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38. DORR' S IOWA SEED MANUAL.

Field Peas-Pisum sativum. The varieties of Field Peas have never been very numerous, nor are they much increasing. The kinds mostly used are the Golden Vine, Crown, Blue Prussian, Common White, Common Blue and Creeper. Field Peas, in general, may be sown broadcast or in drills, after the manner of Field Beans, about three bushels per acre. By mail, lb. 40c; 3 lbs. $1.25. By express, pk. $1.00; bu. $3.50.

HEDGE SEEDS.
DIRECTIONS FOR SPROUTING OSAGE.
Osage Orange-Put the seed in a vessel, and cover it with water as warm as you can bear your hand in; keep the vessel near the stove, change the water once a day, and soak the seed about five days, after which turn off the water, and keep the vessel covered with a damp cloth; stir occasionally, and in about one week more, if kept warm, it will begin to start, and should then be planted in ground well prepared to receive the seed. If convenient, it is just as well, and much less trouble, to put the seed in a running stream or
pond and let it soak from four to six weeks, being careful to see that all the seed is covered with water. By mail, lb. 50c; 3 lbs. $1.25. By express, pk. $2.50; bu. $8.00.
Osage Hedge Plants-By express or freight, $3.00 per 1,000.
Honey Locust-Gledetschia triacanthos. On account of its rapidity of growth and the value of its timber for fuel, posts, furniture, &c., we regard this as one of the most valuable of our native trees. It is not so liable to injury by the borer as the common locust, and does not sprout from the root to a greater extent than do most of our forest trees. Before planting, pour boiling water over the seed, and let it stand until cool, when a part of the seed will have swelled; pick these out and scald the rest again, and continue to do so until all have swollen. Without this preparation, the seed may lie from one to three years in the
ground without sprouting. After the first season, they are perfectly hardy. By mail, lb. 50c; 10 lbs. or more by freight or express, 25c. per pound.

OATS.
Russian White Oats- This new variety of oats has already been tested in nearly all portions of the country from Maine to California, and the reports from almost all the States of the Union are unanimous in its commendation as the heaviest yielder in cultivation. One hunderd and fifty-seven pounds of clean oats were harvested from a single ounce of seed. In nine-tenths of the reports the yield exceeded 500 fold increase. The Russian White Oats are prolific without parallel and with ordinary cultivation will yield 100 bushels per acre. They are extremely hardy enduring the coldest climate in our country without injury, and are absolutely rust proof. Each kernel planted will produce twenty-five to forty heads from sixteen to twenty-two inches in length. The straw is large and strong enough to support the enormous heads of this variety. The grain is heavy and the chaff light, so that a measured bushel weighs considerable more than a bushel of ordinary oats. All things considered this is the most valuable variety of oats now grown, and is destined, when known more widely, to become the standard sort. By mail, pkt. 10c; lb: 40c; 3 lb. $1.00. By express, pk. 65c; bu. $2.00.

DURRA.
Sorghum Vulgare--This plant has been offered at various times under the different names of Indian or Great Millet, Guinea or Negro Guinea Corn, Chocolate Corn, Ivory Wheat and Pampas Rice. It is a valuable forage plant, growing from eight to ten feet in height and yielding an abundance of grayish green foliage greatly relished by stock. It is frequently
grown for grain and yields largely. One grower inCalifornia reports having harvested as high as 200 bushels per acre. The culture is very simple; when grown for grain it is to be planted in hills and given plenty of room; the space given to common corn is not any too much. For fodder sow in drills from two to three feet apart, dropping the seed from three to four inches apart in the drills; when 6 or 8 inches high thin to eight or nine inches apart; and when it has attained a height of four or five feet it may be cut for forage, which can be continued every third or fourth week until frost. By mail, oz. 10c; lb. 65c.

SUGAR CANE.
Early Minnesota Amber- Grows to a good height and stands up exceedingly well. It is much richer in saccharine matter than any variety of African or Chinese cane yet introduced. The syrup is of a beautiful clear Amber color, and exquisite flavor, being entirely free from that disagreeable odor, unpleasant taste and cloudy appearance that characterizes sorghum. It yields on an average about 200 gallons of syrup per acre, which readily granulates. It ripens very early, and is sure to mature as far north as latitude 44-30, which fact particularly recommends it to the Northern portion of our country. It is very prolific in seed, which is valuable for food for stock or poultry. Any good corn land will do for cane. A light sandy loam will produce the heaviest crop. Plow deep and prepare the ground as for corn; plant seed in shallow checks or drills, when the ground is warm and moist. Cane glows slowly at first, the weeds should be kept down, until it is large enough to plow. This early work always pays well. Any missing hills may be supplied by transplanting the young plants. Only five or six stalks should be left to mature in a hill. If thoroughly cultivated until it reaches the height of three feet it will then take care of itself until harvest. Late plowing is liable to injure the roots. Cane should be cut as soon as the seed ripens, and a few days before grinding. Strip the leaves off while standing, immediately before cutting the cane. The leaves make superior fodder for stock. Our seed is strictly pure and reliable in every respect. By mail, lb. 40c; 3 lbs. $1.00. By express or freight, 10 lbs. or more 20c per lb.

WHEAT.
"Landreth White Wheat "-Under the above name we offer to Merchants and Farmers a New White Wheat, of superior excellence. Not till this year had the stock increased sufficiently to offer it for sale - the strain all being derived from one stool se­lected five years ago. We expect to distribute it widely, feeling sure that it is an acquisition of value being hardy, viorous, early, stiff in straw, very prolific, entirely free from rust, and making flour of highest quality. By mail, pkt., 10c.; lb., $1.00; 3 lbs., $2.00. By express, pk., $2.00.
Clawson-A bald, white winter variety, and one of the best yielders; medium length berry, very hardy, and liberal yielder. By mail, 1 lb.; 40c.; 3 lbs.; $1.00. By express, pk. 75c.; bush., $2.50.
Fultz-A superior amber variety, well known and much esteemed in Pennsylvania and eastern Ohio. Berry round and reddish-yellow, chaff white. This variety, though not yielding so abunduntly as the Clawson, is a good cropper, and is a desirable kind for milling purposes. By mail, 1 lb., 40c.; 3 lbs., $1.00. By express, pk., 75c.; bush., $2.50.
White Russian- The White Russian; introduced in 1879, is a bald, white chaff wheat, of a much lighter color than most varieties of spring wheat. The straw is long, strong, healthy, and stands upright several days after ripening. The heads are long, open, well filled, the variety frequently yielding a good crop where other sorts are a complete failure. All who have tried it are more than satisfied, and it is rapidly becoming the standard spring wheat of the United States. By mail, 1 lb., 40c.; 3 lbs., $1.00. By express; pk., 75c.; bush., $2.50.

ARTICHOKES.
Jerusalem (white)-Peck, 50c.; bush., $1.50.
Brazilian (red)-Peck, 65c.; bush., $2.00.

ASPARAGUS ROOTS.
For directions for planting, etc., etc., see Asparagus seeds.
Conover's Colossal-1 year old roots, per 100, 75c.; per 1000, $5.00. 2 year old roots, per 100, $1.00; per 1000, $8.00.

ONION SETS AND TOP ONIONS.
Yellow Sets-From seed.
Red Sets-From seed.
White or Silver Skin Sets-From seed.
Top, or Button Onions.
Potato Onion Sets.
Each 50 cents per quart, by mail; per bushel, market price.

RHUBARB OR PIE PLANT ROOTS.
Victoria, or Mammoth-Each, 25 cents; dozen, $2.50.