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H. F. Hertzog, Largest Seed House in Reading 
FIELD SEEDS—(Continued) 
GOLDEN MILLET 
This variety is one of the very best of millets. It is far superior to com¬ 
mon, both in quality and yield. It grows taller, firmer and more leaves than 
common. It grows from 4 to 5 feet high; will yield a heavy crop of hay. Can 
be sown in May to end of July, % to 1 bushel to the acre. 
Fancy recleaned. _ Price per bushel, $3.90 
SIBERIAN MILLET 
A new variety, imported from Russia. Not as long as the Golden, but 
about 2 or 3 weeks earlier. The stalks grow 2 to 4 feet high. The seeds are 
of a reddish color. Sow in May to July at the rate of % to 1 bushel to acre. 
_ Price per bushel, $4.00 
BILLION DOLLAR GRASS 
We consider this one of the most valuable crops for the farmer to grow. 
It will produce an abundance of green fodder, yielding from 12 to 20 tons 
per acre on rich land. This grain when ground and fed to the cows is said 
to increase the milk flow more than oats. It is also very fine for chickens. 
Sow from May 15th to end of July, 25 lbs. to the acre broadcast, or in drills 
12 lbs. to the acre. Extra fancy. Price per bushel, $2.75 
HUNGARIAN 
The quickest of catch crops for hay. May be sown up to August. Valu¬ 
able when hay crop is short, or to follow some early harvested crop. Sown 
and cultivated as Millet and quite a favorite with stockmen. Sow 1 bushel 
to the acre. Price per bushel, $4.25 
SUDAN GRASS 
It is grown for stock feed green, or as hay is better than anything, ex¬ 
cepting Alfalfa. With warm weather it will be ready to cut hay 8 or 10 
weeks from sowing and again every 30 days until killed by frost. Sow early 
as possible in spring, and should not be put in over an inch deep. It don’t 
like cool weather. Yields two to three times as much as Millet. Sow 15 to 
20 lbs. to the acre. Price per lb., 8c 
Price per 100 lbs., $7.50 
MEADOW FESCUE OR ENGLISH BLUE GRASS 
Very hardy and highly nutritious. Good for hay and pasture. Adapted to 
all soils and especially to wet places where other clovers will not grow. Can 
be sown in the Spring and Fall. Sow 20 lbs. to the acre. Price per lb., 18c 
TALL MEADOW OAT GRASS 
For hay or permanent pasture a most valuable grass. Successfully grown 
in all parts of the country. Grows tall, therefore desirable for meadow. Can 
be cut 3 times and does well if sown alone. Sow 30 to 40 lbs. to the acre. 
Price per pound, 30c 
ORCHARD GRASS 
This is a very early grass and adapted to shady places. It grows in tufts; 
stands drought well and is very hardy. This grass is used to a very large ex¬ 
tent for Groves and Orchards and all shady places. Sow 2 to 3 bushels to the 
acre. High grade. Price per bushel, $3.75 
MEADOW GRASS 
This mixture contains permanent pasture Grasses, which will greatly 
thicken up the Meadows and can be counted on to give excellent results. We 
recommend about 25 lbs. to the acre. Price per pound, 35c 
KENTUCKY BLUE GRASS 
This fine bladed, rich, green, nourishing grass may be sown in the Spring 
or Fall. It grows rapidly in cool weather, but withstands the effects of the 
greatest heat. It is one of the best grasses for lawn mixtures and for hay and 
pasture. Sow 2 to 3 bushels to the acre. Extra fancy. Price per lb., 35c 
RED TOP GRASS 
This is a valuable grass for either lawns, hay or pasture. May be sown in 
Spring or Fall. Grows slowly in the Spring but ripens with Timothy. Does not 
die out. When once well started will spread and supplant other grasses. It 
succeeds well in any soil and is particularly well adapted for low, moist lands. 
Sow 8 to 10 lbs. to the acre. Fancy solid seed. Price per lb., 35c 
