Adaptability to Southern Soils and Climate 



TOP QUALITY GRASS SEED for FIELD and LAWN 



LESPEDEZA 



We have the finest and best assortment of field 

 and lawn grass seeds offered in the South. These 

 selected varieties are grown for us by the best 

 growers in the United States. Our 100 years of 

 experience is behind our selection of seeds and 

 growers. 



BERMUDA GRASS — Plant from February to Septem- 

 ber, 20 pounds per acre for lawns and 30 pounds 

 for golf courses and 40 for levee protection. Ber- 

 muda is used more extensively than any other 

 grass on lawns, golf courses and levee protec- 

 tion. It has a narrow, thin leaf of dark green 

 color. Spreads quite rapidly and grows very 

 well in the South. It dies down with a heavy 

 frost in the Fall but comes in in the Spring. It 

 does not do well in the shade but is very hardy 

 where it has sunshine. Takes about 30 days to 

 start. 



1 lb., 50c; 5 lbs., S1.90, postpaid. Not prepaid, 10 

 lbs., S3.00; 100 lbs., $28.50. 



CARPET GRASS — Plant from February to September, 

 20 lbs. per acre for lawn and 30 lbs. for golf 

 courses. This is a much coarser grass than Ber- 

 muda but will stand drought and hot weather 

 better and also stays green longer in the fall. 

 It is a natural perennial in Louisiana. It is used 

 extensively in lawns, golf courses, fairways and 

 parks. It stands more shade than Bermuda. 

 Takes about 30 days to start. Carpet Grass is 

 also used extensively for meadows and pastures 

 in the South. 

 1 lb., 40c; 5 lbs., $1.75, postpaid. 



HULLED BERMUDA — Germinates within 15 days 

 with proper moisture conditions. Highest grade 

 of Bermuda with hulls removed, which insures 

 quick results and nice green lawns. Sow 1 to 2 

 lbs. to each 1,000 square feet. 

 1 lb., 70c; 5 lbs., S3. 10, postpaid. Not prepaid, 

 10 lbs., S4.40; 100 lbs., S40.00. 



lOHNSON GRASS — Perennial with cane-like roots. 

 Hogs are very fond of this. Requires 1 to IV2 

 bu. per acre. Grows anywhere corn will grow. 

 Should be cut when tender and livestock will 

 relish. Once planted cannot be eradicated. Sow 

 during March and April. 



1 lb., 30c; 5 lbs., $1.00, postpaid. Not prepaid, 

 10 lbs., $1.00; 25 lbs., $2.00. 



DALLIS GRASS (Paspalum dilatatum) Imported 

 Strain — A perennial, especially popular in the 

 South. Grows 3 to 5 feet high, starting early in 

 spring and remaining green until frost. Provides 

 grazing and hay on a wide variety of soils, but 

 prefers heavy and somewhat moist land. Sow 

 in March or April, or earlier in the far south. 

 6 to 8 lbs. to the acre. 

 I lb., 50c; S lbs., $2.00, postpaid. 



RED TOP — Recleaned. Perennial, height 1 to 2 feet. 

 Does well on low, wet lands. This is an excellent 

 pasture and hay grass. An excellent variety, 30 

 pounds per acre. Sow from October to February. 

 1 lb., 35c; 5 lbs., $1.40, postpaid. Not prepaid, 

 10 lbs., $2.00; 25 lbs., $4.50. 



DOMESTIC ITALIAN RYE GRASS— Grown in the 

 United States from the imported Italian and 

 English. Used extensively today in America for 

 lawns, golf courses, meadows and pastures and 

 is claimed to be hardier than the imported vari- 

 eties. Slightly darker and stays green longer in 

 the early summer. Requires 300 pounds to the 

 acre on lawns and golf courses and 40 to 50 

 pounds for pastures. 



1 lb., 25c; 5 lbs., 75c, postpaid. Not prepaid, 10 

 lbs., $1.00; 100 lbs., $8.00. 



STECKLER'S SUNNY SOUTH LAWN (Mixture)— 

 Plant September to April, 150 pounds per acre. 

 Great success has been reported from the plant- 

 ing of this mixture. 



1 lb., 40c; 5 lbs., $1.60, postpaid. Not prepaid, 

 10 lbs., $2.80; 25 lbs., $6.50. 



Alsike Clover 



SUDAN — An excellent forage crop. Grows vigor- 

 ously and hardy. Yields more tonnage per acre 

 than any other forage crop. Plant 15 pounds per 

 acre. March and April for Spring; August and 

 September for Fall. 



1 lb., 20c; 5 lbs., 65c, postpaid. Not prepaid, 10 

 lbs., 75c; 25 lbs., $1.25. 



CLOVER 



CLOVER, Alsike — Sow in Spring from February on, 

 12 lbs. to the acre. This is exceptionally good 

 for wet lands, very similar to Red Clover, except 

 smaller plant and leaves. Makes excellent pas- 

 tures and hay. Succeeds in impoverished and 

 acid soils. This is a Perennial Clover. 

 1 lb., 40c; 5 lbs., $1.75, postpaid. Write for quan- 

 tity prioes. 



RED CLOVER — Sow in Spring or Fall, 15 pounds to 

 the acre. This variety is most universally grown 

 throughout the country. On fertile soil and espe- 

 cially where hoy is desired, it has only one 

 superior, and that is alfalfa. 



1 lb., 35c; 5 lbs., $1.50, postpaid. Write for quan- 

 tity prices. 



WHITE BLOSSOM SWEET (Melilotus Alba or Bok- 

 hara) — Sow 20 pounds per acre from February to 

 April for Spring and September to December for 

 Fall. Resembles Alfalfa in appearance and will 

 grow luxuriantly on soils rich in lime and of in- 

 sufficient depth for successful growing of either 

 alfalfa or Red Clover. 



1 lb., 30c; 5 lbs., $1.00, postpaid. Write lor quan- 

 tity prices. 



WHITE DUTCH — This is a very common variety in 

 the South, although small for hay production, it 

 is one of our best pasture clovers. Sow in Spring 

 or Fall, 12 pounds per acre. 



1 lb., $1.00; 5 lbs., $4.50, postpaid. Write for quan- 

 tity prices. 



PERSIAN CLOVER — A very valuable new clover for 

 the South. Furnishes splendid grazing for cattle 

 from December until June, and yields 2 to 3 tons 

 of rich nutritious hay per acre, which can be 

 easily cut and cures very quickly. Is a splendid 

 soil builder, and will thrive on clay or loamy 

 soils. Sow 6 to 8 pounds per acre from Septem- 

 ber to November, and cover lightly. Reseeds 

 itself even when closely grazed. Makes an up- 

 right growth 2 to 3 feet high. Will stand wetter 

 lands than most clovers. Seed should be inocu- 

 lated with NITRAGIN. See page 29. 

 1 lb., 60c; 5 lbs., S2.50, postpaid. Write for 

 prices on larger quantities. 



LESPEDEZA or JAPAN CLOVER— One of the best 

 clovers that can be planted in the South. Planted 

 at the rate of one bushel to the acre from De- 

 cember to May. If sown on sod the land should 

 be first scarified with a disc harrow in order to 

 give the seed a good seed bed. Thrives on very 

 poor soils and continually improves them, at the 

 same hme yielding a highly profitable and nu- 

 tritious forage. One bushel to the acre. 25 lbs. 

 to the bushel. 



1 lb., 40c; 5 lbs., $1.50, postpaid. Write for prices 

 on larger quantities. 



KOREAN LESPEDEZA 



Korean is the earliest of the annual Lespedezas, 

 coming up first and growing rapidly, therefore giv- 

 ing earliest grazing of any lespedeza. Grows taller 

 than Common, larger plant and coarser, with 

 broader leaflets. Korean matures earlier than other 

 lespedezas, seed beginning to ripen in September. 

 The only variety suitable for Northern half of the 

 United States. Korean is fine in combination with 

 grain for it will drop seed before time to break the 

 ground to sow grain in the fall. Korean is fine In 

 pasture combinations, and an abundant hay 

 yielder. 



1 lb., 25c; 5 lbs., $1.00, postpaid. 



Hairy Peruvian Alfalfa 



Lespedeza, Korean 



KOBE LESPEDEZA 



Kobe has certainly earned a home for itself on 

 Southern farms, particularly where long periods 

 of drought occurred, for Kobe came through these 

 droughts where Common Lespedeza was burned 

 out. This drought resistance is a life-saver to a 

 farmer, and is no doubt due to the very extensive 

 root system and its rank growth, with larger than 

 ordinary leaves. We have seen Kobe 38 inches 

 tall but usually it is 2 to 2V2 feet tall. We have 

 seen yields of 4 tons per acre with Kobe. It is 

 excellent for hay and pasture alike. Can be sowti 

 with oats, also with orchard grass and red top or 

 herd's grass. 



1 lb., 25c; 5 lbs., $1.00, postpaid. 



ALFALFA 



HAIRY PERUVIAN ALFALFA— Sow thirty pounds 

 per acre, from January to April for Spring and 

 September to November for Fall. Withstands 

 colder weather better than Alfalfa or Lucerne 

 and usually produces a heavier yield of hay. A 

 perennial plant. We highly recommend this va- 

 riety for hay and pasture. 



1 lb., 3Sc; 5 lbs., $1.50, postpaid. Not prepaid, 

 10 lbs., $2.80. 



SEED RICE 



Rice can be grown on upland as well as on 

 flooded lands. Any ground having a reasonable 

 amount of moisture will make fair crops of 20 to 

 40 bushels per acre. Plant about April, 20 seeds 

 in each hill in rows about IV2 feet apart. 

 LADY WRIGHT — Well known medium grain. 

 1 lb., 20c, postpaid. Not prepaid, 10 lbs., 75c; 

 25 lbs., $1.50. 

 WILD RICE — Best time to sow is in Spring, although 

 it can be sown any time. Thoroughly soak seed 

 in water so that it will sink into the desired 

 situation, sow in shallow water not over three 

 feet deep and from this depth into the shore. A 

 still day should bo chosen for sowing so that the 

 seed will not drift out to deep water. Very at- 

 tractive for wild fowl on game reserves and small 

 lakes. Sow 20 pounds per acre. 

 1 lb., 90c; 5 lbs., $3.85, postpaid. 



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