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F. W. BOLGIANO & CO., INC., Washington, D. C. 



Kentucky Blue Grass 



(Poa pratensis). This grass is not only 

 tile best for lawn purposes, but makes 

 the sweetest and most nutritious pasture for all kinds of stock. Ken- 

 tucky has long been famous for its high bred horses and its Blue Grass 

 pastures. It is now possible to establish on most any farm a Blue Grass 

 pasture of greenest verdure which will give very iirofitable returns. This 

 Grass is the first to start up in the Spring and remains green until snow 

 flies in the Fall. It is very hardy and is uninjured by cold or dry 

 weather, hot sun or trampling of hoofs. The roots are so thick and stout 

 that they form a tough sod. Blue Grass requires about two years to 

 get well started and for that reason it is often sown in mixture with 

 other Grasses. It will do well on almost any land, but does best on well 

 drained clay land. Sow in the Fall or Spring at the rate of two or 

 three bushels per acre. 



SermudR Grass Especially adapted for golf fairways and sum- 

 mer greens in the south where other grasses 

 will not grow. Withstands drought and scorching Summer Sun better 

 than any other variety. Has exceptionally long heavy root system. Cov- 

 ers bare spaces by long overground runners. Dies down completely in 

 winter. Sow it at the rate of 5 to 6 pounds to acre. 



Poa Trivialis (Rough stalked Meadow Grass). Recommended 

 for shady places. It is a fine leafed, even turf- 

 forming grass, and used mostly for fine lawns, although it is valuable 

 as a bottom grass in pasture mixtures. 



Timothy 



Orchard Grass 



(Phleum pratense). The most valuable of all grasses 

 for hay, especially in the North. Thrives best on moist, 

 loamy soils of medium tenacity. It should be cut just when the blossom 

 falls. Sow early in the spring or fall, at the rate of 12 pounds per aero 

 with Clover, 10 lbs. Timothy and 6 lbs. Clover. A splendid mixture is S 

 lbs. Timothy, 6 lbs. Clover (either Mammoth Clover or Alsike Clover pre- 

 ferred, as they mature at the same time as Timothy), 6 lbs. Fancy Red 

 Top, % bushel Meadow Fescue. Together these will produce most excel- 

 Jent hay, also nutritious and abundant pasture in good loamy clay or 

 low ground soils. 



■RpjJ Tod (Agrostis vulgaris). In Pennsylvania and States farther 

 south this is known as Herd's Grass, a name applied in 

 New England, and New York to Timothy. It is a good, permanent grass, 

 standing our climate well, and makes a good pasture when grazed close. 

 Is valuable for low, wet meadows, producing a large return in good hay. 

 When sown alone, use about 12 pounds of the fancy seed per acre. Sow 

 in spring or fall. 



(Dactylis glomerata). Desirable on account of 

 its quick growth and valuable aftermath. It is 

 ready for grazing in spring two weeks sooner than most grasses, and 

 when fed off is again ready for grazing in a week, and will continue 

 green when other grasses are withered by dry weather. It is palatable 

 ^nd nutritious and stock eat it greedily when green. A tendency to grow 

 in tufts unfits it for lawns. It does better if sown with clover, and as 

 it ripens at the same time, the mixed hay is of the best quality. If 

 sown alone, about 28 pounds are required per acre ; if sown with clover, 

 half that quantity. Perennial and will last for years. 



It is a tall annual Grass reaching a height of 7 

 to 9 feet when planted in rows an* allowed to 

 mature for seed crop ; broadcasted and cut in the bloom for hay, about 

 4 feet. 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 secui-ed 

 and three cuttings made. It is a great drought resister and is particularly 

 adapted to semi-arid regions. It is an annual and must be seeded each 

 Spring. When seeded in rows 18 to 30 inches apart, drill 4 to 6 pounds. 

 When sown, IG to 24 pounds per acre. 



(Lolium perenne). A very valuable va- 

 riety for permanent pasture. Succeeds 

 well on almost any soil, but is particularly adapted to moderately moist 

 or irrigated lands. Sow 30 to 40 pounds per acre in spring. 



Sudan Grass 



Perennial Rye Grass 



Italian Rye Grass 



Yields three or four cuttings a year of 

 most nutritious hay ; a very valuable grass, 

 particularly adapted for rich, loamy soils or low grounds ; does better in 

 damp situations than other grasses. Recommended principally for fall 

 seeding. Sow 30 to 35 pounds to the acre. 



Bolgiano's "Capitol Brand" Timothy Seed 



Creeping Bent Grass 



Sheep Fescue 



Red or Creeping Fescue 



Similar to red top or Herd's Grass and 

 considered as good, if not better, than 

 that variety. Distinctive on account of its compact, rooting stems which 

 hold in the soil in a 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 sowing alone use 50 pounds to the acre. 



Lands that are worthless for growing other fine 

 grazing grasses can be made of value by grow- 

 ing sheep fescue, for it will grow on thin, dry, sandy and rocky soils, 

 where few grasses will live, and will stand any amount of drought. Does; 

 not grow so tall and does not have to be turned so often. Used in the 

 •rough on golf courses (14 lbs. to the bushel). 



A creeping rooted variety forming' 

 a close and durable turf and par- 

 ticularly 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 pounds to the acre if used alone. 



Bolgiano's Permanent Pasture Mixtures 



These mixtures are composed of only the be.st strong germinating seed's 

 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 



It is an annual, bearing a close resem- 

 blance in leaf and stalk to Kale, but both 

 leaves and stalks are more numerous in the Rape plant, and of a taller 

 habit of growth. It is a pasture plant which may be eaten off by any 

 kind of live stock. But is pre-eminently fitted to furnish pasture for 

 sheep, cattle and swine. Under favorable conditions Rape is ready for 

 pasturing sheep or cattle within six weeks from the time of sowing. 



Tennessee Cultivated Golden Millet ^ms variety is ex- 



t e ns i V e 1 y used 

 throughout the United States, as they find it more nutritious in value for 

 feeding. It is sown at the same time and at the same rate per acre as 

 the common Millet. Growers once using the Tennessee Cultivated Millet 

 will never plant any other kind. Grows more vigorous, gives a much 

 larger yield of hay. 



The earliest, most prolific and surest 

 cropping of Spring Oats ; far superior 



to an ordinary Spring or rust-proof Oats for Spring seeding. Wherever 



this Oat is grown it comes into great favor. 



Burt or 90-Day Oats 



Virginia Gray Winter or Turf Oats 



When sown early-, 

 before the middle- 



of March, these Oats will far outyield the ordinary Spring Oats, making- 



a larger crop and heavier grain. 



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