SEED GRAINS (Continued) 
FLAX 
: A large seeded Wilt Resistant Variety, developed 
Bison by the North Dakota Experiment Station. This 
variety has proven more satisfactory than any other for 
growing particularly on older farms in Minnesota and 
Dakota. 
. A variety somewhat earlier than Bison and 
Red Wing with smaller seed. A good yielder especially 
in southerh Minnesota and Iowa. 

BUCK WHEAT 
Has the advantage of remaining in bloom for 
Japanese a considerable period and produces seed 
earlier. On this account it can be grown farther north. Re- 
sists drouth and blight very well. Seed is rich dark brown 
in color. 
. It is early and remains longer in bloom 
Silver Hull than other sorts. A fine variety for honey 
bees, Grain is of a beautiful light gray color, and has a thin 
husk. 
SPELTZ-EMMER 
A dry land grain introduced from Russia. A species of 
drought-resisting barley, and not inclined to rust. Thrives 
on poor land, prairie regions, and in stony ground. Yields 
heavier than oats or barley. Sow 70 to 80 pounds per acre. 
Plant Food Required By Crops 
Phosphoric 
Acre Yield| Nitrogen Acid Potash 
Alfalfa 4 tons 190.4 43.0 178.4 
Blue Grass 1 ton 26.6 10.8 42.0 
Clover 2 tons 82.0 15.6 65.2 
Corn 75 bu. 69.6 vi he’ 16.5 
Timothy 2 tons 39.6 12.4 54.4 
Oats 50 bu. 32.0 13.0 9.6 
Rye 35 bu. 52.6 24.0 40.0 
Soy Beans 29: 0tE 129.1 SOt0R 86.0 
Barley 50 bu. 56.7 25.0 48.0 
