30 A. H. Hoffman, Inc., Seedsmen, Landisville, Lancaster Co., Pa. 
Orchard Grass. This is one of the best grasses. It is valuable both for hay and pasture. It .s 
very succulent and nourishing and is more leafy and of greater length than most other grasses. Or- 
chard Grass grows quickly, and bears close cutting and close pasturing. It begins its growth early in 
the Spring and continues right up till late Fall. It will last for years without the necessity of re- 
sowing. May be sown either in the Spring or Fall on any kind of soil that is not actually covered 
with water. Two bushels are required to sow an acre. Prices — See Price List. 
Canada Blue Grass. Very much like the Kentucky except that it is coarser, grows a little 
more rapidly — good for hay and pasture, but not so desirable for lawns. Price — See Price List. 
Meadow Fescue. Another perennial of much value. Sometimes called English Blue Grass, 
but it is not at all like our Kentucky or Canada Blue Grass. Meadow Fescue grows two feet tall — 
thrives anywhere in the North. Yields abundantly of either hay or pasture. Suitable for mixtures. 
Is relished by stock. Does well on wet soils. Keeps growing well into Winter. Sow either Spring or 
Fall, fifty pounds per acre if sown alone. See Price List. 
English Rye Grass. Also sold under the more general name of Perennial Rye Grass. Is an 
extremely valuable grass that makes a rapid growth. Adapted to all soils. May be sown either Spring 
or Fall. Is a good one for mixtures. Does well with Orchard Grass. When sown alone 30 to 40 lbs. 
per acre is required. Prices — See Price List. 
Bromus Inermis. This grass came originally from Russia. It is now grown largely in the 
West, where it has become one of the most popular grasses. It is a perennial grass that will stand for 
years on the same ground without renewing. It wants a rich soil for best result. May be sown from 
early Spring to late Fall. It withstands heat, drought and frost. It is alike valuable for pasture and 
hay. Both hay and pasture is greatly relished by cattle and all kinds of stock. It roots so deeply 
that it is enabled to thrive on the driest soils. It is a good one to sow with other grasses. Bromus 
Inermis is entitled by its many merits to more general use in the East. Sow two to three bushels per 
acre. It weighs 14 lbs. per bushel. Prices — See Price List. 
Tall Meadow Oats Grass. Here is a tall rank grass that may be grown on soils that are 
inferior. It grows quickly and makes a good hay or pasture. It is hardy and will last for years with- 
out resowing. It is so deeply rooted that it will withstand drought of any length. This grass be- 
comes green very early in the Spring and remains green late in the Fall. This grass should be more 
generally known, for it is certainly a valuable variety and worthy of the attention of the best farmers. 
It weighs from 11 to 14 lbs. per bushel. Sow from 2 to 3 bushels per acre. This is a valuable grass 
in mixtures. It is especially adapted to be sown with Orchard Grass, Red Top Clover and similar 
grasses. It is more expensive than the rye grasses, but really one of the most valuable on our list. 
Prices — See Price List. 
SUDAN GRASS 
Originated in the African Sudan Coun- 
try. It belongs to the Sorghum family. 
It is more like a grass than a corn. May 
be cut often for hay. Its laughs at 
drought and will grow vigorously with- 
out any rain if once started. May be 
broadcasted, 16 pounds per acre, or 
planted in rows, three pounds per acre 
if three feet apart. Four to six pounds 
if rows are 18 to 24 inches apart. The 
rows should be as far apart as the tools 
available for cultivation will permit. 
See Price List. 
MILLETS 
Millets are grown largely in the 
West, but do not have a place in East- 
ern agriculture except occasionally 
when drought cuts short usual SuppHes Harvesting Sudan Grass 
of hay and forages. Millets may be 
sown in June, or even in July, and will rapidly grow into heavy crops. 
Golden Millet (formerly called German). This variety grows quickly — is easily cured — is of 
fine texture of stems — makes nutritious hay. Sow 3 pecks to one bushel per acre for hay. Only 1 
peck to grow seed. Should be cut while blooming — before seed hardens in the head. Sow Golden 
Millet with cow peas for a well-balanced, nourishing feed, 3 pecks Millet and 1 bushel cow peas per 
each acre. Cut when Millet is in bloom, regardless of maturity of the cow peas at that time. See 
Price List. 
Japzuiese Millet grows taller and finer than either Hungarian or Golden. It will grow on the 
poorest soils and no location is too far North for it to thrive. Some seedsmen in the West sell Japan- 
ese Millet as " Million Dollar Grass." It is a wonderful grass on account of its rapid and tall growth 
and has its uses. Sow one-half bushel Japanese Millet per acre. See Price List. 
Hungarian Millet is widely known and is a reliable sort. Sow three pecks per acre for hay 
and only a half bushel or less for seed production. See Price List. 
