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SEED CATALOGUE AND GARDEN GUIDE.
FIELD PEAS.
For northern states there is no crop of greater value than field peas, and none is more neglected, which can only be attributed to a lack of knowledge as to their merits as a fodder, being very rich in the elements that improve the muscle, bone and nervous system. Sow as early as the ground can be worked, using two bushels of peas and two bushels of oats per acre.
SCOTCH BEAUTY PEAS.--Best blue field peas. Will yield an immense crop of superior quality. Pk. $1.00, bu. $3.00, 2 bu. or more at $2.85, 10 bu. or more at $2.75.
WHITE CANADA PEAS.--More used than any other. Pk. 60c, bu. $2.25, 2 bu. or more at $2.15, 10 bu. or more at $2.10.
COW PEAS.
WHIP-POOR-WILL.--The most highly valued plant in the south for fodder and reclaiming old and worn out land, as it is a leguminous plant of special merit as a fertilizer. The vines when fed green make the best fodder and are very nourishing. The Whip-poor-will is the most popular sort and yields a good crop of both fodder and peas. When ripened the ground peas make the best cattle fattener. Pkt. 5c, lb. 25c, 3 lbs. 60c. By freight, pk. $1.10, bu. $3.50, 2 bu. or more at $3.25.
NEW ERA.--The earliest variety of Cow Peas in existence and therefore most decidedly the best for growing in the northern states. Throughout the south Cow Peas are considered one of their most profitable crops, as they yield immensely and are largely used as green summer feed and also for planting in corn and other crops and plowing under as a fertilizer. Particularly recommended for planting after grain harvest and plowing under in fall. If you will get the grain off the ground early and plow and plant to New Era Cow Peas you can put the ground in fine shape for next year's crop. You will not have to haul manure on land so treated. Sow in orchards and either use for feed or soiling. Every farmer can use them profitably as the New Eras mature in 60 days and have done well as far north as Minnesota. Pkt. 5c, lb. 30c, 3 lbs. 80c, postpaid. By freight, pk. $1.25, bu. $3.75.
EARLY SOJA BEANS.
Coffee Berry--Also Colled(Called?) Soy Bean.
During recent years this variety has been largely sold under the name of German Coffee Berry at extremely high prices, but we prefer to offer it under its correct name. The berries ripen in about three to four months from the time of planting and produce a crop of twenty to forty bushels to the acre and are as easily grown as other beans. When roasted and ground it closely resembles coffee and tastes quite similar. Some mix half and half with coffee when using and claim it is superior. Its great value to the farmer lies in the fact that when ground it makes one of the most valuable crops for feeding stock and adds greatly to the milk production. The ordinary soja beans are too late to mature here but this variety ripens in all the northern states, where it has been grown over four feet in height, heavily podded with seed and yielded over ten tons per acre. It is a valuable fodder variety either for feeding green or for the silo. Being a rich, nitrogenous feed, it is unsurpassed as a flesh former, and, like the clovers, is a soil improver, deriving its nitrogen from the air. Plant in drills two or three feet apart and one foot between plants. Pkt. 5c, lb. 30c, 3 lbs. 75c, postpaid. By freight, pk. $1.00, bushel (50 lbs.) $3.50.
IMPROVED PROLIFIC TREE BEANS.
Also called California Wonder. Undoubtedly the most prolific bean grown, and it will yield a larger crop under ordinary circumstances than any variety we have ever seen. On our farm it yielded a crop of forty-one bushels per acre. The beans are pure white, of small size, greatly resembling the "Navy." Per pkt. 5c, 1/2 pt. 12c, qt. 35c. By freight, pk. $1.25, bu. $4.00.
IMPROVED NAVY, or BOSTON PEA BEANS.
A wonderful improvement over the old-time Navy Bean, and in every way superior to the Michigan pea bean. This variety makes a very desirable farm crop, especially in the far north. Per pkt. 5c, 1/2 pt. 12c, qt. 35c, postpaid. By freight, pk. $1.00, bu. $3.25, 2 bu. or more $3.00 per bushel.
VEGETABLE FARM CROPS.
Many of our best and most profitable farm crops are listed in this catalogue among the vegetables, and we have thought best to call our farmer friends' attention to them at this point, for fear they might be overlooked or not appreciated because they did not appear in the Farm Department.
Mangel Beets (see page 7).--Are of special value to the stock feeder and produce enormous crops.
Carrots (see page 9).--Are another root crop producing heavy crops and recommended to the horseman and dairy farmer.
Pop Corn (see page 13).--A field crop grown in hundreds of acres in northwest Iowa. A great market is now established for this produce by the breakfast food manufacturers.
Onions (see page 20).--Always salable at profitable prices, since they can be sent to market without loss or shrinkage.
Citron Melons (see page 19).--Grown in dry sections in preference to pumpkins for stock feed; are used in same manner.
Parsnips (see page 22).--A good farm crop, since they can be marketed either fall or spring and produce wonderfully.
Pumpkins (see page 24).--Two crops on one field if you plant them in the corn. Seems like there are never enough in the markets.
Squash (see page 27).--A profitable crop for the farmer near a market. Demand is always good for the large late varieties.
Turnips and Ruta Bagas (see page 29).--Recognized as the field crop of all others to occupy the waste spots and produce feed after the planting season for other crops is past.
FIELD AND COW PEAS ARE EQUAL TO CLOVER FOR BUILDING UP THE FERTILITY OF THE SOIL.