Froment. Weitzen.

No. 1729. - Wheat is a plant of the genus Triticum. The seed of this plant furnishes a white flour for bread and, next to rice, is the grain most generally used by the human race. The varieties are numerous, comprising the Summer and Winter Wheat, the Bearded Wheat, the White Wheat and the Bald Wheat. The Summer and Winter Wheat furnishes most of the grain that is used for food.

Winter Wheat

Michigan Rronze Or Mediterranean Hybrid

No. 1730. - This is a cross between the old Diehl and the Bed Mediterranean, having the fine flavoring quality and bearded head of the latter and the close compact head of the former. It is a vigorous grower and is well adapted to light soil. The heads are somewhat club-shaped, short, but very compact, and are squarely filled out at both ends, containing about sixteen breasts of from three to four kernels each. The berry is of a bright amber color, of medium size and very handsome.

Valley

No. 1731. - This variety originated in Ohio and yields enormously, but needs rich ground and good cultivation. The heads are bearded, long and loose, and have a peculiarly rough and ragged appearance. They contain from sixteen to twenty breasts, having three or four kernels each. The berry is long and hard, and of an amber color.

Martin's Amber

No. 1732. - A hybrid variety that originated in the eastern part of Pennsylvania. While young, the plants lie spread out over the ground, affording a good protection to their own roots. The straw is tall and very stiff, standing up better than most varieties. The leaves are dark green and quite free from rust. It has a large, bald, smooth, well-filled head, containing from sixteen to eighteen breasts, and is rather late in ripening. The berry is of a light amber color, good size and very plump and handsome. It has a very thin hull and makes but little bran; however it yields a large return of flour of the very best quality.

Democrat

No. 1733.-A variety that originated in Pennsylvania and is becoming very popular in Canada. It is very early. The heads are bearded and compact, with white chaff. The berry is of a very light amber color and is superior for milling qualities.

Fultz

No. 1734. - Although not as showy in the field as the Clawson, the Fultz will generally yield quite as much grain - that is of a better milling quality. It is much esteemed in Pennsylvania and Ohio, and is becoming popular elsewhere. The straw stands up well. The leaves are large, of a dark green color and free from rust. It has smooth, medium-sized, compact heads, containing from sixteen to eighteen breasts of two and three kernels each. The berry is of a dull amber color, medium in size and long.

Clawson

No. 1735. - A smooth white Wheat, with red chaff. It is a superior variety.

Red Mediterranean

No. 1736. - This is the imported variety fully acclimated. The heads are bearded and well filled. It succeeds well in nearly all localities, and ripens early.