BOLGIANO*S ''Capitol Brand'' Clover, Hay and Pasture Grasses 



WRITE FOR PRKES 



CLOVERS 



Inoculate all Legume Seed (Alfalfa, Clovers and Lespedeza) with Nitragin and insure a Rood stand. See page 57 



Alfalfa (Medicago sativa). A perennial legume thriving best on well- 

 drained, heavily limed soils. Being a heavy feeder. Alfalfa requires 

 an abundance of available plant food, particularly phosphoric acid. 

 Varieties most used in Washington area are Kansas Common and 

 Williamsburg. 



Aisike (Trijolium hybridum) . The hardiest of Clovers. Prefers a 

 rather heavy silt or clay soil with plenty of moisture. 

 Crimson Clover {Trijolium incarnatum). A winter annual. Im- 

 proves poor soils and furnishes forage when pastures are resting. Sow 

 in spring, summer and fall. 



Ladino Clover {Trijolium repens latum). This perennial is known as 

 the Giant White Clover. A low-growing, leafy plant with succulent 

 and somewhat coarse stems. Under proper moisture conditions, these 

 stems will take root at the joints, and in this manner thicken up the 

 stand. 



Medium Red or June Clover {Trijolium pratense). Does best on 

 rich, well-drained soil containing an abundance of lime. Makes two 

 crops of hay a year and may be sown in spring or fall. 

 Chesapeake Red Clover. A superior, longer-lived strain of Red 

 Clover adapted lo areas where anthracnose diseases are prevalent. 

 Mammoth or Sapling {Trijolium pratense perenne). Larger, coarser 

 and about two weeks later in maturing than Medium Red Clover. 

 Only one crop can be harvested each season. 



White Clover {Trijolium repens). Included in some lawn grass 

 mixtures; also valuable in permanent pastures. Sow in spring. 

 White Sweet Clover {Melilotus alba). Grows 3 to 5 feet tall and is 

 valuable for forage; ensilage and bees. Lasts for years if cut before 

 flowering and on rich soil will produce three crops a year. 

 Birdsfoot Trefoil {Lotus corniculatus) . Valuable plant for hay and 

 for use in permanent pasture mixtures. Stays green and produces 

 excellent feed during hot summer months. 



Field of Clover 



Korean Lespedeza 



The most popular of the Lespedeza family, growing 12 to 15 inches 

 tall. Grows readily in acid soil and reseeds itself. Drought-resistant; 

 ready to cut in August. Sow February 1 to the last of May. 



Kobe Lespedeza 



An improved variety of common Lespedeza, valuable as a hay and 

 pasture crop. It grows 15 to 18 inches tall. Matures 3 weeks later 

 than Korean, extending the grazing season. Sow 25 pounds per acre. 



Sericea Lespedeza 



A perennial for poor soil; withstands droughts 

 more cuttings per season after the first year. Cut 



ind gives two or 

 vhen a foot high. 



HAY and PASTURE MIXTURES 



Kentucky Blue Grass (Poa pratensis) 



Although it does well on most any good soil. Blue Grass requires 

 about two years to become established and is therefore often sown 

 with other grasses. Sow in spring or fall. 



Tall Fescues 

 Kentucky 31 Tall Fescue. A deep-rooted, long-lived perennial 

 grass with many shiny, dark green leaves coming from the crown of 

 the plant. It makes a very close turf if conditions are favorable. 

 Alta Tall Fescue. Same characteristics as Kentucky 31 except that 

 it is not as drought resistant. 



Orchard Grass (Dactylis glomerata) 



An early bunch grass which stays green in spite of heat and drought. 

 Lasts for years. 



Rye Grass (Lolium multiflorum) 



An annual all-purpose grass used for cover crop mixtures and for 

 hay and temporary pasture. 



Perennial Rye Grass (Lolium perenne) 



A splendid permanent pasture grass doing best on moderately 

 moist soils. 



Red Top or Herd's Grass (Agrostis alba) 



A good pasture grass. Does well in low, wet meadows. Sow in 

 spring or fall. 



For other grasses refer to page 1 



Timothy (Phleum pratense) 



This important hay and pasture grass should be sown at the rate 

 of 12 pounds per acre in spring or fall. One popular mixture uses 10 

 pounds Timothy and 6 pounds Clover; another has 8 pounds Timothy, 

 6 pounds Clover (Aisike or Mammoth), 6 pounds Red Top and 10 

 pounds Alta Fescue to the acre. 



Bolsiano's Permanent Pasture Mixture 



These mixtures are composed of only the best germinating seeds 

 and are sure to give satisfaction. 



For Uplands: A special mixture of the best grasses and clovers 

 for establishing a permanent pasture. 



For Lowlands: A mixture of grasses and clovers adapted for moist 

 or slightly sour lowlands. 



Dwarf Essex Rape 



An annual resembling kale which furnishes good pasture for poul- 

 try and livestock within six weeks after sowing. 



Golden Foxtail Millet 



Makes an enormous yield of hay which should be cut just as the 

 heads begin to form. Sow from May through July. 



Hairy Vetch (Vicia villosa) 



Valuable as a winter cover crop to prevent leaching and to turn 

 in for fertilizer. It is also a good forage plant. 



Crownvetch (Coronilla varia) 



A perennial legume with creeping stems 2 to 6 feet long. Develops 

 a heavy, multi-branched creeping root system. It reproduces by 

 seed and spreads vegetatively by rhizomes. Used for temporary 

 grazing, ground cover and erosion control. 



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