R.B. BUCHANAN SEED CO. 
MEMPHIS. TENNESSEE. 
Laredo Soy Beans 
SOY, OR SOJA BEANS 
AU Prices Below Post Paid. Write for Prices on Quantities. 
CULTURE—Soy Beans may be planted either broadcast or in drills. 
Usually a better crop is had when planted in drills and cultivated, and 
few crops leave the land cleaner and in better condition for the following 
crop. They grow equally well on light and heavy soils, but on heavy soils 
they should not be planted more than 1 to 1% inches deep except in dry 
seasons. On light sandy soils plant deeper, but not more than 3 inches 
deep. When sown broadcast sow 1 to 1% bushels to the acre, in drills 
about a peck to the acre. Plant in April, May, June or July. 
1225— SOY BEANS (Laredo Type) (Hay, 115 days; Sefed, 140 days) 
—The Laredo Soy Bean is a medium early variety with a grow¬ 
ing habit somewhat like the Otootan. The seed of the Laredo 
are very small, and one bushel will plant from 6 to 8 acres in 
2-foot rows. The seed should be dropped 3 to 6 inches apart 
in the drill for seed, and somewhat closer for hay. The seed 
should be covered very lightly, not more than 1 inch. 
Price—5 lbs., 60c; 10 lbs., 75c; 1 pk. (15 lbs.) $1.10 
1224—SOY BEANS (Biloxi Type) (Hay, 135 days; Seed, 165 days) 
—An upright variety, growing 4 to 5 feet high, covered with a 
dense mass of foliage that does not shed easily. A heavy yielder 
of beans; the oil and protein contents are high; a fine bean 
for hogging down, for planting with corn or sorghum. The pods 
are less liable to pop than most varieties; in fact, they hardly 
shatter at all. Late in maturing, requiring a long season to 
mature, but make an unusually luxuriant growth. 
Price—5 lbs., 60c; 10 lbs., 75c; 1 pk. (15 lbs.) $1.10 
1226— SOY BEANS (Otootan Type) (Hay, 140 days; Seed, 170 days) 
—Few Soy Beans can equal Otootan as a hay maker. Its late 
maturity is more than overcome by the abundant growth—5 feet 
and more in long growing seasons—its fine stems and abundant 
foliage, and the fine texture of its hay, which cures quickly. It 
differs from most varieties in having many leafy branches in¬ 
stead of a coarse central stem, making it easy to cut and easy 
to cure. Planted in 3-foot rows, they will cover the land with a 
mass of foliage. 
Pricte—5 lbs., 65c; 10 lbs., 95c; 1 pk. (15 lbs.) $1.40 
1233—SOY BEANS (Avoyelles type)—Developed in Louisiana 
about 1935, the leaves and stems are large and coarse and plant 
is a semi-viny bushy type, pods brown containing 2 to 3 seeds, 
dull black with a flecking of tan and brown and a little larger 
than Ootootan. Planted middle of April, plants attain a height of 
40 to 60 inches by July 15th, when they begin blooming. The plant 
matures about October 15th, producing 25 to 35 bushels seed to 
an acre. There are about 2700 seed in one pound. The spread¬ 
ing habit of growth of the plants is sufficient to hold other 
vegetation in check when planted in rows 3 feet apart. 
Price—5 lbs., 65c; 10 lbs., 95c; 1 pk. (15 lbs.) $1.40 
1227— SOY BEANS (Mammoth Yellow Type) (Hay, 120 days; 
Seed, 145 days)—It grows more than 3 feet high, is erect in 
growth. Broadcast Mammoth Yellow, like Cowpeas, 60 to 90 
pounds per acre, or plant about 30 pounds per acre in 2 to 3 
foot drills. Cut for hay when pods are beginning to form. 
Price—5 lbs., 60c; 10 lbs., 75c; 1 pk. (15 lbs.), $1.10 
1230— SOY BEANS (Virginia Type) (Hay, 100 days; Seed, 125 days) 
—On account of its abundant growth and large yield of beans, 
the Virginia makes most excellent early maturing hay bean. 
The vines make a fine growth, are filled with pods, stand about 
3 feet high, are easy to cut and easy to cure. The stems being 
fine and the leafage profuse, adapts it particularly well for hay 
making. 
Price—5 lbs., 55c; 10 lbs., 70c; 1 pk. (15 lbs.) $1.00 
1232—SOY BEANS (Tokyo Type) (Hay, 120 days; Seed, 145 days) 
—A heavy producer of extra large pods and beans. It is a supe¬ 
rior oil bean and for hogging down. Holds its foliage and beans 
well; has a medium coarse stem, branching from the ground. 
Price-5 lbs., 60c; 10 lbs., 90c; 1 pk. (15 lbs.), $1.15 
1223—MAMMOTH BROWN (Hay, 115 days; Seed, 140 days)— 
Makes a large upright growth, standing 3 feet or more, with 
plenty of foliage and an abundance of pods. It is a good hay 
bean, is a prolific yielder of beans, robust and is more disease- 
resistant than most varieties. Probably no variety is so well 
suited for planting with cow peas, as they mature nearly to¬ 
gether. Mammoth Brown beans remain in the pod long after 
maturity. They are especially fine for late hog pasture. 
Price—5 lbs., 60c; 10 lbs., 75c; 1 pk. (15 lbs.), $1.10 
1221—SOY BEANS (Delsta Type) (Hay, 120 days; Seed, 145 days) 
—A yellow bean, grows erect, rather tall and bushy, splendid 
for combination with corn. Very prolific, beans little larger 
than Mammoth Yellow, and seed remain in pods well into 
winter. Price—5 lbs., 55c; 10 lbs., 70c; 1 pk. (15 lbs.) $1.00 
1231— SOY BEANS (Mamloxi Type) (Hay, 120 days; Seed, 145 
days)—Is erect in growth, upright, very prolific yielder of beans 
and very fine combination with corn, and soil building. Good 
for hay if planted thick. Matures about with Mammoth 
Yellows, but shatters very little. 
Price—5 lbs., 60c; 10 lbs., 75c; 1 pk. (15 lbs.), $1.10 
1229—MUNG BEANS—Should be planted in May for hay or 
turning under. They produce a smaller plant and make more 
seed if planted in June or early July. The seed are small and 
it takes from 3 to 5 pounds to drill an acre in 3-foot rows. ‘ 
Broadcast, it takes from 20 to 30 pounds to seed an acre. Beans 
mature in 90 to 120 days, depending on the season. 
Price—5 lbs., 85c; 10 lbs., $1.30; 1 pk. (15 lbs.), $1.75 
1228— 100-DAY OR SPECKLED VELVET BEANS—Although it 
will not mature the pods in 100 days, this is one of the earliest 
varieties and can be grown farther North than the common 
velvet beans. Far South they will mature in a season of average 
length. In more northerly sections, where the seeds will not 
mature, it will make a wonderful growth of vines for pasturing 
and finishing cattle, and a fine soil improver. 
Price—5 lbs., 50c; 10 lbs., 75c; 1 pk. (15 lbs.), $1.00 
FACTS ABOUT SOY BEANS 
FEEDING VALUE—Soy bean hay contains a high per cent of 
protein, is superior to cowpeas in feeding value, and as a milk 
and butter producer is equal to alfalfa and superior to cotton 
seed meal. The beans and bean meal contain about 35 per cent of 
digestible protein and stock eat them with relish and thrive on 
them. Hogs fed on soy beans in combination with corn fatten 
much more economically than on corn alone; a bushel of soy 
beans is worth at least double as much for feed as a bushel of 
corn. They make an excellent winter feed for young cattle, sheep 
and horses when fed with roughage. 
ALL SOY BEANS SHOULD BE INOCULATED 
A good crop of well inoculated Soy Beans will take 
approximately 300 lbs. of nitrogen per acre from the air. 
See Legume—Aid inoculant, page 66. Directions on 
package—easy to apply. 
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