The Hereford Brand, Vol. 9, No. 32, Ed. 1 Friday, September 17, 1909 Page: 3 of 12
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The Hereford Brand, Friday, September 17, 1909
MIO MAIZE
VERSUS KAPfIR
J. T. Cruse. Assistant Superinten-
dent Chillocothe Cooperative
Experiment Station.
DISCUSSES MHO AND KAFFIR
Advantages of Xilo Over Kafir as
a Forage Crop
Milo and Kaffir are especially a-
d&pted to the semi-arid regions of
West and Northwest Texas. They
grow luxuriantly throughout the hu*
mid belt, but seldom set seed on ac-
count of the sorghum midge (diplosis
sorghicola), the larvae of which pre-
vents seed production by absorbing
the juices from the young ovary so
that the grain never develops. This
is the trouble often called "blast"
by farmers.
Every one who is familliar with
the milo and.Kaffir plants will admit
at once that under ordinary condi-
tions Kaffir is in every respect super-
ior to milo. By ordinary conditions,
we mean conditions that are favor-
This deterioration ol the leaves of
the ailo plant immediately alter the
seed reach maturity, makes it ab-
solutely necessary that the crop for
forage purposes be harvested at ex-
actly the proper stsge of maturity.
This stage of maturity is reached
when the seed are in the late doughy
condition. To cut the crop earlier
than this, one might lessen his yield
by the shrinkage of the grain, while
later cutting would be much inferior,
principally on account of the deter-
ioration of the stems and leaves.
That the late dough is the best stage
to harvest forage is borne out by the
tests made thus far.
The seed yield from milo and
Kaffir com are about equal when the
two are grown on rich soil, but whete
the soil is of poor quality and the
season is dry, milo will produce a
heavier yield of seed and a better
quality of forage. Though milo
will produce large yields when grown j
on rich soils, it is especially adapt-
ed to poor sandy soils. The yields
on such soils, even for an unusually
dry year, are remarkable, often be-
ing from 15 to 20 bushles an acre.
Milo is peculiarly adapted to long
continued droughty seasons, and
with a scant supply of moisture, will
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Sirplis
G. A. F. Parker, President
A. J. Lipscomb, Cashier
Henry Wilkiison, Asst. Cashier
Be Glad
to Serve You
able to heavy or medium heavy produce heads well set with seed,
yields. Milo and Kaffir are so near-j The Kafir plant is quite different. It
ly alike in habit of growth and gen- will stop growing, use what moisture
eral appearance that one must know it can get to carry it over until it
each and its peculiarities to appreci- rains, when the plant will take on
ate their relative importance as crops new growth, and, if not to late, pro-
under varying conditions. After duce a heavy yield of seed. Milo
maturity this similarity is not so 1 is the most successful grain crop for
marked. Kaffir has the advantage the southern half of the Plains re-
over milo in that the leaves will re- | gion. It resists drought better than
main green after the seed have ma- i Kafiir and is but slightly inferior as
j a feed. Milo is a staple in West
and Northwest Texas. This section
tured, while the leaves of the milo
will begin to deteriorate rapidly.
Attention Farmers!
We have added a full line of machinery
including a Gas Engine, Disc Sharpening
machine, Emery Grinder and Trip Ham-
mer. Our stock is also complete and we
are now prepared to do first-class work on
short notice and solicit a share of your
patronage.
MURPHY & BARNHART,
Proprietors THE HEREFORD BLACKSMITH SHOP
J. F. COLLUP
DEALER IN
COAL, HAY AND GRAIN,
FIELD SEEDS AND STOCK SALT
We solicit a share of your business, promising
that we will endeavor to sell you goods at as
close margin as possible Telephone No. 1.
I'M IN THE MARKET FOR ALL KINDS of WHEAT
WE HANDLE ALL KINDS OF POSTS.
Concrete g Plastering
I am prepared to do any kind of Brick, Plas-
tering or Cement work. Let me figure with
you on any kind ot a job on these lines. Will
please you with First-class work.
"SggP W. J. BRAND
lies at an elevation of from 1,500 to
4,000 feet and has a varying annual
rainfall of from 15 to 25 inches. It
seems probable that the limits of
successful production of milo ran
be extended northward and west-
ward, and there is no doubt that its
drought resistant qualities and its
ability of produding extra heavy
yields in high altitudes and with little
rainfall, will make it the leading
grain and forage crop for a large
section of the West and Northwest.
With the above facts in mind, it
remains for the planter to determine
for himself to what extent it would
be profitable to give milo preference
over Kaffir. It is my opinion, based
upon the results of a series of experi-
ments at the experimental farm here,
that milo will give a heavier yield
than Kaffir when planted to the poor
soils and that is safe to divide the
acreage on richer soils between Kaffir
and milo, Such a division assures
one of a heavy yield of milo in case
of drought. This year, in this im-
mediate section, milo has matured a
fairly heavy crop of seed, while the
( Kaffir is backward on account of the
present drought. However, should
I the Kffir get a rain soon, it will pro-
duce a heavier yield than the milo.
In summing up, it will be not^d
= | that Kaffirjunder ordinary conditions
^ is a better crop than milo ; it is more
;I leafy, and therefore makes more for-
age to the acre. Milo is better ad-
apted to poor soils, and can with-
stand more dry weather. The leaves
of the milo plant deteriorate imme-
diately after the seeds mature, while !
the leaves A the Kaffir piant remain
green, thus giving more time for har-
vesting. It requires more care and
judgment t j harvest milo. In order
to get the best quality of feed it is
best to cut both milo and Kuffir when i
■ the seed are in the late dough.
I
Good Sample of Wheat.
A. W. 1 .regg brought to the Brand 1
office this week a sample of wheat
raised on his farm east of town this
^year. It is a splendid sample, test-
ling 63 ^ p-" unds to the bushel. Mr
| Gregg rep >rted 1200 bushels from
j 120 acres this wheat, making 10
bushels p'-r acre. This is not so
bad for a dry year. If the Pan-
handle car. make this kind of a crop,
this kind f a year, no one should
make fun A it for a wheat country.
Mr. Greet' is going to show his faith
in the pro iuctiveness of this soil by
nearly do bling his wheat crop for
next year. The above mentioned
is on the market for seed and on ac-
! count of its fine quality should all be
sowed.
Honey that is Honey, but a small
' lot, at J at rott & Wilkinson. It,
Portland, Ort., Seattle or Taco-
ma. Wash., and return, $6o.oo. Account
Alaska-Yukon Exposition. July ist-Sept. joth,
iqoq. Final limit October 31st, iqoq.
EASTERN EXCURSIONS
Chicago add Return, £.10.40; Kit mat C4ty anil StlitrH
•*4 .40; St. Lmul■ an<1 Rflurn, 3.13. ia. Tickott an <«*<• fa
Jmpt. .loth. Una! limit Oct. J/*#, isov.
R. C. BRYANT. Agent.
CONCRETE WORK
All classes of Concrete Work at the Right Price.
SIDE WALK, 12 i 2 cents per square foot. CURB, 20 cents
and up. All work warranteed against breakage, wear or un-
sightly cracks for one year.
BEST SAND and GRAVEL in the Panhandle delivered to
any part of town for $1 50 per yard.
S. T. WORLEY
P. R. Purcell & Sons
Livery, Feed and Sale Stables
GOOD SADDLERS
GENTLE DRIVERS
Special Conveniences for Drummers
HEREFORD
TEXAS
The Patronage of the General Public is Cordially Solicited.
U/)e Home Bakery
For
Plain and Cream Bread, Buns,
Rolls, Pies and all Kinds of
CaKes and Cookies
W. E. TOMPKINS
Proprietor
THE RIGHT PLACE
For I.umber and all Classes of Building
Material. 1(H) per cent Pure Paint.
Largest Stock of (ilass in Town. No
trouble to Figure Bills. Prices Right.
Come and See Us.
T. M. PALMER LUMBER CO.
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