Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1884-11-22
SEED DISTRIBUTION
Important Information for the Farmer
New Cereals, Grasses, Etc.

c. II. Dwinelle, of the Agricultural Ex-
detrimental Station of the University of
California, issues the following Bulletin,
No. %, dated Berkeley, November 18th:
Seeds of the kinds named below will be
distributed by the College of Agriculture
of the University of California to citizens
of California. Postage to the amount IN
dicated should accompany every appllca-
ton. Beyond this no charge is made. Per
sons applying should give their second and
third choice, if the kind first named Is all
gone, or say that the inclosed stamps are
to be returned after deducting postage on
the return letter. The announcement of
scions and plants to be distributed will be
made later. This distribution is made for
the purpose Of ascertaining the adaptation
OF climate and practical value OF the
several kinds, in the different climates and
soils OF the State, and persons receiving
them are requested to report results,
whether success or failure, and II the lat
ter. from what apparent causes. All appil-
cations are to be addressed to Prof. h. w.
Hlgard, Berkeley, Alameda county, Cal.
The following cereal grains are In one
pound packages; postage, twenty cents
each:
Six-rowed Barley: A very different type
from that commonly grown on this coast,
and we believe that for some localities and
uses it is much to be preferred. The ar
rangement and size of the grains in the
head are such as to show six distinct rows,
instead of the crowded appearance, which
makes our common barley pass as four
rowed. The straw is Of only moderate
length, strong, and very erect, making it
less liable to lodge than most other varle-
ties The yield is among the highest that
we have recorded in our garden expert
ments. Last year, while in Colorado, we
found that this type of barley had been
accepted as best suited to that elevated
plateau region. Our stock was raised from
seed in the Brenner collection, imported
from Europe, where the grain is also par
ticularly valued for mountain lands. We
commend this grain for a general trial, and
in particular for the northern valleys of
the State.
Rice, Sprat, or Battle-door Barley: In
some respects there is a close resemblance
between this variety and the last, as in It's
upright straw, heads of even hight, and
spreading boards. Straw very short. 1t
has two rows of grain in a very short head
so that he boards stand in the form of
battle-door. The grain is said to swell
when cooked, as rice does The yield is
fair, and the hardy plant adapted to
mountain regions-2n interesting variety.
F1riells Barley: An excellent grain of
fine brewing grade. Head two-rowed, but
more compact and upright than the Cheva-
lier. The plant is also said to be less
affected by drought.
Scotch Two-rowed Barley: In a series of
Yeas this has proved to be very superior
grain, both in yield and quality, as well as
in not lodging as badly as Chevalier. We
have good reports from seed sent ont in
former years.
Imperial Two-rowed: Good, but not as
well proved as some others.
Carriers Prolific: True to It's name, this
kind tiIlers a great deal, and bears large
number of heads of rather light grain.
Adapted to the production of feed barley,
or to SOW for hay.
Nepaul, Bald, Spoon or Pearl Barley:
Having no harsh boards, and thrashing out
clean from the chat, this is curiosity to
many farmers. As green forage it is greatly
relished By all domestic animals, including
poultry. An excellent soiling crop. Hay
made from it is the highest priced in this
market. The plant is more subject to rust
and attacks of aphis than common barley.
The soil should he in good heart, and well
titled, and the crop sown the latter part of
January, in this section.
Blue Barley: Although bearded, this is
another of the smooth barleys, which lose
their chaff in thrashing The grain is
dark blue or purple, and the stem and TO
liage partake of the same color while
growing Reports from parties receiving
seed from us state that hogs are very fond
of the green plant, so that it should form
good pasture for them.
ST. JoHN's DAY RYE.
Heavy dropping heads Broad near the
stem and tapering towards the tip. Alum
dant fine boards. Acknowledged to be one
of the best of known ryes. From seed inn
ported from Erfirt, Germany.
wHEATs.
Hallett's Pedigree White Victoria ::
Beardiess, long, heavy heads, tapering
towards the tips, crowded meshes and
white chat. The grain is of medium size,
and our crop Of this year shows some kerr
nels glutinous and some starchy, apparent
" changing to white wheat, as often
happens with imported varieties 1t
should be tried in other parts Of the
State
Siberian Winter Wheat: Very slightly
bearded near the tip of the head, which is
slender, rather long and loose, and with 4
red chaf The grains are rather long,
light amber, with Il tendency to become
white
Wilmington Wheat; \ favorite in
England, and promising well here, when
sown early; though, on our soil, becoming
more starchy than the original seed i'm
ported BIZ the University. Seed long, and
resembling the white Australian; should
he tried on various soils.
Black-bearded Centennial: From seed
received some years ago from the United
States Department of Agriculture; a va
rietv that has heen widely disseminated
and much praised. Its very tall and
strong straw, large heads and long beard,
which is black during growth, make a
very Snowy crop. Our first experiments
gave the impression that the coarseness OF
the straw and tendency to produce
shrunken grain would prevent this variety
from becoming a popular one in this State
This years grain shows a decided i'm
proyement, perhaps on account of early
sowing, the kernels being very large and
white and fairly filed. As the combined
harvesters, coming largely into use, make
the quality Of straw of little Importance
if it only stands up well, this variety may
-. he found of value in our great valleys
lIs- Spring Wheat; Received
from Germany under this name, but not
vet identified with any variety generally
known here 1t seems adapted to our eli
mate. Head of medium length, compact
beardless, with white chaH. Grain thi:
year rather small, soft, starchy and fairly
even in size.
White Essex: Handsome, compact
hclrIless head, Of medium size, with whit,
cnaf Grain this year of very unevet
quality, the best of rather large size wit
wrinkled, whitish skin. 1t may do better
elsewhere.
Mods Red Winter: Shows an inclina
ton to become light-colored and stareby
Small grain, Of pretty even size. No
suited to rusty sections.
White Silesian SpeIt-Wheat: In tn,
chat This type of wheat is priced in Eu
rope for pastry, although the chat mus
he removed by process similar to tina