
A field of NORGHUM Sorghum grown on the Bober Seed Farms 
1949 was the driest year with us since 1936. After six weeks without a 
sign of rain, we installed the Stout Sprinkler Irrigation system, which helped 
produce a good seed crop of Norghum Sorghum. 
NORGHUM 
Grow Two Where One Grew Before 
Norghum is an earlier maturing combine grain sorghum developed by Clifford 
Franzke of the South Dakota Experiment Station for the needs of South Dakota 
and other semi-arid districts. The yield is considerably higher than other 
standard varieties of grain sorghum because it is also two weeks earlier 
maturing. 
Norghum grows to a height of 36 to 46 inches. The seed cluster is long and 
open, which allows for drying of the seed, and is better than other compact 
types which often mold. The seed germinates rapidly and at low temperatures. 
Norghum is a row crop to be cultivated like corn or cane and other milo 
varieties. Plant 4 to 6 pounds per acre. 
10 Ibs. $2.25; 50 Ibs. $10.50; 100 Ibs. $20.00 
MARTIN'S COMBINE MILO 
1. It has a mass of fine roots which draw more of the available moisture from 
the soil. 
2. Its comparatively small leaf area reduces the loss of moisture. 
3. It has an evaporation-resistant waxy coating on leaves and sheaths. 
4. It has the ability to suspend growth during periods of sever drought and 
then resume growth when conditions improve. 
For western and southwestern states we advise—Plant the Limit of this 
Combine Milo for grain which takes place of corn in some areas. Only 6 to 8 
pounds per acre. 
10 Ibs. 95c; 25 Ibs. $2.00; 50 Ibs. $3.75; 100 Ibs. $6.50; 500 Ibs. $29.60 
RANCHER SORGHUM 
Most dependable dryland forage 
A South Dakota Experiment Station introduction that saves stockmen 
thousands of dollars by preventing losses from acid poisoning and gives us a 
most dependable drought-resistant safe forage. RANCHER SORGHUM is a 
hybrid developed by crossing and recrossing Low Acid selections from Dakota 
Black Amber Cane. 
This plant with its sweet leafy stalk has produced six and one-half tons 
of forage and 2,260 pounds of grain per acre, 25 per cent more than the Amber 
Cane alongside it. 
50 Ibs. $6.50; 100 Ibs. $12.50 
BOBER'S as 

