






CROPS FOR SOIL RENOVATION 
SUMMER CROPS 
Sov Bean Virginia Brown. (Sow 40 Ibs. per acre.) The Soy Bean is 
y being more generally used as its merits become known. 
The importation of the Soy Bean from the Orient makes it unprofitable 
to grow for commercial beans or for seed, but for early spring planting 
for June cover crop and for green manuring it is very valuable. It 
is hardier than the cow pea and on that account may be planted 
earlier. It is valuable to grow in young vineyards either to be plowed 
under or for green feed for dairy cows. (Ib. 30c) (10 Ibs. $2.50) 
postpaid. Write for quantity price. 
ine (Sow 40 Ibs. per acre.) For 
Whip-Poor-Will Cow Pea many years the Whip-Poor-Will 
has been the standard summer cover crop not only here but through- 
out the South. It will grow on practically all kinds of soils, is of easy 
culture and has a big, strong, deep root system. A rapid grower, 
shading the soil from excessive heat and leaving no room for weeds. 
As well as. being a good cover crop, it may be used for hay, ensilage, 
or pasture. The seeds may be used for stock feed or human con- 
- sumption. Very drouth resistant. Plant from April 1 to September i 
(Ib. 30c) (10 Ibs. $2.50) postpaid. Write for quantity price. 
(Sow 40 Ibs. per acre.) Very similar in 
Brabham Cow Pea every respect to Whip-Poor-Will, but is 
resistant to nematode. Few districts are free from nematode and 
while other crops nurse it thus spreading it over wider territory, the 
Brabham will discourage its development and if repeatedly planted 
may eradicate it from the field in which the Brabham is planted. 
(Ib. 30c) (10 Ibs. $2.50) postpaid. Write for quantity price. 
Sesbania (Sow 40 Ibs. per acre.) A valuable cover crop for hot 
sections only, and seed should be sown in May or June. 
With five or six irrigations a dense, tall growth is obtained in two 
months. Early in August the crop may be plowed under with a disc 
plow and the stalks will rapidly rot. Very worth while cover crop for 
orchard and !ettuce land. (Ib. 40c) (10 Ibs. $3.50) postpaid. Write 
for quantity price. P 
(Sow 30-40 Ibs. per acre.) This bean is always 
Blackeye Bean profitable to the grower because it yields 1,500 
to 2500 pounds per acre without irrigation and on almost any kind of 
soil. It is a good cover crop and soil renovator. The beans find 
ready market at a fair price. Rabbits will not eat the Blackeye. 
(Ib. 30c) (10 Ibs. $2.50) postpaid. Write for quantity price. 
WINTER CROPS 
(Sow 20 Ibs. per acre.) A native clover and one 
Bur Clover of the best nitro-gathering crops. Needs but little 
moisture and will thrive on very poor soil. (Ib. $1.20) (10 Ibs. $11.50). 
(Sow 50-60 Ibs. per acre.) These may be 
Canadian Field Pea planted as late as January and yet be 
plowed under in time for planting a summer crop. The Canadian Pea 
may also be planted-as early as September. (Ib. 25c) (10 Ibs. $2.00) 
postpaid. Write for quantity price. 
(Sow 20 Ibs. per acre.) A valuable soil reno- 
Melilotus Alba vator because of its large and extensive root 
system penetrating’ deep into hard subsoil, there decaying, permits 
* moisture to enter and break up the hard pan. These roots aiso add 
nitrogen and humus which is essential to building up run-down soil. 
It is better to broadcast the seed as Sweet Clover seed should be 
very close to the surface. (Ib. 40c) (10 Ibs. $3.50) postpaid. Write 
for quantity price. 
: ° (Sow 20 Ibs. per acre). One of the best. le- 
Melilotus Indica gumes for green manuring because it may be 
_ planted in the fall when all crops have been harvested and will grow 
all winter with only the season’s rain. In citrus orchards, if allowéd 
to stand until July, will prevent much of the June drop. (Ib. 25c) 
(10. Ibs. $2.00) postpaid. Write for quantity prices. 
(Yellow Blossom Sweet Clover). Similar 
Melilotus Officinalis ; to Melilotus Alba but has yellow blos- 
soms. (Ib. 40c) (10 Ibs. $3.50) postpaid. 
(Sow 60 Ibs. per acre.) Used extensively for 
Purple Vetch planting in citrus groves during the rainy season 
because of its rapid growth. It does not have the same tendency to - 
stop growing when the temperature drops to around 26 degrees as do 
many other varieties of cover crop. However it does not stand quite 
as much cold as Melilotus Indica. It is also a valuable crop for hay 
or silage. (Ib. 25¢) (10 Ibs. $2.00) postpaid. Write for quantity price. 
(Sow 60 Ibs. per acre.) This variety also 
Common Vetch makes an excellent cover crop for fall sow- 
ing and is commonly sown with a grain crop. When sown together 
the Vetch is held off -the ground and at the same time fertilizes the 
grain crop. For this purpose sow 30 lbs. of grain and 20 Ibs. of Vetch 
per acre. (Ib. 25c) (10 Ibs. $2.00) postpaid. Write for quantity price. 
. (Horse Bean or Faba Bean.) (Sow 60- 
Broad Windsor Bean 80 Ibs. per acre.) Grows upright on a 
single stem bearing a profusion of large, well-filled pods. The roots 
are enormously productive of nitrogen. It will withstand 28 degrees 
temperature, therefore may be planted as late as September for best 
results as a winter cover crop. (Ib. 25c) (10 Ibs. $2.00) postpaid. 
Write for quantity price. 
° (Small Horse Bean.) (Sow 40-50 Ibs. 
Small Windsor Bean per acre.) This is identical with the 
Broad Windsor except that it will not grow as large. It is preferred 
by many for a cover crop because, the seed being small, it requires 
fewer pounds to plant an acre. (Ib. 25c) (10 Ibs. $2.00) postpaid. 
. (Brassica Alba.) (Sow 10-15 lbs. per acre.) 
White Mustard Sometimes called White Mustard. It grows 
very rapidly and is now used extensively as a cover crop. (Ib. 35c) 
(10 Ibs. $3.00) postpaid. 
(B. Nigra). (Sow 6 lbs. per-acre). Sometimes 
Black Mustard -*).2 Trieste. The most commonly used mustard. 
Although not so rapid in growth as the white mustard it makes a 
heavier tonnage. (Ib. 30c) (10 Ibs. $2.50) postpaid. 
Wild California Mustard (B, Arvenis Charlock) (Sow 8-10 
lbs. per acre). Used to some ex- 
tent for a cover crop. (Ib. 25c) (10 Ibs. $2.00) postpaid. 
Malva Button Weed.) (Sow 15-20 Ibs. per acre.) Does a little 
better on poor soils than mustard. (Ib. 25c) (10 Ibs. $2.00) 
postpaid. 
DWARF ESSEX RAPE 
Pasture for Hogs, Sheep and Poultry—Sow 10 Ibs. per acre. 
An extra quick growing green forage crop for use any time dur- 
ing the fall, winter and spring. Rape can never become a pest as it 
belongs to the same general’ family as the turnip and rutabaga, and 
when planted under favorable conditions of soil.and season, it makes 
an immense crop of green forage, juicy and succulent, and often at 
a time of year when little green feed is available. (Ib. 40c) (10 Ibs. 
$3.50) postpaid. Write for quantity prices, 
SUNFLOWER 
. (Sow 5 Ibs. per acre). Should be planted 
Mammoth Russian largely for seed or silage. It makes a good 
windbreak around your garden. It is a valuable plant that grows any- 
where with little attention. (Ib. 35c) (10 Ibs. $3.00) postpaid. Write 
for quantity prices. 
MILLET 
. (Sow 25 lbs. per acre). A heavy yielder 
German or Golder of seed if it can be protected from birds. 
Good pasture where moisture is scarce. Height 3 to 4 feet. (Ib. 25c) 
(10 Ibs. $2.00) postpaid. 
(Sow 25 Ibs. per acre). This is the large- 
Hog or Manitoba seeded variety. Excellent where feed is 
needed in a hurry, as it can be pastured in six weeks.. Height 3. to 4 
feet. (Ib. 25c) (10 Ibs. $2.00) postpaid. 
pecerEnel eMUSSER SEED Co. 
Le , CALIFORNIA 

