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



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CLOVERS 



Alfalfa 'fedicato satira). A perennial legume thriving best on well- 

 'ed, heavily limed soils. Being a heavy feeder, Alfalfa re- 

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

 phoric acki. Varieties most used in Wasl ngton area are Oklahoma 

 appro\ed, Kjnus Common, Butralo and Williamsburg. 



Alsike or Hybrid Clover ''{folium bybridum). The hardiest of 

 ors. Pre- silt or clay soil with plenty of 



moisture. 



Crimson or Scarlet Clover {Trijolium incarnatum) . A "inter 

 annual. Improves poor soils and furnishes forage when pastures 

 are - 5o» in spring, summer and fall. Reseeding types also 



able. 



Ladino Clover 'olium repens latum). This perennial is known 



he Giant White Cl"<^ \ low-growing, leafj plant with 



■ dent and son < ier proper moisture 



conditioi • ems will Tike root at the joints, and in this 



manner thicken up the stand 



Medium Red or June Clover I •■folium pro Does besl on 



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

 two crops of ha I may be sown in spring or fall. 



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

 n i~ 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 he harvested each season. 



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

 grass mixtures; also valuable in permanent pastures. Sow in 

 spring. 



New Zealand Certified Permanent Pasture White Clover. 

 Differs from cultivated White Dutch Clover in thai it has smaller 



leases, steins and llower head. Also spreads by Surface runners. 



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

 valuable tor soiling; ensilage ami bees. I a sis for years if cut before 



Dowering 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. 



Korean Lespedeza 



1 he most popular of the I espedc/a family, growing about 1 ' ■> feet 



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



rc.uk to nit in August. Sow February 1 to the last of Mas. 



Sericea Lespedeza 



A perennial for poor soil; withstands droughts and gives two or 

 more cuttings per season after the first 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 does well on mosl soil. Blue Grass requires 



about • to become established and is therefore often sown 



with other grasses. Sow in spring or fall. 



Tall Fescues 

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

 : rk green leaves coming from the crown of the plant. It 

 maki itions are favorable. 



Kentucky 31 Fescue. Sanu ics as Alta except that it is 



more drought n 



Orchard Grass (Dactylis glomerata) 

 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' . -ed in lawn mixtures and for hay and 



pasture. 



Perennial Rye Grass (Lolium perenne) 

 jlendid permanent pasture grass doing best on moderately 

 moist soils. 



Red Top or Herd's Grass (Agrostis alba) 



i 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 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 (Alsike or Mammoth), 6 pounds Red 

 Top and 10 pounds Alta Fescue to the acre. 



Bolgiano's Permanent Pasture Mixture 



These mixtures are composed <>l only the best germinating seeds 



and are sure to give satisfaction. 



/or Uplands: A special mixture of the best grasses and clovers 

 lor establishing a permanent pasture. 



Im Lowlands: \ mixture ol glasses 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 alter sowing. 



Golden 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. 



Sudan Grass (Holcus sudanensis) 



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

 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. MOO days.) The 10-inch yellow ears have 

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

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



Hickory King. M15 days.) 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. M10 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. MlSdaysj 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. 



WASHINGTON, D. C. 



Pfister 164 Hy x 187j 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 '140 x 187, x 199 x 177). 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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