A Hea, Producing Fast Growing Sweet Fasting Crop 
ATLAS SORGO 
Early Drouth Resistant; Very Palatable and Nutritious 
This is one of the most sensational Forage Crops ever developed. It is an enormous pro- 
ducer. Yielded up to 18.7 tons per acre, under conditions where corn yielded only half as 
much. In dry seasons it has out produced corn in grain yields 3 to 1. Nebraska and other 
States report it the heaviest forage producer. With favorable moisture conditions corn 
may outyield it in grain production, but we know of no other crop that can equal it asa 
forage producer. From Nebraska, through Iowa and on East, down South to the Gulf it is 
a wonderful fodder crop. The juice of Atlas Sorgo is very sweet. That makes Atlas Sorgo 
highly palatable to livestock, and it is a very nutritious feed. ' Cattle especially will leave 
most any kind of.feed to get at Atlas Sorgo. They thrive on it. In extreme drouth years we 
have seen farmers bring their stock through the winter with nothing but Atlas Sorgo fed 
right out of the shock. It brought them through in excellent condition, fat and sleek in the 
spring, as though they had been fully corn fed. This crop also makes wonderful ensilage. 
Highly Drouth Resistant 
The average crop like corn for example, if it is severely injured by drouth it will stop 
growing. Atlas Sorgo on the other hand will start up again. In sections where drouth com- 
pletely dried up corn, Atlas Sorgo remained green. The crop also seems highly resistant 
against grasshopper damage. Where one corn field was almost completely wiped out by grass- 
hoppers, Atlas Sorgo was practically untouched. This ability to stand up under unfavorable 
conditions makes it an extremely valuable crop. Grows 10 to 12 ft. tall. It has good strong 
stocks. It is very resistant against lodging. The seeds of Atlas Sorgo are white and very pal- 
atable. Plant 8-12 lbs. per acre at corn planting time or after. Rows 40 inches apart. Cut a lit-_ 
tle before frost. Shock to cure. 
All of our Sorghums and Millet seeds are GRO-COATED BRAND. We find that these crops are 
greatly benefited by this process, especially in years when cold or wet weather follows planting. 
See Item 220 on Price List for quotations. 
“ewes Early Atlas 
N © R K A Ni Referred to As 
This crop very closely resembles Atlas Sorgo in the way it grows and in the 
type of grain it produces. It is, however, quite a bit earlier in maturity (about 
10 days to 2 weeks earlier). That means, of course, it can be successfully grown 
much farther north than Atlas. In areas south of Central Iowa the Atlas would 
produce more tonnage as it makes a taller growth. However, areas having shorter 
seasons or for planting later in the season this Norkan is a good selection. While 
it will not make as tall a growth, the grain yields generally equals Atlas. 
This crop is a cross of Atlas Sorgo with Early Sumac Cane. It is sweet stalked 
and very palatable as a fodder crop. Plant like Atlas. (See also NORGHUM on 
next page.) 
We have some beautiful seed for you. See Item 221 on Price List. 
ie Lots, Postpaid, any variety described on this page: 1 1b., 30e; 5 Ibs., $1.00; 
Ibs., $1.75. 
Picture shows grain. produc- 
tion. of Atlas Sorgo. Makes 
wonderful feed staiks and all fed 
right from the shock. 
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us a card if you 
mislay our Pink 
Price List. 
Showing German or Golden 
the This is that beautiful, heavy growing variety that makes such won- 
rowth of derful production. Its leafy growth may attain a height up to 4 and 
g 5 ft. Yields as high as 4 tons per acre are reported and seed yields 25 
Billion to 40 bu. The feeding value of the hay is similar to that of other grass 
Dollar crops. 
Grass Millet seed should not be sown until after corn planting time. It 
wants warm soil and weather. Does not like cool weather. Since it is 
A 11 forage a fast growing crop it can be planted late. It will make a hay crop in 
crops on around 50 to 65 days, depending on conditions. Sow 35 to 45 lbs. per 
: this page acre for hay, or 20 to 25 for a seed crop. Makes best hay when cut just 
pet oS (except before blooming. Being shallow rooted, it does not do too well as a 
pasture. Can be cut for seed when seed can be rubbed out of heads by 
hand. If combined let it get thoroughly ripe. 
We have some very fine seed for you. It’s all Gro-Coated Brand. 
That gives you greater assurance of getting satisfactory stands. See 
Item No. 225 on price list. 
Pork Producer) 
are priced Gro- 
Coated. 
lion Ep Grass tonsa 
Also Known as Broom Corn Millet and Russian Wheat 
This Millet is grown almost exclusively for seed. A very prolific pro- 
ducer, Seeds are larger than other millets. Makes fine feed. It is used 
This is a tall growing variety of Millet that has high yielding 
ability. With favorable moisture conditions it yields up to 26,000 
to as high as 50,000 pounds of green feed per acre where produced. 
It also has the ability to produce a lot of seed. Seed yields of 1000 
to as high as 2000 pounds per acre are reported. It does not stand 
heat and drouth as well as Sudan Grass or Atlas Sorgo. Yet we 
have had some wonderful productions even in dry years. This 
crop is especially grown in Iowa and states to the north and east, 
including the New England states. Farther south we would con- 
sider Sudan grass, Sorgo or Norkan better. Billion Dollar grass is 
a fast growing crop. It can make a hay crop in 6 to 8 weeks after 
seeding. Do not sow too early, generally around corn planting 
time or after, even into June or July. We recommend sowing 20 
lbs. of seed per acre. It will grow up to 6 to 8 ft. high on soil 
of good fertility. It makes good feed for cattle and sheep. It is 
widely used for pasture. It does not become poisonous because 
of drouth or frost. By ordering early we can take care of your 
orders. For Price See No. 232 on Price List. Any item on this 
Sey postpaid, 1 lb., 35e; 5 lbs., $1.25; 10 Ibs., 
2.00. 
Berry's Seeds Best in Purity and Cost 
Dear Sir: Mt. Horeb, Wisc. 
I have a 115 acre farm and have been farming for 
myself 30 years. During that time I have bought from 
many different seed companies but the biggest difficulties 
were purity and high cost. But, during the past few 
years I have bought all of my seed from Berry’s. Your 
seed cannot be beat for purity and reasonable cost. 
Yours, Orvin Barton. 
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in some countries for human food. Equal to Barley in feeding value. 
Makes extra fine poultry feed. 
Proso is a heavy seed producer, yielding up to 60 to 70 bushel per 
acre. It matures in sixty to seventy days. Makes a good cash crop. 
Needs warm weather and soil for quick germination. Sow 40 to 50 lbs. 
per acre. Drill in close rows or broadcast. See Item No. 227 on Price 
List. All Millet prices are for Gro-Coated Brand seed. 
_BERRY'S ANNUAL PORK PRODUCER 
A rapid growing mixture of legumes, forage and grass crops. Can 
be used a few weeks after seeding. Very productive. High in protein. 
Builds big body frames, reduces grain consumption. Makes hogs of 
marketable size in quicker time. Contains Vetch, Rape, Rye, Bar- 
ley, Oats, Wheat, etc. Sow 50 to 60 lbs. per acre early in spring. 
See Item No. 234 on Price List, This seed does not come Gro-Coated. 
Quality High—Prices Low 
Kyles Ford, Tenn. 
Dear Sirs: 
I find your seed to be of the same high quality that 
you recommend. I get good yields. Also, the prices are 
low and I like your different grades of various seeds. 
Sincerely yours, C. Jack Johnson, 
