Sorghum Cane 

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Making Sorghum Syrup From Minnesota’s 
Famous Cane. 
Relieve the Sugar Shortage! 
The Minnesota Crop Improvement Associa- 
tion urges planting of sorghum for syrup manu- 
facture to ease the shortage of sugar. Varie- 
ties recommended are Minnesota Early Amber 
Cane and Dakota Amber, The Iowa Experi- 
ment Station also recommends Minnesota Early 
Amber for Northern Iowa. There are a number 
of sorghum mills in Minnesota and Iowa where 
sorghum may be taken for syrup production. 
Shortage of Seed for 1943 
There is a severe shortage of high germinat- 
ing seed due to the September frost. Insist 
on early maturing varieties of good germina- 
tion. Don’t plant late maturing, southern 
strains unless for fodder. Order early, while 
our high germinating seed is available. See 
Blue Figure Price List. 
MINNESOTA EARLY AMBER—The 
Early Amber Sugar Cane grown in Minne- 
sota is superior to that grown anywhere else. 
It is the earliest strain grown, very hardy, of 
fine quality, and yields from 12 to 20 tons of 
cane per acre, according to soil conditions and 
cultivation. It grows 12 to 18 feet high, yield- 
ing much fodder, of good quality. Early Amber 
Cane and Fodder Corn are often planted to- 
gether, and produce immense yields. 
One acre of Karly Amber Cane will produce 
enough to make 175 to 200 gallons of syrup, of 
delicious rich quality, golden yellow color. 
We offer an improved strain of Minnesota 
Early Amber Sugar Cane which hag been care- 
fully bred for size, sugar content, and palat- 
ability. Sow 8 to 10 Ibs. per acre for syrup. 
Price: 5 lbs, 90c, postpaid. (See Price List.) 
DAKOTA AMBER 39-30-S CANE— 
Low Acid Cane Variety Developed by the South 
Dakota Experiment Station. 
The demand for low acid content Cane of 
early maturity has been met by the introduc- 
tion of Dakota Amber 39-30-S. It grows 55 to 
68 in. tall, the stems are medium large and 
juicy and sweet, tillers freely, the leaves are 
medium in size. It is a good forage and grain 
producer, The following qualities make this 
Cane outstanding: 
Low acid content. 
More sugar, higher feeding value. 
Safe as Sudan Grass. : 
Certified as to purity—uniform maturity. 
. Easy to handle. 
6. A good fodder and grain producer. 
Plant 5 to 10 lbs. per acre in cultivated rows 
or 50 to 60 Ibs. per acre broadcast. 
Price: 5 Ibs. 90c, postpaid. (See Price List.) 
FODDER CANE—(Southern Grown.) A 
profitable feed crop producing as much as 30 
to 35 tons of green feed per acre. It makes 
good hay if cut before it grows too high. It 
Matures later than Early Amber Cane. Sow 50 
to 60 lbs. broadcast or 12 to 15 Ibs. in drills 
per acre. Price: 5 lbs. 85c, postpaid, (See 
Blue Figure Price List.) 
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Plant Millets When Soil Is Warm and Danger of Freezing Is Over 

MILLET— Te Ideal “Catch Crop” 
Although many farmers are now growing 
Millet regularly as a hay crop, it was not un- 
til the last few years that its value was fully 
appreciated as a quick-developing crop. Many 
find it of great value in case of crop failure 
of Clover and Timothy, when dry, spring 
weather cuts short the pasture and meadow 
grasses, or when there is a cold, wet spring 
and corn and other early sown crops are 
drowned out—it is then that Millet is fully 
appreciated. 
Millets may be planted up to July 1 and 
even later, and still produce a crop of hay or 
pasture, Millet hay properly handled has 
great feeding value and milk-producing quali- 
ties. For hay it should be cut as soon as it 
blooms, before the seed forms, otherwise the 
hay is apt to be woody. In more southern 
sections Millet is sown as a catch crop after 
the grain has been harvested. It produces the 
best results in warm, rich soil, 
Sow broadcast, using about 25 Ibs. per 
acre, covering seed three-quarters of an inch 
deep. For a seed crop, allow the Millet to 
ripen fully and harvest with a grain binder. 
JAPANESE MILLET—Billion Dollar Grass 
One of the best forage crops for feeding all kinds of livestock. 
Z 1 being rich in protein and fats. 
beans, as ensilage, it makes an ideal balanced ration 
milk-producing qualities, 
one of soy beans). 
may be sown from May to July. 
For hay, cut it just before it blossoms, and cure the same as clover. 
High in 
Combined with soy 
(two parts of millet to 
. Adapted to all sections of the country; it makes more hay 
than any other millet, and requires less seed, 
It is the ideal catch crop, and 
It also 
makes good pasture, but the cattle must be accustomed to it gradually. 
1—It grows 4 to 8 ft. high and produces 5 to 6 tons of hay per acre. 
2—It is drought-resistant, yet can be grown on wet or poor soil. 
3—It is good for exterminating quack grass as it stools heavy. 
4—It is cheap to sow, only 20 to 25 pounds of seed per acre being required. 
5—It is very palatable and is liked by all classes of livestock. 
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FOXTAIL MILLETS 
Sow 15 to 20 pounds per acre. 
GERMAN OR GOLDEN—This is one of 
the best varieties for hay and fodder. It makes 
rapid, vigorous growth, often yielding 3 to 5 
tons of hay per acre, on good rich goil, It 
grows 4 to 5 feet high, is of rather coarse ap- 
pearance, and should be cut for hay before it 
is in full bloom, At this stage, the hay is of 
the best quality, and so tender it can be fed 
to hogs. 
SIBERIAN—We think this the best Millet 
for dry sections. It is extremely hardy, drought 
resistant, and about two weeks earlier than 
Golden Millet. It stools heavily, is very leafy, 
and yields enormous quantities of fine quality 
hay. It produces 50 to 70 bushels of seed 
per acre. 
Price: Any variety, 5 Ibs. 85c, postpaid. 

PROSO MILLETS 
Sow 25 pounds per acre. 
TURGHAI PROSO—tTurghai Millet grows 
three feet tall and has a purple spreading 
head. The stems bear a wide leaf similar to 
corn and are not woody. It withstands con- 
siderable drought. It is a red seeded variety, 
like Early Fortune. Turghai has yielded from 
50 to 70 bushels on heavy soil and three tons 
of hay per acre. Contains 17% protein and is 
one of the richest feeds for hogs, cattle, sheep 
and poultry. Ask for free circular. 
EARLY FORTUNE—This seed is of a 
shiny reddish brown about the size of Turghai. 
The heads are compact. It matures rather 
early, growing about medium height. It is 
ready to harvest in 50 to 60 days after sowing. 
For larger quantities see Blue Figure Price List 
SS A ST MD ETS NESTE I IO EST ES SE TTR TT 
Grow Sunflower 
for Ensilage and Fodder 
(Mammoth Russian) 
Sunflower for ensilage and fodder is now ad- 
vocated by experiment stations. Profitable where 
Seasons are too short for other forage plants, 
sorghums, etc. 
A profitable crop for fattening hens or pro- 
ducing eggs. Flower heads measure 12 to 22 
inches across, containing many seeds. Price: 
Lb, 35c, 5 lbs. $1.25, postpaid, 

Cyclone 
Hand 
Seeder 
only 
$2.75 
POSTPAID 

SEED SowerR ’ 


y THE SOWER THAT 
=f) SCATTERS EVENLY. 
This simple, light, strong, hand seeder sows 
timothy, clover, millet, and grass seeds, as well 
as flax, wheat, rye, oats, buckwheat, turnips, 
and fertilizers perfectly even, in any quantity, 
from one quart to three bushels per acre. Can- 
vas bag holds one-half bushel seed. Shipping 
weight, 4 pounds. Price: $2.55, not prepaid. 

SEED TREATMENTS 
BARBAK—This dependable seed corn 
treatment increases germination and stand at 
a cost of 2c per acre. Permits earlier plant- 
ing, prevents seed rotting, and insures in- 
creased yield. Price: 11% oz. pkt. (enough for 
1 bu. seed) 15c, prepaid. Not prepaid, 1 Ib. 
tin (60-acre size) 75c. See page 70. 
SEMESAN JR.—aAnother seed corn treat- 
ment which destroys seed-borne diseases, pro- 
tects seed from rotting in cold wet soil, thus 
makes early planting possible. Price: 11% oz. 
(enough for 1 bu. seed) 15c, prepaid. Not 
prepaid, 1 lb. 75c. 
CROTOX BIRD REPELLENT Saves 
seed and replanting. Stops crows, pheasants 
and other birds, as well as squirrels, gophers, 
woodchueks, ete., from destroying planted 
seed. For seed corn, soybeans and other 
smooth coated seed, Price: Y% pint (treats 
1 bu. seed) 60c, 1 pt. $1.00, prepaid. 
CERESAN—For 
wheat, oats, barley. 


treating seed grains— 
See page 65 for details. 
SEMESAN BEL—For treating seed pota- 
toes. See page 21 for details. 
SEMESAN—For treating all garden and 
flower seeds. See page 17 for details, 
NITRAGIN — For inoculating Altfalfas, 
Clovers, Soy Beans, and Garden Peas and 
Beans. Boosts yields and enriches soil. See 
page 64, 
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FREE: Circulars fully describing any of the 
above seed treatments, on request, 
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