. Early Soja, or Soy Beans. BUCKWHEAT. Sow about the middle of June, broadcast, from 2 to 3 pecks per acre. Japanese. (See cut.) This superior vari- ety is earlier and more prolific and yields double the weight per acre of other sorts. The grains are nearly twice as large as those of Silver Hull, and of fine color. This variety is always in demand, the millers preferring it to all other sorts, as it makes the finest flour. Peck, 40 cts.; bu. (48 lbs.), $L25. Wild Rice [Zizania Aqi(atica). The Zizana is invaluable as an attraction for wild fowl. The seed should be shown in the fall in shallow w
. Early Soja, or Soy Beans. BUCKWHEAT. Sow about the middle of June, broadcast, from 2 to 3 pecks per acre. Japanese. (See cut.) This superior vari- ety is earlier and more prolific and yields double the weight per acre of other sorts. The grains are nearly twice as large as those of Silver Hull, and of fine color. This variety is always in demand, the millers preferring it to all other sorts, as it makes the finest flour. Peck, 40 cts.; bu. (48 lbs.), $L25. Wild Rice [Zizania Aqi(atica). The Zizana is invaluable as an attraction for wild fowl. The seed should be shown in the fall in shallow water. Lb., 30 cts. (postpaid, 38 cts.) ; 10 lbs. or more at 25 cts. per lb., by express. VETCHES, OR TARES. Spring Vetches, or Tares ( Vuia Sativa). Closely associated with Peas in character. Highly valuable for soiling or for green manuring. Sometimes grown with oats, for mowing and feeding to stock. Use 2 to 3 bushels to the acre broadcast, or 1 to 2 bushels in drills. Sow in spring, while ground is cool and moist, or in early autumn. Lb., 10 cts. (postpaid, 18 cts.); bu. of 60 lbs., $; 100 lbs., $ Winter Vetches, or Tares ( Vida Vinosn). (See cut.) Also called Sand Vetch, or Hairy Vetch. Recommended for fall sowing with Rye, which serves as a support. It is perfectly hardy in all parts of the country, remaining green all winter. Can be harvested or plowed under. Sow from one-half to one bushel per acre, together with one-half bushel of Rye. Price per lb., 12 cts. (postpaid, 20 cts.); bu. (60 lbs.), $; 100 lbs., $ SPRING WHEAT. Saskatchewan Fife. Very productive. Peck, 75 cts.; bu., $ SPRING RYE. Used as a catch crop to sow where winter grain has failed. Sow 1{ bushels to the acre. Peck, 50 cts.; bu., $L50; 5 bu. and upwards, $ per bushel. BAREEY. INTRR Vetch. rianshurey. Ripens early; strong, stiff straw, bushels broadcast. Peck, 50 cts.; bu., $ Sow 1^ to 2 bushels if drilled; 2 to 2i
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