. Dwarf Essex Rape. Second growth. One plant. Dwarf Essex Kape. A forage plant of highest value. It can be sown in April for an early crop, and for fall crop in July, August and September, and still later further south ; it is sown broadcast 6 lbs. to the acre, but is better drilled, in which case 3 lbs. to the acre will suffice. In a few weeks from the time of sowing, sheep, hogs or cattle can be turned on it; all reports 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. Stock- men, D
. Dwarf Essex Rape. Second growth. One plant. Dwarf Essex Kape. A forage plant of highest value. It can be sown in April for an early crop, and for fall crop in July, August and September, and still later further south ; it is sown broadcast 6 lbs. to the acre, but is better drilled, in which case 3 lbs. to the acre will suffice. In a few weeks from the time of sowing, sheep, hogs or cattle can be turned on it; all reports 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. Stock- men, Dairymen and Farmers have proved its value. Per lb. 12 cts., by mail 20 cts.; 10 lbs. $; bus. of 50 lbs. $; 100 lbs. $ Yellow LiUpin {Lupinus Intius). Botanically related to the peas, but less hardy. Sow May to July; two to three to acre. Useful for green manuring. 8 cts. lb., by mail 15 CIS.; $3 50 per bu. of 60 lbs.; $ per 100 lbs. Flat Pea (Lathyrus silvestris). A perennial forage plant of value. Will grow well on poor and stony soils. Lb. $2 00. Teosinte {Reana luxurians). This gigantic fodder plant somewhat resembles Indian corn, growing 12 feet high, and yielding an abundance of forage. As a soiling or fodder plant in the South it surpasses either corn or sorghum. Sow six to eight pounds to acre. Per oz. 15 cts.; lb. $ Sacaline {Pofygonunt sachalinense). For forage. Grows to height of 10 or 12 feet. Pkt. 10 cts ; oz. 25 cts ; \ lb. 85 cts.; lb. $ W^ild Kice [Zizania oqiiatica). The Zizania is valuable as a forage plant on inundated lands and along the shores of marshes. As an attraction for wild fowls it is invaluable. The seed should be sown in the fall in 6 inches to 6 feet of water, having soft mud bottom where there are few weeds. Lb. 25 cts ; 100 lbs. Sunflower, Mammoth Russian. May be grown to great advantage in waste ground, from early spring to the latter part of July ; an excellent and cheap food for fowls. Plant four qu
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