ISBELL’S FARM SEEDS 


HEAVY YIELDING SEED OATS 
IT PAYS TO PLANT CLEAN SEED 
VICLAND OATS 
Vicland, since its introduction a few years ago, has 
become a very popular variety for planting on heavy 
rich soils, as it will not lodge. The straw is stiff and 
averages 6 inches shorter than that of Huron Oats, mak- 
ing, it a splendid oat to harvest with a combine. Vic- 
land is of Wisconsin origin, where it is also one of the 
most popular varieties on account of its heavy yielding 
ability, resistance to smut and rust, and high quality. 
The grain is| thin hulled, plump and heavy, matures 
early and is light yellow in color. Because of the plump, 
heavy meat and thin hull, Vicland is a valuable feeding 
oat for all kinds of livestock and poultry, and is an 
especial favorite with turkey and poultry raisers. Vic- 
land is not recommended for light sandy or gravely 
soils on account of its short straw. 
MARION OATS 
This new oat is of Iowa origin, where it has become 
a very popular variety. The straw is stiff and grows 
about 3 inches taller than Vicland. The plump, heavy 
grain is white in color. Marion Oats are resistant to dis- 
ease and the yields are very satisfactory on good soils 
It has done well in Michigan and is a dependable variety 
on good soils in this state. 
NEW EATON OATS 
Here is an outstanding new oat developed at the 
Michigan State Experiment Station and first released in 
1945 in very limited quantity. Seed of this variety is 
still scarce and only a small quantity is available this 
season. This is a white oat, having a thin hull and is 
produced on very stiff straw of medium height. It is 
highly resistant to smut and rust. Fields of this variety 
in the “Thumb” district of Michigan have outyielded all 
other Michigan varieties for the past two years. If grow- 
ing conditions are at all favorable in 1947, much more 
seed will be available for the following season. 
WOLVERINE OATS 
This is one of the old ‘“‘stand-bys” and is still a 
popular and valuable variety in Michigan. Because it is 
a strong, vigorous grower and produces straw of good 
length, it is a very suitable variety for most of the aver- 
age soils of this state. Over a period of twenty years it 
has proved to be a dependable and satisfactory produc- 
ing sort, and is still grown very successfully on a large 
number of Michigan farms. 
DROUGHT RESISTING SUDAN GRASS 
FOR HAY AND PASTURE DURING DRY SEASONS 
NEW SWEET SUDAN 
This new and improved variety of Sudan Grass is 
the result of crossing common Sudan with Leoti Sweet 
Sorghum. This has given it some very desirable quali- 
ties not found in ordinary Sudan. It will grow under 
the same conditions as the original Sudan, but matures 
a week later and produces more and broader leaves. 
The stalks are somewhat taller and the plants stool 
much more. The most noteworthy quality, however, is 
its swet juice and the fact that it does not become dry 
and woody as it reaches maturity. Cattle eat it much 
more readily and it supplies pasture over a longer 
period, as it retains its succulence and _ palatability 
throughout the summer and fall months. 
SUDAN GRASS 
Sudan is an annual quick growing grass which 
makes fine pasture and good hay. After it is well 
started, it will withstand considerable drought and con- 
tinue to grow. As it is of Southern origin, the seed can- 
not be planted successfully until the ground is warm, 
or from June first until the middle of July. 20 to 30 
pounds of seed are sown broadcast per acre. Cattle are 
turned in when the Sudan is two feet high or six to 
seven weeks after sowing. It is eaten readily by all 
kinds of livestock. One acre will support one to three 
cows for two to three months. The 1946 crop of Sudan 
Grass seed was smaller than usual, so that good quality 
seed will probably be in short supply by planting time. 
We advise ordering early to be sure of your supply of 
dependable seed. 

Sudan Yields 8 to 10 Tons 
of Fine Hay Per Acre 

