A FIELD OF CANE 
Cane Seed for Forage 
The following varieties are the best 
to 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., 45c; 2 
Ibs., 85c, postpaid. Ask for prices on larger 
quantities. 
ORANGE. A later variety than the Amber 
and is used for forage. It is excellent for en- 
silage. Requires 97 days to mature. Lb., 45c; 
2 lbs., 85c, postpaid. Ask for prices in larger 
quantities. 
RED TOP SUMAC. Make very fine fodder 
and is very extensively planted in Texas. Re- 
quires 107 days to mature. Lb., 45c; 2 lbs., 
ae postpaid. Ask for prices in larger quan- 
ities. 
NICHOLSON’S PURITY BRAND FANCY RED 
TOP SUMAC. This is our finest quality of Red 
Top Sumac Cane. Requires 107 days to ma- 
ture. Pleas write us for prices on Purity Brand 
Red Top Cane, as our supply is very limited. 
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., 50c; 2 lbs., 85c, post- 
paid. Ask for prices in larger quantities. 
CROOKNECK. A popular variety in the East 
Texas syrup making district. Heavy in juice 
content. Regret we will be unable to supply 
this year . 
STRAIGHT HEAD RIBBON. This is a selec- 
tion from the old Texas Crookneck variety, 
producing a very similar if not larger stalk, 
but an upright head, yielding several hun- 
dred 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., 50c; 2 lbs., 85c, postpaid. 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 pro- 
duction is greater than that of any other 
variety. This is a favorite Cane where sor- 
ghum production and ensilage tonnage is de- 
sired and when the growing season is suffi- 
ciently long to mature it. Lb., 50c; 2 lbs., 90c, 
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 800 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 cro- 
talaria spectabilis are able to attack unavailable plant food materials, and make them useful to the erie Crotalaria spectabilis produces more 
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humus and more nitrogen per acre than any other crop. This makes it the cheapest cover crop to grow. 
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 builder in groves, orchards, vine 
crops at the last cultivation and makes a tremendous growth the same season. It will build up t 
ards, etc. It is planted in corn and other farm 
e 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 aboui four times as good for soil building as velvet 
beans. 
Crotalaria spectabilis can be planted as 
soon as frost danger is past. It should be 
planted in well prepared soil and can be 
planted broadcast or in drills. Ten pounds of 
seed are required per acre for broadcast 
planting 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 poultry. Do not allow grazing as 
this plant is recommended only as a_ soil 
builder. Lb., 45c; 2 lIbs., 80c; 5 lbs., $1.65, 
postpaid. Ask for prices in larger quantities. 
MODERN METHODS 
Livestock, pastures and cover crops 
are the quickest, best and most profit- 
able 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 farm- 
ers and land owners to build up per- 
manent pastures, with grasses and 
clover—to do more pasture farming. 
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CROTALARIA SPECTABILIS 
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DALLAS, TEXAS 
