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. From Nebraska, through Iowa and on East, 
down South to the Gulf it is 42 wonderful fodder crop, The juice of Atlas Sorgo is very 
sweet. That makes it highly palatable 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 sleekin | 
the spring, as though they had been fully corn fed. This crop also makes wonderful ensilag 
Highly Drouth Resistant 
The average crop like corn for example, if it ig 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. 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. Postpaid, 1 lb., 45e; 5 Ibs., $1.75; 10 lbs., $3.00. Atlas 
Sorgo seed is in short supply this year. High germinating seed is very scarce. This is also ina 
eee nee true of Norkan and Millet. Prices are bound to advance toward spring. Be sure to or- 
der early. 
or Sometimes E i A | 
NORKAN woo. Early Atlas 
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 Be sure to drop 
and very palatable as a fodder crop. Plant like Atlas. (See also NORGHUM on GST atCandufayed 
next page.) : E mislay our Pink 
We have some beautiful seed for you. See Item 221 on Price List. Price List 
Small Lots, Postpaid, 1 lb., 40e; 5 lbs., $1.50; 10 lbs., $2.75. “ 
Picture shows grain produc- 
tion of Atlas Sorgo. Makes 
_ ,wonderful feed stalks and all fed 
right from the shock. 
German or Golden 
the This is that beautiful, heavy growing variety that makes such won- 
growth of derful production. Its leafy growth may attain a height*up to 4 and 
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 ean 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 
(except before blooming. Being shallow rooted, it does not do too well as a 
Pork Producer) pasture. Can be cut for seed when seed can be rubbed out of heads by 
are priced Gro- hand. If combined let it get thoroughly ripe. 
Coated. 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. Postpaid, 1 lb. 40e; 5 lbs., $1.40; 10 lbs., $2.50. 
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10 n ras S Proso or Hog Millet 
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 
ie , ‘ & : é 3 i tries for human food. Equal to Barley in feeding value 
This is a tall growing variety of Millet that has high yielding PS OmMe Coun 5 
ability. With favorable moisture conditions it yields up to 26,000 Makes extra fine poultry feed. ' 
to as high as 50,000 pounds of green feed per acre where produced. Proso is a heavy seed producer, yielding up to 60 to 70 bushel per 
It also has the ability to produce a lot of seed. Seed yields of 1000 acre. It matures in sixty to seventy days. Makes a good cash crop. 
to as high as 2000 pounds per acre are reported. It does not stand Needs warm weather and soil for quick germination. Sow 40 to 50 Ibs. 
heat and drouth as well as Sudan Grass or Atlas Sorgo. Yet we per acre. Drill in close rows or broadcast. See Item No. 227 on Price 
have had some wonderful productions even in dry years. This List. Postpaid, 1 lb., 35e; 5 lbs., $1.25; 10 lbs., $2.00. 
erop is especially grown in Iowa and states to the north and east, 
including the New England ee nelle Mea eae gene ; “ : eee 
i c ar grass is ‘ : 
oe Toon ee hay Si0p Ras eee after BERRY s ANNUAL PORK PRODUCER 
seeding. Do not sow too early, generally around corn planting : ; ; 
time or after, even into June or July, We recommend sowing 20 A rapid growing mixture of legumes, forage and grass crops. Can 
lbs. of seed per acre. It will grow up to 6 to 8 ft. high on soil be used a few weeks after seeding. Very productive. High in protein. 
of good fertility. It makes good feed for cattle and sheep, It is Builds big body frames, reduces grain consumption. Makes hogs of 
widely used for pasture. It does not become poisonous because marketable size in quicker time. Contains Vetch, Rape, Rye, Bar- 
of drouth or frost. By ordering early we can take care of your ley, Oats, Wheat, etc. Sow 50 to 60 lbs. per acre early in spring. 
orders. For Price See No. 232 Mepeany aren Postpaid, 1 lb., 35e;3 See Item No. 234 on Price List. This seed does not come Gro-Coated. 
5 lbs., $1.25; S., $2.00. 
Berry's Seeds Best in Purity and Cost Quality High—Prices Low 
Dear Sir: Mt. Horeb, Wisc. Kyles Ford, Tenn. 
I have a 115 acre farm and have been farming for Dearedine® 
myself 30 years. During that time I have bought from : . ; 
many different seed companies but the biggest difficulties I find your seed to be of the same high quality that 
were purity and high cost. But, during the past few you recommend. I get good yields. Also, the prices are 
years I have bought all of my seed from Berry’s. Your . 5 ‘ 
seed cannot be beat for purity and reasonable cost. low and I like your different grades of various seeds, 
Yours, Orvin Barton. Sincerely yours, C. Jack Johnson. 
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