





Peanuts are a profitable “cash” crop. Easily 
grown on any soil. In addition to the nuts, the 
hay is superior to alfalfa as it contains more fats 
and is equal in protein, An excellent soil-im- 
prover. Shell the seed before planting, but where 
. there is sufficient moisture this practice’ is not 
‘necessary. If planted in corn, 30 pounds will 
plant 4.acres; planted alone, 30 to 40 pounds in 
2%- to $-foot rows, dropping seed in hills 8 to 
10 inches apart. Cover 1 to 2 inches deep. Culti- 
-yvate thoroughly until nuts begin to form. 
865 Spanish. 
10 Ibs. $1.90; 100 lbs, $16.00. 
866 Valencia.  yinest large variety. Pods Epstein 3 or 
4 red-skinned nuts of handsome appearance. e flavor is 
mild and ‘sweet. Lb. 45c¢; 2 ibs. SOc; 5 Ibs. $1.75: Not 
prepaid: 10 Ibs. $2.65; 100 Ibs, $23.50. 
867 Runner. 


10 Ibs. $1.85; 100 lbs. $15.50. 

_ CHUFAS 
~815- “The Chufa i i 
a is a species of ground-nut, i 
iad Any land suitable for corn, cotton, ees | 
reat isae rt a ee crop of Peer Plant from 
é une, .in - to 3-f 
dropping 3 to 5 Chufas together, 16 to £8. inches 
’ apart in the row, and cover 2 inches deep. In the fall 
la up a few plants for your stock to taste, and they 
Kh ae go over the entire field and will attend to 
: e Bry cy er Requires 1~to 144 pecks to plant an 
ecre. 3 he crop is usually matured about September 
hate a ie ba eres ore me to turn -the 
: “A, ° ; . Cc; 2 Ss. - 
..$1.75. Not prepaid: 10 Ibs. $2.60: 100 Ibe ‘923-00. 
ARTICHOKE 
(816 Jerusalem or Ground. Every hog-raiser 
should grow Artichokes, for they come year after 
and keep the hogs in fine condition. You srow them 
just-as you. would potatoes: Cut them, two eyes to the 
piece and plant 2. inches deép,.15 to 18 inches apart in 
3- to 3%4-foot rows. In the fall when they have ma- 
tured, turn the hogs into the field, and they will feed 
on. them all winter except when the ground is wet or 
frozen. They are more productive than potatoes. 
Yields of. 700 bushels have been grown on an acre of 
good. land, but 300 to 400 bushels is nearer the average 
crop, - Although ‘grown principally for hogs, they, are 
fine food: for, cattle, ‘sheep, and horses. Also make an 
excellent table dish. when served hdét or chilled. -Re- 
quires about.250 pounds to plant an acre. Plant during 
March or April, the earlier the better; they stand con- 
siderable drought and extreme-cold weather. Lb. 35c; 
ee 60c; 5 lbs. $1.25. Write for larger quantity 

m and Field Seeds 







An early, heavy bearer; bushes grow 
close; are easily cultivated and gathered. Nuts are small 
and sweet. Lb. 35¢; 2 Ibs. 65c;3 5 Ibs. $1.35. Not prepaid: 





Excellent for ni Grow ir Boe 
feed, the nuts will remain in ground in goo condition unt 
eaten out, Lb. 35¢; 2 Ibs. 65¢; 5 lbs. $1.35. Not prepaid: 




PLENTYof FEED CROPS 









DWARF “=: 
ESSEX RAPE 
876 Relished by all kinds of stock, but prin- 
ecipally planted for hogs and poultry. Tops look 
like rutabagas, but larger; make fine “greens” 
for table as a substitute for turnip or spinach 
“ereens,’’ When ‘young. i : Ais a 
Grows 15 to 30 inches high and makes a.crop 
in 6 to 8 weeks. _Sow any time during the spring, ; 
summer, and fall, either in drills. (4 pounds per 
acre).or broadcast (8 pounds per acre). Planted 
ture 20 hogs for 3 months. § 
You should plant 










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egge-producing poultry-feed it has ne aunt: ona ipaved 
make good fodder; the whole plant makes fine ensil 
and hog-feed. Plant from March to September, at t . 
rate of 6 to 8 pounds. to the acre, in rows 3 feet apart 
and hills 1 foot apart in the row; ‘when 4 to 6 inch 
tall, thin to one stalk to the hill, Pkt. {Oc; Ib 35c} 
9 . > 
2 Ibs. 65c; 5 Ibs. ‘ paid: 3. $f 
eae ginoe. $1.35. Not prepaid: 10 lbs. $2.00; 
REUTER SEED CO., Inc., New Orleans. 
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