Sturgeon Wheat. 
OLDS’ BUCKWHEAT 
Sow buckwheat from June 10 to July 10, one bushel 
per acre. 
Buckwheat yields heaviest on well drained sandy loam 
soils, but will also give fair results on soils too poor 
for most other crops. It matures in about seventy days 
and ripens best in the cool weather of early fall. There¬ 
fore, June and July plantings in the north are most 
satisfactory. The Japanese type of buckwheat is more 
vigorous, withstands more drought, and produces better 
yields than the Silver Hull. 
JAPANESE. Large, of dark brown color. Higher in 
market than Silver Hull. 
Prices, by freight: y 2 pk., 30c; pk., 55c; bu. (50 lbs.), 
$1.75; 10 bus. at $1.72; 25 bus. at $1.70. 
SILVER HULL. Silver Hull has a rather small grain, 
light gray in color, nearly round in shape. Earlier than 
Japanese according to the Wisconsin College of Agricul¬ 
ture. 
Prices: y 2 pk., 30c; pk., 55c; bu., $1.75; 10 bus. at 
$1.72; 25 bus. at $1.70. 
OLDS' WHEAT 
(Sow 90 to 120 pounds to the acre.) 
STURGEON WHEAT 
A new wheat for Wisconsin which we 
offered for the first time two years ago. Will 
outyield and produce a heavier percentage 
of flour yield than either Marquis or Prog¬ 
ress. From the bread-making standpoint 
Sturgeon is equal to any wheat offered 
today. Sturgeon wheat originated by a cross 
made between Progress and Marquis, and 
was developed at the Peninsula Branch 
Experiment Station at Sturgeon Bay under 
the direction of Professor Delwiche. Prog¬ 
ress was used because of its resistance to 
stem rust and Marquis for its bread-making 
value. Several hundred crosses were made 
at Ashland and Sturgeon Bay Stations and 
thousands were selected and tested for 
their yields and finally tested for bread¬ 
making. With the exception of the new 
Sturgeon, all crosses were discarded be¬ 
cause they did not fill the bill. According 
to results of five years trials, Sturgeon is 
fully as good producing as Progress. Mill¬ 
ing and baking tests for four consecutive 
years proved it to be a consistent, good 
bread-making wheat, equal to Marquis in 
that important character. The outstanding 
qualities of Sturgeon wheat are heavier 
yield, earlier maturity, and better baking. 
It is also resistant to stem rust the same 
as its parent, Progress. Prices, Registered: 
Pk., 65c; bu., $1.90; 10 bus. at $1.87; 25 
bus. at $1.85. 
Standard: Bu., $1.80; 10 bus. at $1.77; 
25 bus. at $1.75. 
PROGRESS WHEAT 
(Wisconsin Pedigree No. 1611.) 
Progress is one of the best varieties of 
spring wheat for Wisconsin. The outstand¬ 
ing feature about it is that it does not 
rust. It is a bearded, hard red spring 
wheat, and is one of the highest yielders. 
It was developed at the Marshfield Branch 
Experiment Station in 1915, a selection 
from Early Java. The specific object in 
view was to get a wheat that would have 
a strong resistance to rust and this strain 
is outstanding in that respect. Its reputa¬ 
tion is now fully established. 
Prices, by freight: Pk., 60c; bu., $1.85; 
10 bus. at $1.82; 25 bus. at $1.80. 
MARQUIS WHEAT 
Marquis is a hard, red spring wheat, 
grading No. 1 Northern, which brings the 
top price. The grains are short and thick 
and very plump, making it very attrac¬ 
tive in appearance. It is a strictly beard¬ 
less wheat with long heads and it has a 
very stiff, strong straw of good length. It 
ripens early, a little ahead of other spring 
varieties. 
Prices, Fancy Northwest Grown—By 
freight: y 2 pk., 35c; pk., 60c; bu., $1.85; 
10 bus. at $1.82; 25 bus. or over at $1.80. 
WISCONSIN PEDIGREE NO. 2 
WINTER 
Hardiest and best winter wheat. Write 
for prices in season. 
OLDS' FLAX SEED 
DWARF ESSEX RAPE 
(Sow 50 to 75 pounds to the acre) 
Flax is a cool weather crop grown in the northern states. It is used 
mostly for its fibre and also for its seed which is ground and included 
in feed. When grown for fibre, moist or under-drained and fairly rich 
loam is required. When produced for seed less fertile soil and moisture 
are required. 
Prices, Fancy Northern: y 2 pk., 50c; pk., 90c; bu. (56 lbs.), $3.25; 
10 bus. at $3.20. 
OLDS' SPRING RYE 
(Sow 70 to 98 pounds to the acre.) 
Spring Rye is a valuable crop. It should be more largely sown. Here 
are some of its good qualities: 
First. It can oe sown late in the spring, later than other spring grain. 
Second. It is a splendid nurse crop for clover, as the crop is har¬ 
vested early. 
Third. It does well on nearly all soils and can be grown on very 
poor land. 
Fourth. It is a sure cropper, producing ordinarily 30 to 40 bushels 
per acre. 
Prices, by freight: y 2 pk., 30c; pk., 55c; bu. (56 lbs.), $1.75; 10 
bus. at $1.72; 25 bus. at $1.70. 
OLDS’ WHITE WINTER RYE 
Wisconsin Pedigree No. 6 is a new strain of winter rye recently 
released by the Wisconsin Experiment Station. We offered it for the 
first time five years ago. Its strong feature is its very light color, almost 
pure white. The Pedigreed White Rye was the result of an effort to 
get a nicer appearing rye than we had in the old Pedigree Schlanstedt 
and meet the expectations of millers and bakers who prefer lighter 
colored ryes. 
This new rye is just as good a yielder if not better than the old Wis¬ 
consin Pedigree and it has a big advantage in quality. It is also shorter 
in straw. We recommend it as the best in rye. 
Prices—Write for prices in season. 
COMMON WINTER RYE. Write for prices in season. 
Dwarf Essex Rape makes a quick pasture and is very valuable feed. 
It is ideal for sheep pasture, and is also now largely sown for hogs 
and cattle. It may be sown in the following ways: 
First. In early spring, 5 to 10 pounds per acre. 
Second. With spring grain or just as it begins to come up, 2 pounds 
per acre to provide pasture after harvest. 
Third. With corn just before the last cultivation. 
A word about the seed.. We handle only the best and purest Genuine 
Dwarf Essex, seed that is entirely free from bird rape, mustard and 
everything of that sort. 
Prices, by freight: 5 lbs., 80c; 10 lbs., $1.40; 25 lbs., $2.80; 100 
lbs., $9.00. Bags free. 
OLDS' FIELD BEANS 
(60 to 90 lbs. to the acre.) 
WHITE NAVY. Prices, by mail: Lb., 25c; 3 lbs., 65c. By freight: 
Va Pk., 60c; pk., $1.00; bu., $3.00; 10 bus., at $2.95; 25 bus. at $2.90. 
Bags free. 
DARK RED KIDNEY BEANS. Prices by mail: Lb., 30c. By freight: 
y 2 pk., 90c; pk., $1.65; bu. (60 lbs.), $4.95; 10 bus. at $3.85 per bu. 
SPELTZ OR EMMER 
(Sow 100 to 125 pounds of seed to an acre.) 
Farmers ought to sow more speltz. It makes splendid feed and lots 
of it. Note the following points: 
First. It is perfectly hardy and can be grown anywhere. 
Second. It yields more per acre than either oats or barley. 
Third. It is adapted to dry regions. Withstands drouth. 
Fourth. It stands up when oats and barley lodge. 
Fifth. It makes a well balanced ground feed for horses, cattle or 
hogs, as the large hull gives it the lightness of oats, while the double 
kernel furnishes a rich meal much like ground rye feed. 
Sow the same as barley or oats, about 100 pounds or 2 Vfc bushels 
per acre. It ripens about with oats. 
Prices, by freight: pk., 40c; bu. (40 lbs.), $1.25; 10 bu. at $1.22; 
25 bus. at $1.20. 
OLDS’ WHITE CANADA 
FIELD PEAS 
Field Peas should be sown more 
largely. They make splendid hay. 
White Canada is the best known 
and most popular variety of field 
peas. Sow 1 to IV 2 bushels per 
acre broadcast with the same 
amount of oats. Another good mix¬ 
ture recommended by leading coun¬ 
ty agents is V 2 . bushel each of 
Field Peas, State’s Pride Oats, 
Barbless Barley and Progress 
Wheat. 
Prices, by freight: y 2 pk., 60c; 
pk., $1.00; bu. (60 lbs.), $3.90; 
10 bus. at $3.85; 25 bus. at $3.80. 
Sacks included. 
Field Peas at the Ashland Branch Station. (Courtesy of WHITE MARROWFAT See No 
Prof. Delwiche.) 340, page 47. 
Sheaf of Emmer or Speltz. 
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