. Eakly Soja, ok Sov Beans. Yellow Lupin [Liipimis Lnteus). Botanically related to the peas, but less hardy. Sow May to July, 2 to 3 bushels to acre. Useful for green manuring. 15 cts. lb., by mail, 23 cts.; $ per bu. of 60 lbs.; $7 00 per 100 lbs. Dwarf Essex Rape. A forage plant of highest value. Sown in April for early crop, and for fall crop in July, August and September ; still later further south ; it is sown broadcast 10 lbs. to the acre, but is belter drilled, in which case -5 His. to the acre will suffice. In a few weeks from time of sowing, sheep, hogs or cattle can be turned on
. Eakly Soja, ok Sov Beans. Yellow Lupin [Liipimis Lnteus). Botanically related to the peas, but less hardy. Sow May to July, 2 to 3 bushels to acre. Useful for green manuring. 15 cts. lb., by mail, 23 cts.; $ per bu. of 60 lbs.; $7 00 per 100 lbs. Dwarf Essex Rape. A forage plant of highest value. Sown in April for early crop, and for fall crop in July, August and September ; still later further south ; it is sown broadcast 10 lbs. to the acre, but is belter drilled, in which case -5 His. to the acre will suffice. In a few weeks from time of sowing, sheep, hogs or cattle can be turned on it; all re|5orts agree that they gain weight faster on this than any other fodder. As it can be sown after other crops are off, the gain in fodder is secured at a nominal cost. Per lb., 10 cts ; by mail, 18 cts.; 10 lbs., 90 CIS.; bu. of 50 lbs, $; 100 lbs., $ Spring Vetches, or Tares ( Vicia Sativa). Highly valuable for soiling or for green manuring. Sometimes grown with oats, for mowdng and feeding to stock. Use 2 to 3 bushels to acre broadcast, or 1 to 2 bushels in drills. Sow in spring, while ground is cool and moist, or in early autumn. Lb., 10 ctv; by"mail, 18 cts ; $ bu. of 60 lbs.; $ per 100 lbs. Winter Vetches, or Tares ( Vicia Villosa). Also called .Sanil 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 and maturing fully four weeks earlier than Scarlet Clover; it can, therefore, be harvested or plowed under, and the ground used for the usual spring crop. It is very nutritious, and all kinds of stock eat it with relish. Sow from one-half to one bushel per acre, together with one-half bushel of Rye. Price per lb., 15 cts.; by mail, 23 cts.; bushel (60 lbs.), .$ : 100 lbs., $
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