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



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CLOVERS 



Alfalfa ( \/e(yira,<o sa/irai. A perennial legume thriving Ix-st on well- 

 lirained, heavily limed soils. Being a hea\ v feeder. Alfalfa re- 

 quires an abundance of available plant-foo<1, particularly phos- 

 phoric acid. N'arieties most used in Washington area are Oklahoma 

 approvetl, Kansas Common and BulTalo. 



Alsike or Hybrid Clover (Trijotium bvhridum). The hardiest of 

 I ...tr^ PrrtiTN .1 rilt-r lieavy silt or clay soil with plenty of 



iiu'is: lirt-- 



Crimson or Scarlet Clover (Trijolium incarnaiumt. A winter 

 annuaL Improves potir soils and furnishes forage when pastures 

 are resting. Sow in spring, summer and fall. Reseeding tvpes also 



Ladino Clover iTrifolium rtpens latum). This perennial is known 

 a> Uic (jiAiu 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 



■ .-vH-r •fiukcn up t tif st.iiul. 



Medium Red or June Clover (Trijolium pralensis) . Does best on 

 rich, well-<lrained soil containing an abundance of lime. Makes 

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



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



adapted ti) .irt ,i- a here anthracnose diseases are prevalent. 



Mammoth or Sapling (Trijolium pralensis pcrenne). Larger, 

 coarser and about two weeks later in matviring than Medium Red 

 Clover. Only one crop can be harvested each season. 



White Dutch Clover (TrifoHum repens). Usually included in lawn 

 grass mivturcs; also valuable in permanent pastures. Sow in 

 spriii^j. 



Wild White Clover. Ditt'ers from cultivated White Dutch Clover in 

 tliit it lia-i ■ciiialUr leaves, stems and llower head. Also spreads by 

 siirlaic runners. 



White Sweet Clover (Melilotus alha). Grows 3 to 5 feet tall and is 

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

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



Korean Lespedeza 



The most popular ol the l.cspiilcza la[i\ily, growing about 1 '2 feci 

 tall. Grows readily in aciti soil and rcsecds itself. Drought-rcsistanl; 

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



Sericea Lespedeza 



.■\ perennial for poor soil; withstands droughts and gives two or 

 more cuttings per .sca.son after the lirst year. Cut when a foot high. 

 BIrdsfOOt Trefoil (Lotus corniculutus). Valuable plant for hay and 



for use in permanent pasture mixtures. Stays green and produces 



excellent feed during hot summer months. 



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 (Pod pralensis) 

 Although it doc-. «ell mi iiio^t ,in\ ;;<m)<I sdiI. Blue Crass requires 

 about two years 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 

 %hin\, dark green leaves coming from the crown of the plant. It 

 makes a verv close turf if conditions are favorable. 



Kentucky 31 Fescue. Same characteristics as Alta except that it is 

 more drought resistant. 



Orchard Grass (Dactylis glomerata) 

 An early bunch grass w hich sta\ s green in spile of heat and drought. 

 Lasts for years. 



Domestic Rye Grass (Lolium muitiflorum) 

 An annual all-purpo-e lira-.'- u^cd in l.iwn mixtures and for hay and 

 pasture. 



Perennial Rye Grass (Lolium perenne) 

 A splendid |>ermanent pasture grass doing best on moderately 

 moist soils. 



Red Top or Herd's Grass (Agrostis alba) 



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

 in low, wet meadows. Sow m spring or t ill. 



Timothy (Phleum pratense) 

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

 of 12 pounds per acTC in spring or fall. One p>opular mixture uses 

 10 pounds Timrjthy and 6 pounds Clover; another has 8 pounds 

 Timothv, 6 pounds Clover (Alsike or .Mammoth), 6 pounds Red 

 Top and 10 ptounds Alta Fescue to the acre. 



Boigiano's Permanent Pasture Mixture 



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lis the i 



H'sl ^^cTMiinal iiig seeds 

 best grasses and clovers 



I liese mixtures arc loriiposcd 

 and are sure to give satisfaction. 



lor lljilands: A special mixture of ll 

 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 re.sembling kale which furnishes good pasture for 

 poultry and livestock within six weeks after sowing. 



Golden Millet 

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

 heads begin to form. Sow from May througli 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 Timothv in food value, this provides an easily cure<l 

 hay forage crop. .Must be 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. flOO days.) The 10-inch yellow ears have 

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

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



Hickory King. CI 15 days.i Grows over 8 feet tall, with a splendid 

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

 cob. \ 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. 

 I here 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. CllSdays.; 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 st^k. 



Pfister 164 cHy x 187) x WF9 x 38-11). Maturity, 115 to 120 days. 

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

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

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



Pfister 4897 ^40x187, x 199x177). Maturity, 105 to 110 days. 

 Excellent standing cjualits, 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 

 Ojrn 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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