BOLGIANO'S "Capitol Brand" Corn, Clover, Hay and Pasture Grasses 



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CLOVERS 



Alfalfa Medtcafo satin \ perennial legume thriving l>cst on well- 

 drained, heavily limed soil*. Being .1 heavv feeder, Alfalfa re- 

 quires an abundance of available plant-food, particularly phos- 

 phoric acid. Varieties most used in \\ ashmgton area are Oklahoma 

 approved. Kansas Common and Buffalo. 



Alsike or Hybrid Clover I -i/Wium b\hridum). The hardiesl of 



rather heavy silt or cl.iv soil with plenty of 

 moisture. 



Crimson or Scarlet Clover I -('ilium incarnatum). A winter 

 annual. Improves poor soils and furm- when pastures 



are resting. Sow in spring, summer anil fall. Reseeding t\pes also 

 able. 



Ladino Clover (Trifolium repens latum). This perennial is known 



the Giant White Clover. \ low-growing, leafj plant witli 



succulent and somtwh.r 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 (Trifolium prannse). Docs besl on 

 rich, well-drained -oil containing an abundance ol lime. Makes 



two crops of hay ■ \c.ir and m.i\ be sown in spring or fall. 



Kenland Red Clover. \ superior, longer-lived strain of Red Clover 

 n is where anthracnose diseases are prevalent. 



Mammoth or Sapling {Trifolium pratense perenne). larger, 

 COarsei and aboul two weeks later in maturing than Medium Red 



Clover. Only one crop can be harvested each season. 

 White Dutch Clover [Trifolium repens). Usually included in lawn 



grass mixtures; also valuable in permanent pastures. Sow in 



spring. 

 New Zealand Certified Permanent Pasture White Clover. 



Dillcis 1 tom cultivated \\ hite Dutch Clover in that it has smallei 



leaves, stems and flower head. Mso spreads l>\ surface runners. 

 White Sweet Clover (Melilotus alba). Grows 5 to 5 feel tall and is 



valuable lor soiling; ensilage and bees. I .ists for years it cut before 

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

 Birdsfoot Trefoil Lotus corniculatus Valuable plant for hav and 

 lor use in permanent pasture mixtures. Stays green and produces 

 excellent (ccd during hot summer months. 



Korean Lespedeza 

 I he most popular ol t he I espedeza family, growing aboul 1 ' ■_■ feel 

 tall. Grows leadilv in acid soil and reseeds itself. Drought-resistant, 



. to cut in \u -11st . Sow February 1 to 1 he last of May. 



Sericea Lespedeza 

 \ perennial lor pool soil; withstands droughts and gives two or 



more cuttings pel season alter the hrst year. Cut when a foot high. 



Inoculate all Legume Seed < Alfalfa, Clovers and Lespedeza with Nitragin and insure a good stand. See page 60. 



HAY and PASTURE MIXTURES 



Kentucky Blue Grass (Poa pratensis) 

 Although it docs well on most an . . Blue Grass requires 



about two vears to become established and is therefore often sown 

 with other grasses. Sow in spring or fall. 



Tall Fescues 



Alta Fescue. A deep-rooted, long-lived perennial grass with many 

 shinv. dark green leaves coming from the crown of the plant. It 

 makt irf if conditions ( rc favorable, 



Kentucky 31 Fescue. S one characteristics as Alta except that it is 

 more drought n 



Orchard Grass (Oactylis 9lomerata) 

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

 Lasts for years. 



Domestic Rye Grass (Lolium multiflorum) 

 An annual all-purp< . -cd in lawn mixtures and for hay and 



pasture. 



Perennial Rye Grass (Lolium perenne) 

 \ -plendid permanent pasture grass doing best on moderately 

 moist soils. 



Red Top or Herd's Grass (Agrostis alba) 



Used in most lawn mixtures and a good pasture grass. Does well 

 in low, wet meadows. Sow in spring or fall. 



Timothy (Phleum pratense) 

 This important hav 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 (Alsike or Mammoth), 6 pounds Red 

 I op and 10 pounds Alta Fescue to the acre. 



Bolgiano's Permanent Pasture Mixture 



I he>e mixtures are composed ol onlj the besl germinating seed 

 and are sure to give satisfaction. 



I'ii Uplands: A special mixture ol 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 

 poultry and livestock within six weeks after sowing. 



Golden Millet 



Makes an enormous yield of hav 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. 



Sudan Grass (Holcus sudanensis) 



Similar to Timothy in food value, this provides an easily cured 

 hay forage crop. Musi lie cut before frost. Sow in late spring. 



Often sown with Soy Beans —20 pounds Sudan Grass and one bushel 

 Soy Beans to the acre. 



For other grasses refer to page 1 



Open Pollinated 



FIELD CORN 



HYBRIDS by Lester Pfister 



Reid's Yellow Dent. (100 days.) The 10-inch yellow ears have 

 small red cobs covered with 18 to 20 rows of deep grains. Grows 

 better than 8 feet tall. A consistent prize-winner at shows. 



Hickory King. (115 davs.) Grows over 8 feet tall, with a splendid 

 root-growth. Ears contain 8 rows of large broad kernels; small 

 cob. A great white Corn especially recommended on poor soil. 

 Popular for roasting ears and early feed in the South. 



Boone County. CI 10 days.; A pure white Corn on a white cob. 

 There are generally 20 or more rows of deep kernels on the heavy 

 10 to 11-inch ears. Boone County is a heavy yielder of extra- 

 quality Com. 



Eureka Ensilage. HlSdaysj Many years of watching and selecting 

 seed has developed this best of all silo Corn until the rapid-growing 

 plants now reach a height of 15 feet with a large amount of fodder 

 and 3 or 4 long ears to the stalk. 



Pfister 164 <Hyx 187, x WF9 x 38-11). Maturity, 115 to 120davs. 

 Large cylindrical ears with deep, medium-rough kernels. Adaptable 

 to a wide variety of soils. It is definitely a one-eared hvbrid. The 

 stiff stalk carries ears at uniform height, making picking easy. 



Pfister 4897 140x187 x 199x177. Maturity, 105 to 110 days. 

 Excellent standing quality, heavy, dark foliage; resistant to 

 drought, disease and insects. The medium large, cylindrical ears 

 produce long kernels of deep indentation, making it a favorite 

 with stock feeders. Medium early and produces well on soils of 

 medium to low fertility. Will be in great demand in areas infested 

 with corn borer and chinch bugs. Suitable for mechanical pickers. 



Yellow Dent Hybrid U. S. 13. (110 days.) This Virginia-grown 

 Corn is one of the best Yellow Hybrids in the middle Atlantic 

 section. Large show-type ears, 11 inches long, with 16 rows of 

 deep kernels. Deep-rooting plants. 



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