A FIELD OF CANE 
Cane Seed for Forage 
The following varieties are the best tc 
use for forage. Sow 5 to 10 pounds per acre 
in drills or 100 to 150 pounds broadcast for 
hay. 
EARLY AMBER. Largely used to sow for 
forage. Furnishes a large yield of most nutri- 
tious forage which can be fed either green or 
cured, and will yield two or three cuttings a 
year, stooling out thicker each time it is cut. 
Requires 94 days to mature. Lb., 40c; 2 Ilbs., 
75c, postpaid. Ask for prices on larger quan- 
tities. 
ORANGE. A later variety than the Amber 
and is used for forage. It is excellent for en- 
silage. Requires 97 days to mature. Lb., 40c; 2 
lbs., 75c, postpaid. Ask for prices in larger 
quantities. 
RED TOP SUMAC. Makes very fine fodder 
and is very extensively planted in Texas. Re- 
quires 107 days to mature. Lb., 40c; 2 lbs., 75c, 
postpaid. Ask for prices in larger quantities. 
NICHOLSON’‘S PURITY BRAND FANCY RED 
TOP SUMAC. This is our finest quality of Red 
Top Sumac Cane. Requires 107 days to mature. 
Please write us for prices on Purity Brand Red 
Top Cane, as our supply is very limited. 
CANE SORGHUMS FOR HAY AND SYRUP 
Saccharine Sorghums 
CANE SEED FOR SYRUP 
These varieties are largely used for mak- 
ing syrup; they are also used to grow Cane 
for feed and ensilage. Sow in drills, using 
5 to 10 pounds per acre. 
GOLDEN ROD. Extra large in size and in 
height and gives from 65 to 80 per cent of its 
weight in juice. For syrup it should be planted 
in drills, using from 5 to 8 pounds of seed per 
acre. Planted in drills for silage use from 8 to 
12 pounds per acre. It may be sown broadcast 
for hay, using from 60 to 80 pounds per acre. 
Lb., 40c; 2 lbs., 75c, postpaid. Ask for prices in 
larger quantities. 
CROOKNECK. A popular variety in the East 
Texas syrup making district. Heavy in juice con- 
tent. Regret we will be unable to supply this 
year. 
STRAIGHT HEAD RIBBON. This is a selection 
from the old Texas Crookneck variety, produc- 
ing a very similar if not larger stalk, but an 
upright head, yielding several hundred gallons 
of the syrup per acre. Does best planted in 3-foot 
rows, using about 5 pounds of seed per acre. Is 
also used extensively for ensilage on account 
of the enormous yield. Lb., 40c; 2 lbs., 75c, post- 
paid. Please write for prices in larger quantities. 
ORIENTAL OR HONEYDRIP. Matures in 125 
to 158 days. The growth is very tall with many 
joints to the stalk, and necessarily a more 
vigorous root system, the tonnage production 
is greater than that of any other variety. This is 
a favorite Cane where sorghum production and 
ensilage tonnage is desired and when the 
growing season is sufficiently long to mature it. 
Lb., 40c; 2 lbs., 75c, postpaid. Please write for 
prices in larger lots. 
Crotalaria Spectabilis—The Wonder Soil Builder 
INOCULATE SEED WITH NITRAGIN "E” 
Crotalaria spectabilis is a great summer legume, adding nitrogen to the soil at the rate of about 806 pounds of nitrate of soda per acre. A 
yield of 40,000 pounds of green material per acre is not uncommon with crotalaria. The organic materials produced by the decomposition of crota- 
laria spectabilis are able to attack unavailable plant food materials, and make them useful to the crop. Crotalaria spectabilis produces more humus 
and more nitrogen per acre than any other crop. This makes it the cheapest cover crop to grow. It has succeeded in the Southern States and as far 
north as Vincennes, Indiana. It is not a host to injurious insects and diseases. It will reseed each year and is not a pest. 
Crotalaria spectabilis is used as a summer cover and soil builderin groves, orchards, vineyards, etc. It is planted in corn and other farm 
crops at the last cultivation and makes a tremendous growth the same season. It will build up the worn out land so common on every farm. It has 
been known to double crop yields following it. As shown by actual test Crotalaria is about four times as good for soil building as velvet beans. 
Crotalaria spectabilis can be planted as 
aoon as frost danger is past. It should be 
planted in well prepared soil and can be 
olanted broadcast or in drills. Ten pounds of 
seed are required per acre for broadcast plant- 
ing and about half that much when drilled. 
Caution: Do not allow chickens to peck up 
seed after being planted, as the seed will sour 
in their craw and will cause death at times. 
The growing plant is also injurious to stock and 
ooultry. Do not allow grazing as this plant is 
recommended only as a soil builder. Lb., 45c; 
2 lbs., 80c; 5 Ibs., $1.65, postpaid. Ask for prices 
in larger quantities. 
TODAY'S WAY 
Livestock, pastures and cover crops ar:« 
the quickest, best and most profitable 
way to replenish plant foods in soil. 
Better pastures will permit more live 
stock on the farm, which in themselves 
will produce more profits for the owner 
and at the same time contribute further 
profits in restoring plant food to the soil. 
Knowledge of this fact is causing farmers 
and land owners to build up permanent 
pastures, with grasses and clover—to do 
more pasture farming. 
CROTALARIA SPECTABILIS 
Ec a a i te a ae od SS SSS ee 
ROBERT NICHOLSON SEED CO. 
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DALLAS, TEXAS 
