. Alexander Drug and Seed Co.'s annual descriptive and Illustrated catalogue. [Mas, Upland Rice, Spanish Peanut, Soja Bean, Buckwheat, and Other Valuable Field Crops, Chufas.—A species of ''grass nut" (Cyperus Esculentw much used to fatten hogs. The nuts grow under ground, the surface; easily reached by pigs or poultry, anl destroyed by them if they have free access. Easily and cheaply grown; greedily eaten by hogs, wbiih take on firm fat rapidly from them ; they fill a decided want whenever there are a number of hrgs to be fattened. Hant in April, ten or twelve inches apart, in two
. Alexander Drug and Seed Co.'s annual descriptive and Illustrated catalogue. [Mas, Upland Rice, Spanish Peanut, Soja Bean, Buckwheat, and Other Valuable Field Crops, Chufas.—A species of ''grass nut" (Cyperus Esculentw much used to fatten hogs. The nuts grow under ground, the surface; easily reached by pigs or poultry, anl destroyed by them if they have free access. Easily and cheaply grown; greedily eaten by hogs, wbiih take on firm fat rapidly from them ; they fill a decided want whenever there are a number of hrgs to be fattened. Hant in April, ten or twelve inches apart, in two and one-half to three foot rows. Cover lightly. They mature about September 1st, and lie in the soil till wanted. One t eek of seed per acre. Per pound, 20c ; peck, §; per bushel at market rate; by mail, per pound, 30c; or four pounds for $ African Gcober (Voandzea Subterranean).—It comes in single pods, liee ihe Peanut, borne under ground, and looks and tastes like a c< mmon field pea. It is not eat- able, but a prolific and abundant crop for hogs. PlaLt in April in same maLner »s the common Virginia Peanut, and treat in the same manner. The peas form a mas» under ground, and continue to form during summer. The tops make as good forage as the cemmon Peanut tops do. Hogs may be turned in to do the harvesting. We offer 1 pound for 25c, 4.] pounds for §, 7 pounds for § If mailed, add 10c. a pound for postage. Japan Rice.—This has proven much the finest variety of Rice for upland culture, and is well adapted to the latitude of all the Cotton States. It is prolific, matures in 100 days from planting, and bears drouth better than any other Rice. Sown in March or April, it is harvested in July. Yields double what Oats or Wheat would yield on same soil. A second growth springs at once from the stubble, which will make good grain if seasons permit, or at least makes a large crop of excellent forage, equal to fheaf oats. Sow broadcast two bushels, or in
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