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Sorghums have proven that they “can take it.” 
They adapt themselves to sandy soils and are 
drought and grasshopper resistant. Their principal 
use is for fodder, but they are also grown for 
grain and seed. 
Plant 4 to 6 pounds per acre on dry land and 
8 pounds on irrigated land; when drilled or broad- 
cast, 50 to 60 pounds are required. The most 
successful practice for the production of sorghums 
on dry land is fall listing followed by light harrow- 
ing in the spring before the planting date to con- 
trol weeds. Plantings should be made in the old 
lister furrows. Planting should be delayed until 
the soil is warm enough to insure good germination. 
In general, sorghums should be planted during the 
latter part of May or early in June, which is about 
a week later than the normal time for planting 
corn. The germination of sorghums is commonly 
not high and no untested seed should be planted. 
Sorghum seeds are particularly susceptible to de- 
struction by soil organisms known as fungi. An 
excellent insurance against poor stands from this 
cause is to treat the seed with a mercury dust 
compound which will also control smut. For in- 
formation see page 86. The stalks of sweet sor- 
ghums contain sweet juices, are very leafy and 
are generally grown for hay and fodder. The 
stalks of the grain sorghums are dry and pithy 
and they are grown for grain. They are non- 
saccharine. 
SWEET SORGHUMS 
ATLAS SORGO is a large, long-season forage 
sorghum developed at the Hays, Kansas, Experi- 
ment Station. It is quite drought resistant and 
produces big yields under favorable conditions. 
Being very leafy, it is used to a considerable 
extent for the production of silage in Kansas, 
eastern Colorado and Arkansas valley. 
AMBER CANE, maturing in 80 to 100 days, is the 
favorite in many sections because it is the 
earliest. Usually slightly mixed black and red, 
or red and black. 
IMPROVED COES SORGO is a white seeded, semi- 
sweet dual purpose crop. The five stemmed, 
leafy stalk and the seed are very palatable. 
Seed threshes free from the hull. 
LEOTI RED CANE produces a semi-compact reddish 
head that droops slightly at the tip when ripe. 
The stalk is sweet, juicy and leafy. Matures at 
about the average fall frost date when planted 
June lst to June 6th. 
ORANGE CANE, maturing in 100 to 110 days, has 
higher,sugar content and produces more fodder 
than black and red. There are two varieties 
in common use—Red Orange and Sourless 
Orange-or African Millet. 
RED TOP, SUMAC OR REDHEAD CANE, matures 
115 to 125 days, and is very popular where good 
forage is required. It is very leafy, sweet and 
has high feeding value. Seed threshes free from 
the hull. 
FREMONT CANE, a selection from Orange Sorgo, 
similar to Early Sumac. Matures about the 
same time as black amber. 
SURGHUMS 
FIELD 
SEEDS 
TEXAS SEEDED RIBBON CANE, GOOSENECK, 
HONEY DRIP and SUGAR DRIP are large, leafy, 
sweet varieties producing good forage when the 
season is long enough for them to mature. Also 
used to some extent for sorgo ‘lasses. 
MIDLAND—A new late maturing sorghum suitable 
for Arkansas Valley and South. Midland is a 
dual purpose crop. Has a sweet stalk. Is dwarf 
and suitable for combining. 
GRAIN SORGHUMS 
BLACKHULL WHITE KAFIR. maturing 115 to 140 
days, grows 5 to 6 feet tall. Stalks are dry, 
pithy and slightly acid, with 12 to 16 leaves. 
Grain is white and makes good poultry feed. 
CHEYENNE SWEET STALK KAFIR is an early ma- 
turing white Kafir growing on a sweet stalk. It 
is a dual purpose crop providing good grain and 
palatable fodder. : 
HEGARI is a grain sorghum resembling Kafir and 
Atlas Sorgo. Grows ‘4 to 5 feet tall and matures 
in 120 days. Makes an excellent grain crop and 
fodder that is relished by stock. Seeds are 
chalky white. Stalks fairly sweet. Leaves broad, 
long and numerous. 
HIGHLAND KAFIR is a white seeded dual purpose 
crop, producing grain of good feeding value and 
juicy, leafy, fine stemmed stalks with narrow 
leaves. It is similar to Improved Coes Sorgo, but - 
produces a more sprangled head. 
MILO MAIZE stalks are stout, pithy and scantily 
supplied with leaves. Milo make poor silage, 
but the grain has a high feeding value. 
DWARF YELLOW MILO. BEAVER, SOONER, 
WHEATLAND, WESTLAND. These are all com- 
bine types and are the most popular, tested 
varieties. 
SUDAN GRASS 
This is an annual, non-saccharine sorghum. The 
straw is very palatable, and under favorable con- 
ditions, two cuttings of hay may be obtained. It 
can be pastured to good advantage. Plant as soon 
as the ground is warm or at any time during the 
summer so long as 70 to 80 days intervene before 
the first expected frost. Seeded in rows 36 to 42 
inches apart, 2 to 3 pounds per acre are sufficient; 
in rows 18 to 24 inches, 4 to 6 pounds; when drilled 
or broadcast, 16 to 24 pounds. It will be possible 
to obtain registered stocks of both the common 
variety and sweet variety of Sudan Grass seed. 
Prices: (Ige. pkg. 10c) (Ib. 40c) (5 Ibs. $1.75) not 
SWEET SUDAN GRASS. A late development that is 
rapidly finding favor with feeders and stockmen 
for hay, forage, and pasture. It contains more 
Saccharine than the common type and therefore 
better feeding value. However, the same danger 
of Prussic Acid poisoning still exists. 
PRICES 
Prices will be given on request on Farmers and 
Ranchers Price List. 
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80 ; THE WESTERN SEED COMPANY, DENVER, COLORADO 
