ROSWELL SEED COMPANY 
ESTABLISHED 1900 19 
MILLETS 
Big German—The small stems and narrow leaves make quick summer hay or pasture. 
Long, tight heads produce an abundance of grain. Sow broadcast for hay using 20- 
25 lbs., usually produces 4-5 tons per acre in about 60 days. Drill in rows for seed 
using 5-10 lbs., will produce 2000-3000 Ibs. threshed grain per acre in about 70 days. 
Requires warm weather, will produce satisfactory crop on reasonably good soil. 
Proso or Hog Millet—The quickest making catch crop. Will mature in 45 to 50 days. 
Low growing sprangled heads. Grain is larger than Big German. Excellent feed for 
poultry and hogs. Has made two crops of grain in one season when planted by June 1st. 
OATS 
Ferguson 922—This variety has produced some of our best yields, often 100 bushels 
per acre of large heavy red grain; around 40 lbs. per bushel. Stools more than others, 
makes good pasture and is a good nurse crop for alfalfa. Plant in August and Septem- 
ber or in February and March, using 100 lbs. seed per acre. 
Texas Red Rust Proof—For years this has been a standard in the Pecos Valley where it 
is still a good producer. Not recommended for planting at altitudes above 5500 feet. 
PEAS (Field) 
Blackeyed—A standard, prolific, main crop, classed as a field pea but excellent for 
table use as green snap or dry shelled. Pods will become 7 inches long and reach snap 
stage in about 45 days or mature dry peas in 60 days. The tall, strong, prolific plants 
make a good forage crop and they are soil builders. We will offer local grown and 
California grown seed. 
Brown (Sugar) Crowder—Used and grown very much the same as Blackeyed Peas. 
Plants are about 28 inches high. Pods are 7 inches long, crowded with 10-12 odd 
shaped peas. 
Cream Crowder—Quite Similar to Brown Crowder in use and growth. Seeds are 
medium smooth, cream color with buff eye. 
POP CORN 
Giant Yellow Mushroom—Yields well in the Southwest and has been our most 
popular variety for a number of years. When popped, it has a distinct flavor, no 
husks or hard centers and is cream colored. Very large yellow kernels. 
RYE 
Balboa—Stools and grows well in cold weather to form a heavy turf which makes 
it one of the best for fall and winter pasture. This crop can be produced on poor 
soil with little moisture and is often turned under for soil building. Plant 60 to 90 
Ibs. per acre in the middle of August for the best fall pasture. 
SORGHUM GRAINS 
Atlas Sorgo—Developed in Kansas by crossing Blackhull Kaffir and Sourless Sorgo. 
An excellent ensilage crop and generally considered to be that only. Will make 
molasses, also, it will make good hay when planted very thick. Tall, stout stalks, 
will resist lodging and become ten feet high if given room, very sweet and leafy. 
The grain has a low feed value. 
Cane, Red Top or Sumac—A well known standard for its high yield of good quality 
bundle feed or hay. Often turned under while green to enrich the soil. Will en- 
dure considerable alkali. Sweet stalks will become 6-8 feet high when drilled in 
rows using 6 lbs. seed per acre. Thick sowings of 60-80 lbs. per acre, broadcast, 
will produce a heavy crop of very fine stems 3-4 feet tall. 
