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BISON 
A standard variety; not so winter-hardy as Rio nor so rust-resistant; but yields a high per- 
centage of oil. Probably better suited for spring planting. Plants of medium height, 
26”-30”, wilt-resistant but susceptible to rust. | 
DAKOTA 
A new variety developed from a cross of Renew x Bison made by A. C. Dillman, at 
Bozeman, Montana in 1938. Highly resistant to wilt and rust; early to mid-season in 
maturity. The plants are medium height (20-26 inches); the seeds brown, of medium 
size; the flowers blue. Dakota is on the recommended list of flax varieties in all the 
North Central states and Canada. It will be tried in South Texas for the first time in 
1947-48. 
GOLDEN 
A rust-resistant and winter-hardy variety that has proven more widely adaptable through 
south Texas than other varieties. 
PUNJAB 
A high yielding variety adapted to irrigated land in Rio Grande Valley and the Winter- 
garden section. 
RIO 
A new disease resistant, winter-hardy variety adapted to the dryland farming sections of 
the Texas coast. Matures uniformly and has given the highest average yield of all vari- 
eties tested on the Texas Gulf Coast. Resistant to both wilt and rust. Plants 26”-36” 
under irrigation, bolls large, seeds brown and slightly larger than Punjab or Bison. Mid- 
season in maturity, averaging 8 days later than Bison. | 
ROYAL 
A rust-resistant variety selected by J. B. Harrington at Saskatoon, Canada. Medium tall 
with stiff straw; mid-season to late in maturity. Seeds are brown with a yellow tip, pro- 
viding a ready means of identification. 
RAPE 
Brassica napus 
DWARF ESSEX 
A cool weather, quick-growing green grazing crop. Furnishes abundant pasturage for 
hogs, sheep, and poultry in 4-6 weeks after sowing. Used also to plant with spring oats 
for grazing and green manure. Thrives best on well worked, moist and fertile loam soils. 
May be planted at intervals of every few weeks in the season to furnish new succulent 
grazing, or to harvest and feed green. Stock will fatten on it. The young, tender growth 
provides an agreeable vegetable dish for table use. 
Though only the first season’s growth is of value for grazing, the plant is a biennial, seed 
being produced in the second year. 
SUNFLOWER 
Helianthus annuus 
MAMMOTH RUSSIAN 
A warm weather crop grown for its seed, high in protein and oil content. Highly valued 
for poultry and bird food. Huge flower heads, often 10-12 inches in diameter; seed large, 
striped white and black. Mature heads often thrown to poultry for feeding. Well adapted 
on loam soils of the corn and sorghum type. 
