Spring Vetch, or Tares Field Corn
Very much like common peas in growth and general appearance. An annual legume. Valuable as a summer forage when sown early in spring on well cultivated and enriched ground at the rate of ½ bushel Vetch and 2 bushels Grain, Barley, or Oats per acre. Can also be sown alone at the rate of about 80lbs., per acre as cover crop for orchard. Weight per bushel, 60 lbs. lb., 20c; 100 lbs., $15.00
Originally listed in: 1822-1920 Breck's High Grade Seeds
Very much like common peas in growth and general appearance. An annual legume. Valuable as a summer forage when sown early in spring on well cultivated and enriched ground at the rate of ½ bushel Vetch and 2 bushels Grain, Barley, or Oats per acre. Can also be sown alone at the rate of about 80lbs., per acre as cover crop for orchard. Weight per bushel, 60 lbs. lb., 20c; 100 lbs., $15.00
Originally listed in: 1822-1920 Breck's High Grade Seeds