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TiinOthv (^hlenm pratense). The mott valuable of all grassei 

 for hay, especially tn the North. Thrivea best on moist, 

 loamy Boils 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 acre 

 with Clover, 10 lbs. Timothy and 6 lbs. Clover. A splendid mixture is 8 

 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 excellent 

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

 ground soils. 



T>p/J Ton (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. 



Orchard Grass (Dactylls 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 

 and 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. 



Sudan Grass ^^ '^ ^ *^" annual 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. 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. Sliould not be planted until the soil becomes warm in the 

 Spring. Two to four cuttings per year can be obtained when sown broad- 

 cast 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 particularly 

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

 Sprintt. When seeded in rows IS to 30 inches apart, drill 4 to 6 pounds. 

 When sown, 16 to 24 pounds per acre. 



Perennial Rve Grass (I^o'i^^™ 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. 



Italian Rve Grass Yields three or four cuttings « 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. 



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, 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. 



Sheen Fescue ^^""^^ "i*t *i'S worthless for growing other fine 

 grazing grasses can be made of value by growing 

 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). 



Red or Creeping Fescue. ^ 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 best strong 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 

 elichtly sour lowlands. 



Bolgiano's "Capitol Brand" Timothy Seed 



Hairy Vetch (Vicia villosa) ^* '» ^^^ ^^''^'- '^ 'finable 



as a winter cover crop to 

 prevent leaching, and for forage and fertilizing purposes. It la an 

 annual. It succeeds well on nearly all soils and thrives surprisingly on 

 poor, light land and will endure extremes of drought, heat and cold. It 

 improves the soil, being; a great nitrogen gatherer. The roots bear in- 

 numerable nodules or nitrogen gathering bacteria. These take the nitro- 

 gen from the air and restore it to the soil, where it is so much needed.. 

 It belongs to the Pea family, but the vines are much longer and the' 

 foliage is more abundant. It may be sown either in the spring or falll 

 with about half a bushel of Rye or Oats for support. It grows rapidly 

 and is particularly valuable in sections where Clover does not thrive.. 

 In the North it remains green all winter under the snow, and It is in- 

 valuable for early pasturing. 50 to 60 pounds of seed required to the^ 

 acre. 



Spring Vetches or Tares Closely associated with Pea» iB 



character. Used for the same pur- 

 pose as Hairy Vetch, but must be planted in the spring wherever the 

 winters are severe, as this variety is not so hardy as Hairy Vetch.. 

 Highly valuable for soiling or for green manuring. Sometimes grown 

 with Oats for mowing and feeding to stock. Sow alone 70 to 90 pounds: 

 per acre, and if with Oats, 60 pounds of Vetch and 40 pounds of Oats. 



Dwarf Essex Rane ^^ '' ^^ annual, bearing a close resem- 

 blance in leaf and stalk to the 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 is pre-eminently fitted to furnish pas- 

 ture 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, ths variety is ex- 



t e n s i v e I y usedl 

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

 feeding. It is grown 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. 



Burt or 90-DaV Oats "^^^ earliest, most prolific and surest 

 cropping of Spring Oats ; far superior 

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

 ever this Oat is grown it comes into great favor. 



Virginia Gray Winter or Turf Oats ^'^^^ »°^ '"'^' 



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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