variety of grass. It is the hardiest of all grasses 
and excels in feeding value. Sow early in the spring or 
fall, 10 to 12 pounds per acre if sown alone; less if 
mixed with other grasses. 
Orchard Grass 
This grass grows well in the shade, is rather rank 
in growth and a stooling variety. Stands the drought 
remarkably well. Valuable for pasture or orchard. 
Does well in wet or poor ground and produces large 
crops of hay. 
Sudan Grass 
A tall annual grass reaching the height of 7 to 9 
feet when planted in rows and cultivated, and 4 to 6 
feet when sown broadcast. The hay is greatly relished 
by all stock, and bas exceptionally high feeding value. 
Is adapted to most soils. 
Brome Grass (Bromus lnermis) 
Very strong, quick growth making two crops of very 
abundant pasture. It prevents washing on the banks 
of streams. Good in very sandy soils because of its 
strong spreading root system. Not a lawn grass. Sow 
in the spring, 2 bushels per acre. (14 lbs. to a bushel). 
Korean Lespedezas (Japan Clover) 
The earliest of the annual Lespedezas and espe¬ 
cially adapted for Michigan climate or similar lati¬ 
tudes. It comes up early in the spring and grows 
rapidly, furnishing much earlier pasture than any 
other variety. The leaves are larger but more 
rounded than Common Lespedeza, commonly grown 
in the South. It begins flowering in July and is a won¬ 
derful soil builder as it can be grown on the poorest 
land. Korean is especially suited for a short growing 
season. The seed ripens in September. 
Amber Cane 
The earliest Non-Saccharine type in cultivation. 
Stalks tall and slim. Most suitable for hay as it ma¬ 
tures very quickly. 
Soy Beans 
When clovers fail it is necessary to have an emer¬ 
gency hay crop which will make hay the same season 
it is planted. For this purpose Soy Beans are better 
than the Millet. Soy Beans should be planted in May 
or June. They withstand drought remarkably well. 
For hay, silage or green manure crops, plant 1 bushel 
to an acre if drilled, if planted with a corn planter Vz 
bushel is sufficient. “Ito San” is one of the best varie¬ 
ties as it matures in 100 days. The plant stands erect, 
growing 2 to iVz feet high and is a good yielder. The 
“Manchu” is the most popular, however, in all north¬ 
ern sections. It is early maturing and is of a stout, 
bushy growth, standing erect. Excellent for hay and 
forage crops. 
Millet 
A few acres of Millet will yield half again as much 
hay per acre as either clover or timothy, besides it 
has a greater feeding value and any stock raiser or 
dairy farmer would be well repaid. When spring 
weather is unfavorable, so that other crops fail, or 
the season is late and wet so that corn will not ma¬ 
ture, Millet is a sure crop. Millet should be sowed 3 
pecks per acre, from May to August. 
GERMAN OR GOLDEN MILLET. Grows very rank 
and is one of the best varieties for hay and fodder. 
While the hay may seem coarse, nevertheless, it is 
quite tender if it is cut when in full bloom and even 
hogs will eat the cured hay quite greedily. A yield of 
5 tons per acre is nothing unusual. German Millet 
will withstand dry weather remarkably well. 
HUNGARIAN MILLET. Is preferred by some to 
Golden Millet as it is about a week earlier. Does not 
grow as large but the hay is more desirable because 
it is not so coarse. Very nourishing and a wonderful 
milk producer. A good variety for moist soils. 
