1942 SEED AND SUPPLY CATALOG 19 
Russet—A new seedling, bred from two famous varie- 
ties; its strong, compact, upright vines make large healthy 
foliage. Potatoes netted close together, very handsome, 
with eyes on the surface and very shallow, keeps well. 
Late Russets come highly recommended as one of the very 
best potatoes in existence; its flesh is fine, grain white 
as snow; dry and mealy. Ask for prices. 
RAPE 
Dwarf Essex—Grown extensively for foliage, especially 
for sheep. Sown in June or July, it yields a bounteous fall 
pasturage, on which sheep and young stock fatten with 
marvelous rapidity. If sown broadcast, about 5 lbs. per 
acre will be required; if drilled, considerable less will do. 
We have the true Essex Dwarf, which should not be con- 
founded with worthless annual. Ask for price. 
RYE 
Spring Rye—Shorter straw than winter. Ask for price. 
SOY BEANS 
A valuable plant for bringing nitrogen into the soil. 
It is also excellent for green or dried fodder, and the seed 
is very rich in protein, making an excellent dairy feed 
when balanced with other grains. Seed should be sown 
during the months of May or June, using at least one 
bushel to the acre, when sown broadcast, or when sown 
in drills, 2% feet apart, about three pecks to the acre. We 
handle two varieties — WILSON and MANCHU. The 
Wilson is a well-known variety in Pennsylvania for 
an early hay crop. It has fine stems, produces abundant 
foliage, and is also suitable for silage. The Manchu is a 
good all-purpose variety. Valuable for foliage or hogging 
down. Market price. 
SUGAR CANE 
Early Amber—Used largely for fodder; rich in saccha- 
rine, and the best of dairy foods. 
WHEAT 
Marquis Spring Wheat—One of the best varieties, good, 
stiff straw. Ask for prices. 
Clover and Grass Seed 
Timothy—The most extensively grown of all grass for 
hay. Ask for prices. 
Alsyke—Perfectly hardy does not heave in winter. Un- 
surpassed for bees. 
Medium Red—The common variety. 
Mammoth or Pea Vine Clover—A common variety of 
clover used extensively on poor ground and yields well. 
Crimson—An annual with crimson flowers, valuable as 
a fertilizer; sown in late summer after early crops are 
taken off; will produce a heavy growth to turn under the 
following spring. 
Alfalfa—One of the most nutritious plants grown; val- 
uable as a dried hay or for pasture. 
Grimm Alfalfa—This variety is well known and is sown 
because of its hardiness and productiveness. 
Sweet Clover — This is a legume whose value to- 
day as a soil-improver is much appreciated. It is also 
used for forage. It is recommended by authorities and 
