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Theodore Payne, Seedsman and Nurseryman 
Field and Fodder Crops 
As these seeds are subject to frequent market fluctuations, I therefore request customers to write for 
prices, when quantities are required. 
Note.—Express or freight charges are not prepaid. 
Field seeds can be sent by parcel post at cheaper rates 
than my “postpaid” price. Where quantities of field 
seeds are ordered to be sent by parcel post, remit for 
the first pound at the “postpaid” rate, to cover postage 
and packing charges, and for the remainder at the 
rate quoted by "express” or “freight” and add the 
correct parcel post charge to your zone. This parcel 
post charge must be sent additional, or seeds will be 
sent by express. For information, see parcel post 
schedule on first page of catalogue. 
ALFALFA. (Medicago sativa.) This is without 
doubt the most valuable forage plant ever introduced 
into California, and is very nutritious either green or 
when made into hay. It does well on any good soil, if 
supplied with plenty of moisture. The land should 
be prepared by deep plowing and thorough harrow¬ 
ing. Sow broadcast, 20 lbs. to the acre. 
ALFALFA, STANDARD QUALITY. This is the best 
seed on the market and comes from a section totally 
free from the alfalfa weevil, and also the dodder or 
Love Vine. I handle only the best, re-cleaned seed. 
Lb. 40c, postpaid; by express or freight, lb. 30c, 10 
lbs. $2.50. Larger quantities, price on application. 
ALFALFA, PERUVIAN. This is considered to be 
a superior variety to the one generally grown here. 
It withstands more drought and cold weather, and in 
addition to this yields a larger amount of foliage of 
a finer texture. Lb. 45c, postpaid; by express or 
freight, lb. 35c, 10 lbs. $3.00. Larger quantities, price 
on application. 
ALFILERILLA OR FILAREE. (Erodium moscha- 
tum.) A native fodder plant, very nutritious and pre¬ 
ferred by cattle, sheep and horses to any other of the 
natural pasture plants. Especially valuable for sow¬ 
ing on stock ranges where the natural pasture has 
become worn out. Sow 20 lbs. to the acre. Lb. 75c, 
postpaid; by express or freight, lb. 65c, 10 lbs. $6.00, 
100 lbs. $55.00. 
BROOM CORN, IMPROVED EVERGREEN. The best 
variety for California. It grows 7 to 8 feet high, and 
produces good, straight brush, which retains its green 
color. Sow 10 lbs. to the acre. Lb. 20c, postpaid; 
by express or freight, lb. 10c, 10 lbs. 80c. 
BUCKWHEAT, SILVER HULL. A favorite variety, 
very productive, and makes the finest quality of flour. 
Sow 25 lbs. to the acre. Lb. 20c, postpaid; by express 
or freight, lb. 10c, 10 lbs. SOc. 
CLOVER, ALSIKE. (Trifolium hybridum.) This va¬ 
riety succeeds well in wet, stiff soils. It makes a fine 
quality of hay; the blossoms are also valuable as a 
source of honey for bees. Sow 10 lbs. to the acre. 
Lb. 40c, postpaid; by express or freight, lb. 30c, 10 
lbs. $2.50. 
CLOVER, BOKHARA OR SWEET. (MelilOtUS alba.) 
A strong growing plant, highly recommended for 
planting in citrus groves to plow under as a green 
fertilizer. The flowers are a great source of honey 
for bees. Sow 10 lbs. to the acre. Lb. 50c, postpaid; 
by express or freight, lb. 40c. Larger quantities, price 
on application. 
CLOVER, BURR. (Medicago maculata.) A well- 
known plant and now in great demand among orch- 
ardists as a cover crop. Sow 15 lbs. to the acre. Lb. 
30c, postpaid; by express or freight, lb. 20c, 10 lbs $1.75. 
Larger quantities, price on application. 
COTTON, EGYPTIAN. One of the best varieties, and 
largely grown in the Imperial Valley section. Oz. 10c, 
lb. 50c, postpaid. 
EGYPTIAN CORN. Largely grown as a fodder plant. 
The seed is also excellent food for chickens. Sow 5 to 
6 lbs. to the acre. Lb. 20c, postpaid; by express or 
freight, lb. 10c, 10 lbs. 75c. Larger quantities, price on 
application. 
FENUGREEK. Largely used for sowing in orchards 
as a cover crop, being a great nitrogen gatherer, and 
considered by some superior to Canadian field peas, or 
vet-ches. Sow 20 lbs. to the acre. Lb. 25c, postpaid; by 
express or freight, lb. 15c. Larger quantities, price on 
application. 
GRASS, BERMUDA. (Cynodon dactylon.) Of dwarf 
creeping habit, making roots at every joint. Of value 
as a pasture grass for hot countries. Sow 5 lbs. to 
the acre. Lb. 65c, postpaid. 
GRASS, ITALIAN RYE. (Lolium italicum.) An an¬ 
nual grass which thrives in almost any soil, and pro¬ 
duces a good crop of hay. In California the seed 
should be sown in the fall. Sow 50 lbs. to the acre. 
Lb. 25c, postpaid; by express or freight, lb. 15c, 10 
lbs. $1,25. Larger quantities, price on application. 
GRASS, ORCHARD. (Dactylis glomerata.) A valu¬ 
able pasture grass, also makes excellent hay. Sow 35 
lbs. to the acre. Lb. 4 0c, postpaid. Larger quantities, 
price on application. 
GRASS, PERENNIAL RYE, OR AUSTRALIAN. 
(Lolium perenne.) A valuable pasture grass, which 
grows very rapidly and makes excellent hay. Also 
used for planting for lawns on poor soil. Sow 60 lbs. 
per acre. Lb. 25c, postpaid; by express or freight, lb. 
15c, 10 lbs. $1.25. 
GRASS, RED TOP. (Agrostis vulgaris.) This grass 
succeeds well on all soils, makes excellent pasturage, 
and fine quality of hay. It is also valuable as a lawn 
grass, producing a quick effect. Sow 40 lbs. to the 
acre. Lb. 60c, postpaid. 
GRASS, TIMOTHY. (Phleum pratense.) A valuable 
grass for hay, and on good soil produces a heavy crop. 
However, it is not of much value as a pasture, and 
is not suited to dry soil. Sow 20 lbs. to the acre. Lb. 
30c, postpaid; by express or freight, lb. 20c, 10 lbs. $1.50. 
Larger quantities, price on application. 
KAFFIR CORN. A valuable fodder plant, especially 
for dry soils. The seed also makes good poultry food. 
Sow 6 lbs. to the acre. Lb. 20c, postpaid; by express 
or freight, lb. 10c, 10 lbs. 75c. Larger quantities, price 
on application. 
MANGEL OR STOCK BEET. See page 4. 
MILLET, GERMAN. This valuable fodder plant will 
thrive on any good soil, and yields a heavy crop. It 
makes excellent hay or green feed. The seed is also 
valuable as food for poultry or stock. Sow in drills, 
25 lbs. to the acre. Lb. 20c, postpaid; by express or 
freight, lb. 10c, 10 lbs. 75c. Large quantities price on 
application. 
MILLET, HUNGARIAN. Of more slender growth 
than the preceding, and largely used for hay. Lb. 20c, 
postpaid; by express or freight, lb. 10c, 10 lbs. 75c. 
Larger quantities, price on application. 
MILO MAIZE, DWARF. Recommended for dry soils. 
Very productive and relished by all stock. Lb. 20c, 
postpaid; by express or freight, lb. 10c, 10 lbs. 75c. 
Larger quantities, price on application. 
PEAS, CANADIAN FIELD. Of strong, vigorous 
growth, and largely planted in citrus groves as a cover 
crop. Lb. 20c, postpaid. Larger quantities, price on 
application. 
SALT BUSH, AUSTRALIAN. (Atriplex semibacca- 
tum.) A forage plant, which succeeds especially well 
on low lands near the coast, and thriving on soil con¬ 
taining a considerable quantity of alkali. Sow 1 to 
2 lbs. of seed to the acre. Oz. 10c, lb. S5c, postpaid. 
Larger quantities, price on application. 
SORGHUM, EARLY AMBER. A very nutritious for¬ 
age plant which can be fed either green or cured, and 
will yield 2 to 3 cuttings a year. Sow in drills 10 lbs. 
to the acre, or broadcast 25 lbs. to the acre. Lb. 20c, 
postpaid; by express or freight, lb. 10c, 10 lbs. 80c. 
Larger quantities, price on application. 
SUDAN GRASS. A valuable plant for arid and semi- 
arid countries. It is a rank grower and will produce 
from 2 to 4 tons per acre without irrigation, or from 
8 to 10 tons with irrigation. All kinds of stock prefer 
it to most other forage plants. Lb. 50c, postpaid; by 
express or freight, lb. 40c, 10 lbs. $3.50. Larger quan¬ 
tities, price on application. 
SUNFLOWER, LARGE RUSSIAN. This variety bears 
immense heads, often 12 inches or more in diameter, 
and yields a heavy crop of seed, which is used for 
feeding parrots and poultry. Sow in spring, in drills, 
using 3 or 4 lbs. to the acre. Lb. 20c, postpaid; by ex¬ 
press or freight, lb. 10c, 10 lbs. 80c. 
TEPARY BEANS. Valuable for semi-arld sections, 
producing a heavy crop. As a shelled bean it Is 
equal to the White Navy and more productive and will 
grow in localities where the latter would not thrive. 
Lb. 25c, postpaid; by express or freight, lb. 15c, 10 
lbs. $1.25. Larger quantities, price on application. 
TOBACCO. See page 14. 
VETCHES, OR TARES. This plant is now used in 
immense quantities for sowing in citrus groves as a 
cover crop. Being a great nitrogen gatherer, and 
making more vine than peas. It is also valuable as 
green feed for stock. Sow 50 lbs. to the acre. Lb. 
20c, postpaid. Larger quantities, price on application 
