FIELD SEEDS 
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Miscellaneous Seeds 
Flax may be grown with good success in the West. It 
matures quickly and may be planted as late as the middle 
of June and make a matured crop. Takes very little 
fertility and moisture from the soil and yields 10 to 20 
bushels per acre. May be used with success as a nurse 
crop for clovers and grasses, and is the most desirable 
crop to follow on native sod. Formaldehyde will destroy 
wilt germs and the seed should be treated before plant¬ 
ing. Prices on request. 
Dwarf Essex Rape is a forage plant of highest value. It 
can be sown in April for early crop, and for fall crop 
in July, August, and September. It is used as a catch 
crop, also for summer pasture for hogs and cattle. Prices: 
lb., 15c; 5 lbs., 65c; 10 lbs., $1.20. 
Buckwheat does best where the climate is moist and cool, 
but it is sensitive to cold. It is a short season, early- 
maturing crop. It can be sown quite late. It is a good 
crop for poor, thin land, and does well on acid soils. 
It is used as a soilage crop. Prices: lb., 15c; 5 lbs., 65c; 
10 lbs., $1.20. 
Peanuts can be successfully grown in almost any place 
where corn succeeds, but thrive best on light sandy soil. 
The vines are valuable feed for horses, cattle, and sheep. 
One acre will produce from 1 to 8 tons of vines. As nuts 
are relished by nearly everyone, it might be quite a 
happy experience to grow at least a small plot for home 
consumption. We will be able to supply Improved Large 
Virginias and also Spanish varieties. Prices: Large pkg., 
10c; lb., 30c; 5 lbs., $1.35. 
Colorado Stock or San Luis Valley Field Peas are valuable 
for their grain and straw. They provide good forage 
and hay and are valuable as a soilage crop. They are 
also excellent as a nurse crop for Alfalfa. When sown 
for seed about 80 pounds per acre is necessary, but for 
hay may be sown at the rate of 100 pounds per acre 
and as late as July. Prices: lb., 15c; 5 lbs., 50c. 
Pinto or Mexican Beans are the leading commercial beans 
of the West. Pinto Beans will grow on dry land, yield¬ 
ing as high as 1,100 pounds per acre. Are easy to grow 
and require little attention. There is now an established 
demand from eastern and southern markets. Prices not 
prepaid: lb., 10c; 5 lbs., 40c; 10 lbs., 75c. 
Soybeans are annual legumes widely adapted to various 
soils and not difficult to grow, are excellent as a summer 
catch crop and splendid soil builders. Soybean hay is 
one of the best roughages, and when mixed with corn 
they make splendid ensilage. When harvested for seed, 
they should not be cut until pods are fully matured and 
the beans hard. They may be harvested by binder or 
combine. Sow 25 to 100 pounds per acre depending on 
the size of seed, method of seeding, use of crop, and 
soil conditions. Soil should be kept mellow by frequent 
cultivation. Prices not prepaid: lb., 20c; 5 lbs., 90c. 
Soybeans and Field Beans in 100-pound quantities and 
over will be priced on Special Field Seed Price List. 
Red Kidney Beans have been grown with success in the 
West. They are excellent canners and richly flavored. 
Field of Soybeans 
Sand, Winter, or Hairy Vetch is a mighty fine crop to sow 
in the fall as soon as the crops have been harvested. It 
has also been sown in the spring. Vetch is a legume 
plant like alfalfa and peas. It produces hay of high pro¬ 
tein value and is also a good soilage crop; also intro¬ 
duces nitrogen into the soil the same as alfalfa and 
clovers. Prices will be given on our Special Field Seed 
Price List. 
Cow Peas are very useful for hay, fodder, and soilage 
crops. They produce a long vine, usually 6 feet long, 
making a large yield of both hay and peas. We offer 
the early maturing varieties for planting in the West. 
These varieties are Whip-poor-will and New Era. Prices: 
lb., 20c; 5 lbs., 85c. 
Southern Black-Eyed Peas resemble beans in shape, make 
a large vine growth and are an excellent soil improver. 
The peas make a most desirable and healthful table dish 
and are in great demand during the winter. They are 
also used green during the summer. Prices: lb., 15c; 
5 lbs., 65c. 
Their habits of growth are similar to the Pinto and there 
is quite a good local demand for the dry bean. Prices 
not prepaid: lb., 25c; 5 lbs., $1.00; 10 lbs., $1.75. 
Broad Windsor Beans, often called Horse Beans, are very 
hardy and should be treated in the same manner as peas. 
Plant in rows 12 to 18 inches apart, allowing 8 inches 
between plants. In Europe they are cooked while green; 
but the dried beans are very much in favor. They have 
high nutritive value. Prices on hand picked beans not 
prepaid: lb., 25c; 5 lbs., $1.15; 10 lbs., $2.25. 
Little Navy, Michigan Robust, or Pea Beans. The best 
known white bean in the world. They can be produced 
in the West, making good yield. Prices: lb., 15c; 5 lbs., 
65c; 10 lbs., 95c. 
Great Northern, also called Large White Marrowfat, White 
Mexican, White Kidney, and Western White Wonder. 
Resemble the Pinto in size and shape. Are in great 
demand for winter use, and will give satisfaction on 
either dry or irrigated land. Prices not prepaid: lb., 10c; 
5 lbs., 40c; 10 lbs., 75c. 
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