Write for prices on vetches and field peas for quantities larger than quoted in this catalog. At the time our fall catalog goes to press 
prices on these two items are not well established. Always being able to quote the lowest current market prices, we should be most 
appreciative of your inquiry at time of desired purchase so that we may take care of any price fluctuations. Prices quoted are postpaid 
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THE USE OF COVER OR GREEN MANURE CROPS YEARLY INCREASING IN CALIFORNIA 
Farmers over the entire state, through their own experiences and ment and maintenance of soil fertility. Their use is becoming more 
in compliance with the national soil conservation program, are con- extensive each year. Consider the benefits of these crops and there- 
vinced of the value of cover or green manure crops for the improve- by convince yourself of making heavier plantings this fall. 
COVER OR GREEN MANURE CROPS WILL: 
1. Protect the soil from surface erosion. 5. Supply organic matter to the soil, which on decomposing releases 
2. Prevent loss of essential plant elements being leached from the plant food, and indirectly increases the availability of other plant 
fn during the winter period. nutrients already present in the soil. 
3. Improve the structure and water holding capacity of the soil. ; 
4. Increase the all-important nitrogen content of the soil if the cover Improve the humus content of the soil. 
crop used is some type of legume. 7. Increase the yield and quality of the succeeding crops. 
Vetches and Field Peas for Fall and Winter Planting 
Unsurpassed for Hay, Pasture, and Soil Improvement. 
While alfalfa constitutes the principal hay and forage crop of the Common Vetch. Likewise, makes more growth during the 
California, there are many sections, due to their unfavorable cool weather of winter than any other. However, less winter- 
climatic, soil, or moisture conditions, which are wholly unsuited hardy than the Common or Hairy types. Very palatable for live- 
to this crop. Even in alfalfa localities the pernicious bacterial stock of all kinds, either as a pasture or hay, and of extremely 
wilt disease, or water shortages, are making this crop no longer high feeding value. 1 Ib. 25c; 10 Ibs. $2.00. 
Erottable, HAIRY VETCH (Vicia villosa) 
There has been a great need for good hay and pasture crops 
in such regions, and the vetches and field peas have been meet- 
ing this need admirably. Varieties of these crops do well on a 
wide range of soil conditions, and require little or no irrigation 
for their entire development. Also, withstand adverse weather 
conditions such as low temperatures, etc., and have proven of 
extremely high feeding value for livestock. For their best develop- 
ment they should be sown in fall or early winter and harvested 
in late spring for all require a cool moist growing condition as is 
afforded them during our fall, winter and spring months. 
Most of these crops, owing to their habit of growth, do best 
when sown with oats, rye, or barley. One of the best and most 
widely used combinations is Vetch, or Austrian Winter Peas, 
with Kanota Oats. Both the legume and the cereal reach the 
Also called Winter Vetch, Siberian Vetch, etc. An extremely 
hardy vetch being adapted to many adverse conditions. While 
it will do well on most types of soil, if there is good drainage, 
particularly adapted to sandy or sandy loam soils, making satis- 
factory yields on such soil types where other varieties fail. Very 
winter-hardy, rarely if ever being winter-killed. In addition, 
possesses the advantage of being drought-resistant, and more 
alkali tolerant than other varieties. Its chief disadvantage lies in 
the fact that it makes little vegetative growth during the winter 
months. Hence, of little value for winter pasture. During this 
time, however, tremendous root development is made, account- 
ing for its drought-resistance. Plants grow very rapidly with the 
coming of spring weather. 1 Ib. 25c: 10 Ibs. $2.00. 
ideal stage of maturity for hay purposes simultaneously. Vetch AUSTRIAN WINTER PEA (Pisum arv ense) 
is best for hay when cut in full bloom. The most winter hardy of all varieties of field peas. Prefers 
The use of Vetch and Field Peas for soil improvement as cover clay or clay loams, but will succeed on most types of soil pro- 
crops is widely practiced and increasing at a tremendous rate in viding drainage is adequate. Especially adapted to the interior 
our state. Improved soil conditions with a consequent reduction valley and foothill sections. Being very viny with small weak 
in tractor fuel required for soil preparation, large increase in stems, does well in combination with oats, rye, or barley which 
yields, etc., following these legumes is bringing about almost act as a supporting crop. While growth is slow during the cold 
fabulous results in all sections. winter months, a very rapid growth is made in warmer spring 
COMMON VETCH (Vicia sativa) weather. The most promising variety of field pea for hay produc- 
tion in California. Likewise, excellent for pasture and cover crop 
Likewise, called Oregon and Spring Vetch. The most com- purposes. 1 Ib. 25e; 10 lbs. $2.00. Write for quantity prices. 
monly used and best known variety in the state. Succeeds best 
in our own interior valley and foothill regions where it is adapted CANADIAN FIELD PEAS 
to a wide range of soil conditions as long as adequate drainage Another variety of Pisum arvense suitable for the same soil 
is provided, and withstands low winter temperatures. In this and climatic conditions as Austrian Winter Peas. Less winter 
latter respect it is hardier than Purple Vetch. If planted with hardy, however, than the latter. The main advantage of this 
oats, rye, or barley, can be pastured in late winter and early variety over the Austrian Winter Pea is its better growth during 
spring, and by removing livestock in March, will also produce fall and winter months and its earlier maturity in spring. How- 
a good hay crop in May or June. 1 Ib. 25: 10 Ibs. $2.00. ever, due = Be short thick stems, and early maturing seed pods 
aii at it is very difficult to cure as a hay crop. For this reason, best 
PURPLE VETCH (Vicia atropurpurea) used as either a spring pasture crop, especially for hogs, or an 
Succeds under normal conditions in our interior valley sec- early maturing cover crop for soil improvement where early 
tions, but better adapted and the most dependable variety for all spring planting is required of the crop to follow. 1 Ib. 25ce; 
coastal regions. In such regions it produces larger yields than 10 lbs. $2.00. Write for quantity prices. 
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