Michell's Farm Seeds produce profitable crops 

MICHELL’S HIGH-GRADE FARM SEEDS, continued 
RECLEANED CLOVERS 
Clovers weigh 60 pounds per bushel 
Alfalfa, Common (Medicago sativa). Non- 
irrigated. Sow during April and May, 
August and September, 25 pounds per acre, 
preferably with no other crop. 60 pounds 
per bushel. 10 Ibs. $4.00; pk. $5.75; bus. 
$20.00. 
Alfalfa, Grimm. An extremely hardy va- 
riety, less apt to winter-kill than older 
sorts. Heavy yielder and of deep-rooting 
habit. Sow 15 to 20 pounds per acre. 
10 Ibs. $7.50; pk. $10.00; bus. $35.00. 
Alsike or Swedish Clover (7rifolium by- 
bridum). One of the hardiest and most 
tolerant of adverse soil conditions. Grows 
from 1 to 2 feet high. Sow early m the 
spring or early autumn, mixed with timo- 
thy, or 10 pounds per acre if alone. 10 Ibs. 
$7.00; pk. $9.50; bus. $32.00. 
Crimson Clover (Trifolium incarnatum). 
Used principally for soiling or green manur- 
ing. Not hardy more than one season. 
Height 1 to 2 feet. Sow any time from June 
to October, 20 pounds per acre. Lb. 60c.; 
10 Ibs. $4.00; pk. $5.50. 
Mammoth Red Clover (Trifolium pra- 
tense perenne). Domestic origin. This 
differs from the Medium, being of a ranker 
growth and yielding more fodder per acre. 
Sow early in spring or in July and August, 
using 15 pounds per acre alone, or with 
other crops, 10 pounds per acre. 10 Ibs. 
$7.50; pk. $11.00; bus. $42.00. 
Medium Red Clover (Trifolium pratense). 
We offer adapted seed of domestic origin 
only. Excellent for hay purposes, usually 
yielding two crops each year. Sow early in 
the spring or in late summer—July and 
August; if alone, 20 pounds per acre; if 
with other crops, 10 pounds per acre. 10 Ibs. 
$7.00; pk. $10.00; bus. $35.00. 
Lespedeza. A substitute for alfalfa on poor 
land in the South, but has been grown suc- 
cessfully in the latitude of Philadelphia. 
Sow im spring after frost, at the rate of 25 
to 35 pounds per acre. Weighs 25 pounds 
per bushel. Lb. 40c.; 10 Ibs. $2.75; bus. 
$6.50. — 
Sweet or Bokhara Clover (Melilotus alba). 
Used either as a feed-crop or as green ma- 
nure, to plow under. Grows 3 to 5 feet 
high, thrives on almost any soil. Sow 15 
pounds per acre during spring and fall. 
10 Ibs. $3.00; pk. $4.25; bus. $14.00. 
White Dutch Clover (Trifolium repens). 
Choice recleaned seed. Sow 10 to 
pounds per acre if alone, or 5 pounds if 
sown on old turf or with other crops. Oz. 
15c.; Y%Ib. 40c.; WYlb. 65c.; Ib. $1.25; 5 Ibs. 
$5. 65: 10 Ibs. $10. 70; 25 Ibs. $25.75, 
To produce best results all Clover 
Seeds, Field Peas, and Cowpeas should 
be inoculated with LEGUME-AID. See 
page 101. 
CANADA FIELD PEAS 
These are used for various purposes, chief 
among them being a very early green feed; 
when used this way they are sown with oats 
about April 1, at the rate of 14% bushels of 
Peas and 1% bushels of Oats to the acre, 
either drilled or broadcast. Peas may also be 
sown alone at the rate of 3 bushels per acre 
and furnish excellent hay. 60 pounds per 
bushel. Qt. 40c. 
CORN, WHITE KAFFIR 
(For Seed) 
The grain is used for feeding poultry and 
the fodder for cattle. Grows 4 to 6 feet high, 
and produces enormous crops. Can be sown 
as late as July at the rate of 10 pounds per 
acre in drills. 56 pounds per bushel. Lb. 35c. 
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MICHELL CO., 
COWPEAS 
These provide the most inexpensive 
method of bringing soil back to a stage of 
fertility, as they grow in the poorest kind of 
soil, leaving It very rich in ammonia. In the 
latitude of Philadelphia, sow from May 1 to 
July 1, 2 bushels per acre broadcast, or 1 
bushel per acre in drills. For a large crop, sow 
the seed Iate. 60 pounds per bushel. 
New Era. A small, upright-growing, very 
prolific variety of early maturity. Qt. 40c. 
Whippoorwill. Medium early, rai 
growing variety extensively used. Qt. 5 
FLAX 
This is grown for the fibre from which Itnen 
thread is made and also for the seed used tn 
the manufacture of Imseed oil. If grown for 
seed, sow 1 bushel to the acre from May 15 to 
June 15; for fibre sow 1% to 2 bushels per acre. 
56 pounds per bushel. Lb. 40c. 
MANGEL-WURZEL 
Sow 5 pounds per acre in April and May in 
thoroughly plowed, well-manured soil, in 
drills about 2 feet apart. Thin out to 1 foot. 
Golden Tankard. Pkt. 10c.; oz. 25c.; Mlb. 
75c.; Ib. $2.20. 
Lane’s Improved White Sugar. Pkt. 10c.; 
oz. 25c.; Yb. 75c.; Ib. $2.20. 
Mammoth Long Red. Pkt. 10c.; oz. 25c.; 
Jalbw7Se.; 1b $2.20: 
See also page 32 
MILLET 
Can be sown as late as July 15. Desirable 
for green manuring or green food for stock. 
If used for hay, cut just as It matures. 
Hungarian. The seed produces hay not as 
fine as Tennessee Golden and fully a foot 
Iess in height. It can, however, be sown 
some two weeks later. Sow 1 bushel per 
acre. 48 pounds per bushel. Lb. 35c. 
Barnyard. Frequently as high as 12 tons of 
green feed have been obtained from an 
acre. If sown early in May, it may be cut 
twice in one season. Sow 12 pounds per 
acre broadcast, any time from May 1 to 
June 15. 35 pounds per bushel. Lb. 35c. 
Tennessee Golden. Requires a longer season 
to mature. Produces very fine hay and 
makes a larger seed-head. Sow 1 bushel 
broadcast to the acre from April 10 to July 
10. 50 pounds per bushel. Lb. 35c. 
SEED OATS 
They are large, plump, free from weed seeds 
or other foreign substance, and of high vi- 
tality. Sow at the rate of 2% to 3 bushels per 
acre alone or 14% bushels with peas during 
April for best results. 32 pounds per bushel. 
Swedish or Washington. The long, erect 
straw is noted for its ability to stand up in 
rough weather. Grains are very plump and 
nearly pure white. Qt. 40c. 
Vicland. One of the most promising of the 
newer varieties. Highly resistant to rust 
and smut. Heavy yield per acre. Extra 
strong straw, early maturing, not apt to 
sprout in shock, superb yields. For best 
results do not sow more than two bushels 
per acre. Qt. 50c.; bus. $3.50. 
Treat your Seed Oats with Ceresan to 
control Oat smut and increase yield. 
See page 106. 

RAPE 
Dwarf Essex. This can be pastured 8 weeks 
after sowing. Sow 6 pounds per acre 
broadcast, from April 1 to October 1. It 
produces enormous crops and is an ideal 
green manure. 50 pounds per bushel. Lb. 
BBC. 10 Ibs. $3.00. 
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RYE (For Seeding) 
Abruzzi. This is a strain of Rye which came 
originally from Italy. It has the reputation 
of starting off more vigorously in both fall 
and spring, and consequently is sometimes 
recommended where a cover erp. Or pas- 
ture is the primary object. Qt. 4 
Spring. An excellent early green eh or for 
pasture. The grain is used for feeding and 
other purposes, making a larger yield than 
Winter Rye. Sow from May 1 to June 1, 
114 bushels to the acre. 56 ease per 
bushel. Qt. 30c.; pk. $1.50; bus. $4.00 
Rosen Winter. Winter Rye will not mature 
if sown in spring. Qt. 55c. 
SUGAR-CANE - SORGHUM 
Early Amber. The seed can be threshed out 
of the stalks and used as poultry feed. A 
tremendous producer, often growing 12 
feet high. It stands hot, dry weather and 
can be cut several times In one season. 
Sow 25 pounds of seed to the acre in drills 
31% feet apart; 1 to 2 bushels broadcast. 
ar pounes per bushel. Qt. 35c.; 4 qts. 
SUNFLOWER 
Mammoth Russian. This makes an excel- 
lent poultry feed for winter use. Will yield 
as high as 60 bushels per acre. Sow 10 quarts 
per acre, in drills 3 feet apart, dropping the 
seed about every 4 inches. Lb. 40c.; 3 Ibs. 
$1.15; 5 Ibs. $1.85; 10. Ibs. $3.50. 
SUDAN GRASS 
An annual, and must be sown each year. 
Will yield from 2 to 4 tons per acre. Sow in 
drills, or broadcast, 16 to 24 pounds per acre. 
Thrives well in a season of drought. 40 
pounds per bushel. Lb. 35c. 
TIMOTHY 
If sown alone it requires 25 pounds to seed 
an acre; if sown with wheat, 12 to 15 pounds 
are the usual quantities. 45 pounds per 
bushel. 10 Ibs. $1.50; bus. $4.50. 
VETCHES - TARES 
Winter (Vicia villosa). Sometimes called 
Sand or Hairy Vetch. Sow broadcast from 
August 1 to October 1 at the rate of 1 
bushel per acre, to which we suggest adding 
a bushel of winter rye or wheat. In the 
spring It can be plowed under as green 
manure, or when in flower cut for hay. 60 
pounds per bushel. Lb. 45c. 
Spring (Vicia sativa). It is not hardy and 
must be sown in the spring, in May or June, 
1 to 2 bushels per acre if broadcast, and 
1 bushel if in drills, with either spring wheat, 
spring rye or oats for support. 60 pounds 
per bushel. Lb. 40c.; 10 Ibs. $2.00. 
BUCKWHEAT 
In the locality of Philadelphia this is sown 
any time from June 1 to July 15, one bushel 
broadcast to the acre. Makes a very fine qual- 
ity of flour and ts also largely used for poultry- 
feed. Frequently yields 80 bushels to the acre. 
48 pounds per bushel. Qt. 40c.; 4 qts. $1.00. 
SPRING WHEAT 
Marquis. A favorite sort in this locality, 
early, prolific, and vigorous. It often pro- 
duces 50 bushels per acre. Sow in April or 
May, 11% to 2 bushels per acre, broadcast 
or in drills. 60 pounds per bushel. Qt. 35c. 
Two-bushel seamless sacks, used in ship- 
ping farm seeds, in one-bushel lots and over, 
are charged for at 25c. each; returnable at 
price charged if in good condition and pre- 
paid. 
See page 1 for Parcel Post rates 
PHILADELPHIA 5, PA. 
