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



Bolgiano's '^Capitol Brand'' Grass, 

 Clover and Forage Seed 



FOR PRICES, SEE PINK SHEET INCLOSED 



A Field of Alfalfa Grown from Bolgiano's "Capitol Brand" Alfalfa Seed 



Alfalfa 



(Medicago sativa). Considered the moat valuable of clov- 

 ers and is capable of resisting droughts. It should be sown 



alone in thoroughly prepared soil either in the Spring or Fall at the rate 



of 20 to 25 pounds to the acre. Height. 1 to 3 feet. 



Mninmnth or Sanlino- (TrifoUum pratense perenne). Is sinni- 

 ITldminuui, Ul Odpmio ,^j. ^ ^^^ Clover in appearance of 



seeds and habits of growth, the difference being larger growth and later 

 maturing. It is often used for hog pastures. As a soil improver to plow 

 under it is considered superior on account of its extra growth. It is a 

 good variety for thin soils or to seed with Timothy, Meadow Fescue, Herd s 

 Grass or Red Top, as it matures about the same time as these grasses. 

 Sow 10 to 12 lbs. to the acre when sown alone. When sown with Timothy 

 use 6 lbs. Sapling Clover and 8 lbs. Timothy to the acre. 



(Trifolium incarnatum). The Great Ni- 

 trogen Gatherer. The best crop for hay, 

 soiling and green manuring; Fall, Winter and Spring pasturing. Crim- 

 son Clover furnishes an abundance of nutritive forage at seasons when 

 pastures are dead. Improves poor land, restores to fertility those that 

 have been worn down by excessive cropping. May be planted in the Spring, 

 Summer or Fall. Splendid for reseeding Red Clover that has been Winter 

 killed. Sow 15 pounds to the acre. 



(Trifolium hybridum). Alsike Clover grows 

 thicker and is finer in growth than Red 



Clover, making better hay and grazing. It is also the hardiest of clovers, 



resisting extremes of heat and drought as well as severe cold weather. 



When sown with other grasses, it forms a quick undergrowth and greatly 



increases the yield. Sow 8 pounds to the acre. 



One of the best hay forage crops, easily cured 

 and is very similar to Timothy in food value. 

 Sow in late Spring at the rate of 20 to 25 pounds to the acre Should be 

 cut before frost. Can be sown with Soja Beans, 20 pounds Sudan Grass 

 and one bushel Soja Beans to the acre. 



Similar to red top and considered as 



1 ^ 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 

 Istrong, 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 

 M- - - - 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). 



Xtaii iw rrppninir 'Pp<a<*ll«» ■* creeping rooted variety forming 

 Kea or l^reeping r estue ^ ^,^gg ^^^ 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 i)ounds to the acre if used alone. 



Crimson or Scarlet 



Alsike, or Hybrid 



Sudan Grass 



Creeping Bent Grass 



Sheep Fescue 



White Sweet Clover 



Bolgiano's Permanent Pasture Mixtures 



These mixtures are composed of only the best 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 

 slightly sour lowlands. 



Wllltp Plnvpr (Trifolium repens). Some White Clover is usual- 

 TTiiiic v/iw»cx jy included in Lawn Grass Mixtures. It makes an 

 excellent turf that stands constant trampling. It is of dwarf habit, 

 spreads rapidly and is very hardy. It is valuable in permanent pastures, 

 being sweet and nutritious. Sow in Spring. In mixtures, 1 or 2 pounds ; 

 if alone, 8 or 10 pounds to the acre. 



(Melilotus alba). Valuable sort for soil- 

 ing, ensilage and bees. Grows from 3 



to 5 feet high ; sown in rich soil, may be cut three times ; lasts for years 



if cut before flowering. Ten pounds to the acre. 



IVfpHilim Ffpd or Tlinp (Trifolium pratense). This is regarded 

 iVieaiUm rvea, or JUne ^j^^ ^^^ popular of clovers for hay 

 crops. It makes two crops each year and is usually sown with Orchard 

 Grass and Timothy. Sow in Spring or Fall, and if no other grasses are 

 used, at the rate of 8 to 12 pounds per acre. Use best quality seed only 

 (Bolgiano's Recleaned). 



K'nrPQTi T (»snPrIp7;i T^'^ popular new type of Clover is 

 IVOrean l^espeaeza ^^^^^^ i„^^ i^rge demand. "Korean Les- 

 pedeza" makes the best and prettiest of hay, equal to Alfalfa in analysis 

 and feed value. Grows 20-24 in. tall and very thick on good land, pro- 

 ducing 2 to 3 tons of hay per acre each year and reseeds itself if cut 

 properly, even with closest grazing. It grows readily in acid soil. « re- 

 quires no land preparation for sowing; does not cause slobber nor bloat 

 when pastured. Korean makes the best and cheapest midsummer pasture 

 from June through September, is drought resistant and is cut for hay 

 in August when least likely to be lost from wet weather. It may be put 

 in the barn 36 hours after cutting. It permits use of land for small grain 

 crops, increases soil fertility and costs less to get and keep a stand than 

 other important legumes. Sow on small grain from March 1st to April 

 15th, 121/^ pounds per acre. 



(Vicia villosa). It is very hardy, is valuable as 

 a Winter cover crop to prevent leaching, and for 

 forage and fertilizing purposes. Sow 50 to 60 pounds to the acre. 



PprPTininl Rvp rjra<5<5 (Lolium perenne). A very valuable va.- 

 rerennidl rvye VirdhS ^.j^^y ^^^ 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. 



Tfolion T?vp rira cc Yields three or four cuttings a year of 



lldJIctn XV^-e vjiaas ^^^ 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. 



Hairy Vetch 



Additional Grass and Forage Seed Listed on Page 53 



