Bolgiano's "Big Crop" Field Seeds for 1920 



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Sudan Grass 



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1239. Possibly the greatest recent discovery in the way of a pasture and forage Grass, 

 promising adaptability to all sections of the United States, was made in 1909, when Prof. 

 G. V. Piper, of the United States Department of Agriculture, discovered Sudan Grass in 

 Khartum, EKyj)t. Professor Ilper brought back e small amount of the seed with hira and 

 as early as 1910 it was given a trial at the Government Experiment Station near Ghillicothe, 

 Texas, where its ability to withstand a protracted drought attracted attention from all 

 who saw or heard of it. Since that time it has been grown in many sections of the West 

 and Southwest, and from all directions come reports of enormous yields of seed and hay, 

 in some instances almost past belief. 



It is a tall emnual Grass reaching a height of 7 to 9 feet when planted in rows and 

 allowed to mature for seed crop; broadcasted and cut in the bloom for hay, about 4 feet. 

 The results have been so satisfactory that it is now established one of our permanent forage 

 crop?. It is easily cured and handled as hay crop. Stock of all kinds eat it readily and 

 will leave any other hay for it. The food value is second only to Alfalfa. Should not 

 be planted until the soil becomes warm in the Spring. Two to four cuttings per year can 

 be obtained when sown broadcast for hay; the number of cuttings secured depends upon 

 the length of the season and the moisture. The first crop will mature in from 50 to 60 

 days, and the second crop is ready for harvesting in from 20 to 30 days. Three tons of 

 cured hay per cutting per acre has been secured and three cuttings made. It is a great 

 drought resister and is pEUticularly adapted to semi-arid regions. It is an annual and 

 must be seeded each Spring. 



"Harvesting the Crops." The hay should be cut as soon as the Grass is fully 

 headed, and early cutting is especially advisable where two or more cuttings per season 

 are expected. The Grass can be cut with a mower, but more conveniently with a binder, 

 especially in dry regions, as the hay cures very readily in bundles. 



A Silage Crop. While as yet the seed of Sudan has not been plentiful enough to 

 permit its being grown on a scale justifying extensive use as a silage, it is the universal 

 opinion of those who have grown it that it is destined to make one of the very best ensilage 

 crops known. It would be even better when grown with Soy Beans or Cow Peas, as this 

 combination would make an enormous yield of ensilage that would be very palatable and 

 well balanced. When seeded in rows 18 to 20 inches apart, drill 4 to 6 lbs. When sown 

 broadcast 16 to 24 lbs. per acre. Lb. 25c. 10 Lbs. at 20c. 100 Lbs. at 18c. 



1250. Wood Meadow Grass. Readily grows in densely shaded places and under 

 trees where other grasses will not grow. Admirably suited for pastures as well as lawns. 

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1189. Creeping Bent Grass. Similar to Red Top or 

 Herd's Grass and considered as good if not better than that 

 variety. Distinctive on account of its compact, creeping, root- 

 ing stems, which hold in the soil in a very tenacious way. Of 

 rapid growth and spreading habit, forming a strong, durable 

 turf. Fine for lawns and putting greens because of its fine 

 texture. If sown alone use 50 lbs. to the acre. Please write for 

 lowest prices. 



1188. Crested Dogstail. A hardy Grass forming a smooth, 

 compact and lasting turf. Does best on rich, moist land, but 

 will grow on most any soil. Roots deeply and withstands dry 

 weather. Does well in the shade. If sown alone, use 30 lbs. 

 to the acre, but the best way is to mix it with other grasses. 

 Price: Lb. 40c. 10 Lbs. at 38c. 100 Lbs. at 35c. 



1206. Rhode Island Bent Grass. Resembles Red Top, 

 but is shorter and has narrower leaves. It makes a beautiful, fine, close turf 

 and one of the best Grasses for lawns. It does well on both rich and poor 

 soils. Sow with other Grasses, or if alone use 50 lbs. seed an acre. Please 

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Bolgiano's Sudan Grass 



1116. Bromus Inermis or Awnless Broom Grass. 



Drought defying, frost resisting. Yields enormous crops of 

 splendid hay and affords early and abundant pasture. It adapts 

 itself to almost every condition of soil and climate and to any 

 use to which Grass may be put, equaling in quality and rivaling 

 in yield almost any other Grass. The roots push through the 

 soil and form fresh plants on every side. No amount of cold 

 seems to be able to kill it. It bears up well under hot Summer 

 suns. It will grow under conditions that are very dry, and it can 

 also stand being covered with water, not deep, of course, for one 

 or two weeks in early Spring. It is an abundant producer of leaves 

 and is much relished as pasture and hay. It is about equally 

 nutritious with Timothy. This Grass may be sown at any time 

 of the year when the ground is bare, but the best season is in 

 Spring, and with or without a nurse crop. If sown with a nurse 

 crop, that crop should be sown thinly; 15 pounds of good Bromus Inermis 

 an acre is sufficient. It grows slowly for a time, hence the farmer should 

 not be hasty in concluding that he has failed to get a stand of the Grass. 

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Wvod Meadow. Grass "Gold" Brand Seed 



1237. Meadow Foxtail. One of the best Grasses for permanent pasture. Grows 

 30 to 45 inches high. Does best on moist soils, preference heavy clay. Sow 30 lbs. per 

 acre. Please write us for lowest prices. 



1238. Rough Stalk Meadow Grass. One of the best bottom Grasses in a meadow. 

 Grows 25 to 35 inches high. Possesses high nutritive qualities. Requires heavy or average 

 kind of soil. Sow 30 lbs. per acre. Pleeise write us for lowest prices. 



1234. Fine Leaved Fescue. A short, small turf forming Grass for wooded places 

 and for lawn purposes. Please write us for lowest prices. 



1252. Sweet Vernal. Excellent for mixture in lawns for its sweet perfume, also 

 in all Hay and Pasture mixtures, as it is relished by both cattle and horses. Please write 

 us for lowest prices. 



1236. Various Leaved Fescue. An even turf forming grass growing under grass 

 with very narrow blades. Especially adapted for pasture mixtures for light, warm soils 

 and lawn purposes. Please write us for lowest prices. 



1186. Sheep Fescue. An excellent grass for poor, shady soils. It is a perennial, 

 densely tufted and of very fine foliage, making it well suited for lawns. It is also very 

 satisfactory for pasture, furnishing good grazing, especially for sheep. Resists drought 

 remarkably well. Sow 40 lbs. per acre. Please write us for lowest prices. 



1187. Hard Fescue. A valuable grass for dry lands and sandy soils; vary hardy, 

 enduring extremes of heat and cold and long droughts. Sow 30 lbs. to the acre. Please 

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1251. Bermuda Grass. Specially adapted to Lawns and Pasture Mixtures in the 

 South where many other grasses will not grow. When used in connection with English 

 Rye Grass will insure a green sod throughout the year. The Rye Grass to be sown in 

 the Fall when the Bermuda Grass turns brown. Bermuda Grass is very well adapted to 

 light soil and in some sections of the South is the only pasture grass that wiU make a good 

 sod on this class of soil. It also does very well on clay and loamy soil. Bermuda Grass 

 is very largely used for sowing on hillsides and embankments for binding and holding the 

 soil. Lb. 7oc. 10 Lbs. and over at 65c. lb. 



1124. Red or Creeping Fescue. A creeping rooted variety forming a close and 

 durable turf and particularly suited for dry, sandy soil. Resists drought and thrives on 

 very poor soils, gravelly banks and exposed hillsides Valuable for shady lawns and for 

 golf courses. Sow 30 lbs. to the acre if used alone. Price; "Gold" Brand, Lb. 45o. 

 Bu. of 14 lbs. S6.00. 



1235. Tall Fescue. Turf forming Grass, growing 35 to 45 inches high. Excellent 

 for pasture mixture, to be sown on good, heavy and moist soils. Please write us for lowest 

 prices. 



