Michell’s Farm Seeds produce profitable crops 
MICHELL’S HIGH-GRADE FARM SEEDS 
BROOM CORN 
Sow in May, about 10 pounds per acre, in 
drills 3 feet apart. Plants should be thinned 
out to stand 3 inches apart in the row. 
Evergreen. Produces extremely straight 
brush retaining its green color well after 
ripening, thus commanding the highest 
market prices. Yields 1000 pounds of 
salable brush per acre. 50 pounds per 
bushel. 30c. per lb. (by Parcel Post, 40c.). 
BUCKWHEAT 
Japanese. In the locality of Philadelphia 
this is sown any time from June 1 to 
July 15, one bushel broadcast to the acre. 
Makes a very fine quality of flour and is 
also largely used for poultry-feed. Buck¬ 
wheat frequently yields as much as 80 
bushels to the acre. 48 pounds per bushel. 
15c. per qt. (by Parcel Post, 25c.). 
Two-bushel seamless sacks, used in 
shipping farm seeds, in one-bushel lots 
and over, are charged for at 30c. each; 
returnable at price charged if in good 
condition and prepaid. 
I RECLEANED CLOVERS* 
Clovers weigh 60 pounds per bushel. 
I Alfalfa or Lucerne (Medicago sativa). Non- 
\ irrigated Northwestern-grown seed. Sow 
during April and May, August and Sep- 
; tember, 25 pounds per acre, preferably 
with no other crop. Lb. 55c. 
Alfalfa, Grimm. An extremely hardy va¬ 
riety, less apt to winter-kill than older 
sorts. A heavy yielder and of deep-rooting 
habit. It requires about 15 to 20 pounds 
to properly seed an acre. Lb. 65c. 
|i Alsike or Swedish Ciover {Trijolium by- 
bridum). One of the hardiest and most 
tolerant of adverse soil conditions. Grows 
from 1 to 2 feet high. Sow early in the 
spring or early autumn, mixed with 
J timothy, or 10 pounds per acre if alone. 
' Lb. 30c. 
I Crimson Ciover {Trijolium incarnatum). 
Used principally for soiling or green 
manuring. It is not hardy for more than 
I one season. Height 1 to 2 feet. Sow any 
time from June to October, 20 pounds to 
I the acre. Lb. 25c. 
' Mammoth Red Clover (Trijolium pratense 
perenne). Domestic origin. This differs 
from the Medium, being of a ranker growth 
and yielding more fodder per acre. Sow 
I early in spring or in July and August, using 
I 15 pounds per acre alone, or with other 
crops, 10 pounds per acre. Lb. 40c. 
Medium Red Ciover (Trijolium pratense). 
We offer adapted seed of domestic origin 
only. Excellent for hay purposes, usually 
yielding two crops each year. Sow early in 
the spring or in late summer—July and 
August; if alone, 20 pounds per acre; if with 
other crops, 10 pounds per acre. Lb. 35c. 
Lespedeza. Japan Clover. A substitute for 
alfalfa on poor land in the South, but has 
been grown successfully in the latitude of 
Philadelphia. Sow in spring, after frost, at 
the rate of 25 to 35 pounds per acre. 
Weighs 25 pounds per bushel. Lb. 20c. 
Sweet or Bokhara Clover (Melilotus alba). 
Used either as a feed-crop or as green 
manure, to plow under. Grows from 3 to 
5 feet high and thrives on almost any kind 
of soil. Sow 15 pounds per acre during 
spring and fall. Lb. 15c. 
Permanent Pasture and Hayfield 
Mixtures listed on page 5 
White Dutch Clover (Trijolium repens). 
Choice recleaned seed. Sow 10 to 12 
pounds per acre if alone, or 5 pounds if 
sown on old turf or with other crops. Lb. 
75c.; $3.50 per 5 lbs.; 10 lbs. $7.00. 
Wild VVhite Ciover. We offer the certified 
Kentish strain which in recent experi¬ 
ments has proved very valuable for pas¬ 
tures. This Clover is suited for soils below 
the fertility standard and provides a most 
effective and economical source of nitro¬ 
gen. Its vigorous, spreading habit and 
compact method of growth binds the soil 
and affords protection to the roots of other 
grasses, thereby increasing the yield. It is 
perfectly hardy. Sow from 1 to 3 pounds 
per acre in mixture, preferably in the early 
spring. J^Ib. 75c.; $2.50 per Ib.; 5 lbs. 
$10.00; $17.50 per 10 lbs. 
If Clovers are wanted by Parcel Post, 
please add 10c. per lb. for postage. 
To produce best results all Clover Seeds 
should be inoculated with LEGUME- 
AID. See page 73. 
CANADA FIELD PEAS* 
These are used for various purposes, chief 
among them being a very early green feed; 
when used this way they are sown with oats 
about April 1, at the rate of 1)4 bushels of 
Peas and 1bushels of Oats to the acre, 
either drilled or broadcast. Peas may also 
be sown alone at the rate of 3 bushels per 
acre and furnish excellent hay. 60 pounds 
per bushel. Qt. 25c. (by Parcel Post, 40c.). 
CORN, WHITE KAFFIR (For Seed) 
The grain is used for feeding poultry and 
the fodder for cattle. Grows from 4 to 6 feet 
high, the grain being produced on the top of 
stalk in the shape of a brush; frequently as 
many as four heads of grain will be found on 
a single stalk. It usually ripens after the 
first few frosts and produces enormous crops. 
Can be sown as late as July at the rate of 
10 pounds per acre in drills. 56 pounds per 
bushel. Lb. 15c. (by Parcel Post, 25c.). 
COWPEAS* 
Cowpeas are one of the best, largest- 
yielding, and most nutritious of the farm 
crops. They provide the most inexpensive 
method of bringing soil back to a stage of 
fertility, as they grow in the poorest kind of 
soil, leaving it very rich in ammonia. In the 
latitude of Philadelphia, sow from May 1 to 
July 1, 2 bushels per acre broadcast, or 
1 bushel per acre in drills. For a large crop, 
sow the seed as late as possible. 60 pounds 
per bushel. 
New Era. A small, upright-growing, very 
prolific variety of early maturity. Qt. 25c. 
(by Parcel Post, 40c.). 
Whippoorwill. Medium early, upright¬ 
growing variety more extensively used 
than any other. Qt. 30c. (by Parcel Post, 
45c.). 
FLAX 
This is grown for the fibre from which 
linen thread is made and also for the seed 
which is used in the manufacture of linseed 
oil. When ground it makes an excellent 
tonic for horses, cattle, and poultry. If 
grown for seed, sow 1 bushel to the acre 
from May 15 to June 15. If desired for the 
fibre, sow 1 to 2 bushels per acre. 56 pounds 
per bushel. Lb. 25c. (by Parcel Post, 35c.). 
*Inoculate with LEGUME-AID 
See page 73 
Red Clover 
MANGEL-WURZEL 
Sow 5 pounds per acre in April and May 
in thoroughly plowed, well-manured soil, in 
drills about 2 feet apart. Thin out to 1 foot 
apart in the row. 
Golden Tankard. Oz. 10c.; 25c. per 
lb. 75c.; $3.50 per 5 lbs.; 10 lbs. $7.00. 
Lane’s Improved White Sugar. Oz. 10c.; 
25c. per lb. 75c.; $3.50 per 5 lbs.; 
10 lbs. $6.50. 
Mammoth Long Red. Oz. 10c.; 25c. per 
MIb.; lb. 75c.; $3.50 per 5 lbs.; 10 lbs. 
$6.50. 
See also page 51 
MILLET 
Can be sown as late as July 15 and yields 
a tremendous crop. Also desirable for green 
manuring, when it should be turned under 
when about 10 inches high. Makes an ex¬ 
cellent green food for stock. If used for hay 
it should be cut just as it matures. 
Hungarian. The seed produces hay that is 
not as fine in quality as Tennessee Golden 
and fully a foot less in height. It can, 
however, be sown some 2 weeks later. 
Sow 1 bushel per acre. 48 pounds per 
bushel. Lb. 15c. (by Parcel Post, 25c.). 
Japanese Barnyard. This wonderful va¬ 
riety yields more fodder, possibly, than 
any other forage plant. Frequently as 
high as 12 tons of green feed have been 
obtained from an acre. If sown early in 
May, it may be cut twice in one season. 
Sow 12 pounds per acre broadcast, any 
time from May 1 to June 15. 35 pounds 
per bushel. Lb. 15c. (by Parcel Post, 25c.). 
Tennessee Golden. This requires a longer 
season to mature than the other sorts. It 
produces a very fine quality of hay and 
makes a larger seed-head. Sow 1 bushel 
broadcast to the acre from April 10 to 
July 10. 50 pounds per bushel. Lb. 15c. 
(by Parcel Post, 25c.). 
Prices on Clover and Farm Seeds in 
larger quantities than listed will be 
quoted upon application. 
ALL PRICES SUBJECT TO MARKET CHANGES 
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