ROSWELL SEED COMPANY 
ESTABLISHED 1900 19 
and created much enthusiasm during the past five years. Requires good soil and fre- 
quent irrigations. Fall planting preferred with 16 lbs. seed per acre. 
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 lbs. 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 Ist. 
OATS 
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. 
New Nortex—A high yielder of excellent grain. Rust resistant and shatter proof. 
Winter hardy. Developed from Texas Red Oats. Adapted to the Pecos Valley. 
PEAS 
Plackeyed—Classed as Cowpeas 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 good forage crop and they are 
soil builders. We will offer local grown and California grown seed. 
Brown (Sugar) Crowder—Grown and used very much the same as Blackeyed Peas, 
stronger flavored. 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 lbs. 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 endure 
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 pro- 
duce a heavy crop of very fine stems 3-4 feet tall. 
