. Catalogue of seeds, agricultural & horticultural supplies and guide for the garden, field & farm. Nurseries (Horticulture) Catalogs; Flowers Seeds Catalogs; Plants, Ornamental Catalogs; Vegetables Seeds Catalogs; Fruit trees Catalogs; Greenhouse plants Catalogs; Gardening Equipment and supplies Catalogs. DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE OF SEEDS. 35 Teosinte. (Reana Luxurians). Recommended as the most prolific forage plant yet introduced. In appearance somewhat resembles corn, but the leaves are much longer and broader. The stalk, containing much saccharine matter, is very nutri- tious. It can
. Catalogue of seeds, agricultural & horticultural supplies and guide for the garden, field & farm. Nurseries (Horticulture) Catalogs; Flowers Seeds Catalogs; Plants, Ornamental Catalogs; Vegetables Seeds Catalogs; Fruit trees Catalogs; Greenhouse plants Catalogs; Gardening Equipment and supplies Catalogs. DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE OF SEEDS. 35 Teosinte. (Reana Luxurians). Recommended as the most prolific forage plant yet introduced. In appearance somewhat resembles corn, but the leaves are much longer and broader. The stalk, containing much saccharine matter, is very nutri- tious. It can be cut several times during the season, yielding enormously. Plant in spring in drills three feet apart, and two to three seeds every twelve inches in drill; four pounds to the acre. Per oz., 20c: per lb., $ Jerusalem Artichoke. Well enough known in most localities. It is a tuberous rooted sun- flower, and is said to be capable of producing 1,500 bushels of tubers to the acre. (See cut). Common, and Red Brazilian, per 100 lbs., $: larger quantities, price on application. Jerusalem Artichoke. Sundry Seeds of Economic Plants, Etc. Express or Freight Charges always to be paid by the purchaser. If wanted to be sent by mail, post- age must be added at the rate of ten cents per pound. As market is apt to fluctuate, quotations on 100 pound lots not given of the following varieties of seeds will be sent on application. Ten pounds charged at 100 pound rate. Broom Corn. Improved Evergreen.—This variety is more cultivated than any other, on account of the color and quality of its brush, which is of good length, fine and straight, and always green: it brings the highest market price; grows about seven feet high. Per lb., 10c; 100 lbs., $ Broom Corn. Large California Golden.—One of the most popular kinds for making brooms. Per lb., 10c : 100 lbs., $ Broom Corn. Dwarf.—This variety grows about four feet high, extra fine for making brushes or whisks. Sow twelve pounds
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