THEBARTELDES 
SEED COMPANY 
95 
GRASSES— Continued 
TIMOTHY. (Phleum Pra- 
tense.) As a crop of hay 
Timothy is probably unsur- 
passed by any other kind of 
grass. It, is greatly relished 
by all kinds of stock, especially 
horses; yields more nutritious 
matter than any other forage 
plant or grass. Being an 
early grass it is well adapted 
to spring and summer grazing, 
too. Sow 10 to 12 pounds to 
the acre. It is commonly 
sown with Red Clover at the 
rate of ten pounds of Timothy 
and eight pounds of Clover 
to the acre Lb. 15c 
MEADOW FESCUE OR ENGLISH 
BLUE GRASS. (Festuca Pratensis.) 
Especially adapted for permanent pas- 
ure. Grows 2 to 3 feet high, but not 
in tufts like orchard grass. Earliest 
and most nutritious of grasses. Makes 
good hay; cattle thrive on it whether 
in dry or green state. Succeeds even on 
poor soils, and as the roots penetrate 
deeply from 12 to 15 inches, it takes ex- 
tremely dry weather to affect it. Will 
stand more freezing than any other 
variety, and yields an abundant crop of 
seed. Heretofore has been sown to but 
a limited extent, but the area is rapidly 
increasing each year. Sow 15 to 20 
lbs. per acre Lb. 35c 
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JOHNSON GRASS. (Sor- 
ghum Halapense.) We find 
this grass winter kills in the 
Northern States. A peren- 
nial, a rapid grower with long 
cane-like roots; the leaf, stalk 
and pinnacle of this grass re- 
sembles those of sorghums. 
It is grown on any land where 
corn will grow. Ten pounds 
will sow an acre Lb. 50c 
Cannot be sold in Kansas. 
PERENNIAL ENGLISH RYE. (Lo- 
lium Perenne.) While this has long 
been highly esteemed in Europe and 
Australia, it has but recently been 
recognized by our Western ranchers. It 
is worthy of all the praise given. As a 
pasture grass it grows thick and with- 
stands drought reasonably well. We 
have reports of its success as far south 
as Mexico City and in the far west, also 
in Old Mexico it is used extensively for 
lawns. Our new crop is carefully 
cleaned, and may be depended upon. 
For pasture sow in spring 25 to 30 
pounds to the acre. For lawns 60 to 
75 pounds to the acre Lb. 20c 
GRASS SEED MIXTURES FOR PASTURES 
As we are often asked for information as to making up mixtures for pasture, we give below some mixtures 
as suggested by competent authorities. No doubt one of these will be suited to your climatic and soil 
conditions. 
Eastern Oklahoma 
5 lbs. . . Ky. Blue Grass 
2 lbs. . .Bermuda Grass 
4 lbs Timothy 
6 lbs.. Eng. Blue Grass 
4 lbs ..... . Red Clover 
2 lbs . . . . Alsike Clover 
Western Oklahoma 
4 lbs. . .Bermuda Grass 
5 lbs. . . . . Brome Grass 
2 lbs Timothy 
2 lbs. . . . Orchard Grass 
5 lbs.. Eng. Blue Grass 
4 lbs ..... . Red Clover 
2 lbs . . . .Alsike Clover 
Missouri 
10 lbs.. .Ky. Blue Grass 
6 lbs Timothy 
4 lbs ..... . Red Clover 
2 lbs . . . .Alsike Clover 
2 lbs ... . White Clover 
Rocky Lands of South- 
ern Missouri 
10 lbs. . . . Orchard Grass 
8 lbs Timothy 
4 lbs Red Clover 
1 lb Alsike Clover 
The above quantities are for one acre 
ITALIAN RYE. (Lolium Italicum.) Surpasses 
the perennial rye grass in earliness and nutrition 
and rapid growth. Indispensable for alternating. 
Lasts only two years, and of no use for permanent 
pasture. Particular as to soil, a moist, tenacious, 
fertile and of medium consistency being considered 
the best. On such it is considered one of the best 
grasses cut green. Sow 30 to 40 pounds to the 
acre Per lb. 20c 
TALL MEADOW OAT. (A vena Elatior.) The 
roots of this descend deeply into the sub-soil, 
enabling it to withstand a protracted drought, and 
it is green all seasons of the year. Its early growth 
in spring makes it equal to rye pasture. It grows 
quickly after mowing, giving a denser and more 
succulent aftermath than any of the present popular 
cultivated grasses. Sow broadcast 25 to 30 pounds 
of seed to the acre Pe>: lb. 40c 
RED TOP GRASS. This is especially valuable for sowing on sour or acid soils, swampy or meadow 
lands liable to overflow, and also on soils that are not rich enough for Timothy and other grasses or Glovers. 
Mixed with Alsike Clover it makes a fine crop of hay or excellent pasture. Red Top makes a very dense 
sod that will stand trampling and will continue to grow for a longer time during the year than almost any 
other grass. 
On good soil it will grow two feet high, but it should be fed close, as when it grows up to seed cattle 
do not like it. 
On land that is too wet for other crops sow ten pounds of Red Top and four pounds of Alsike 
Clover to the acre. 
Fourteen pounds of solid seed should be sown per acre and it may be sown either in the spring or in the 
fall and with or without some small grain as a nurse crop. 
To make the best quality of hay it should be cut when in full flower. It is more easily cured than 
any other grass Per lb. 20c 
