Permanent Pastures Are a Substantial Investment 
RHODES GRASS 
RHODES GRASS (Chloris Gayana). Rhodes 
Grass is a perennial hay and pasture crop. It 
is especially adapted to all sections of the 
South were the winter temperature does not 
go below 18 degress. Colder than this it will 
probably winter-kill. 
On good ground Rhodes Grass will grow 
over four feet high, with a fine, leafy stem, 
and it makes hay easy to cure and of the 
best quality. It can be cut from three to 
five times a season. 
The grass spreads by runners on top of the 
ground. These runners may be six feet long, 
with joints every six inches or so, taking 
root and throwing up new plants. In this 
way it covers the ground rapidly. The fre¬ 
quent joints and the many crowns make it 
an ideal pasture crop. Broadcast 12 pounds 
of seed per acre, going over the field twice, 
sowing 6 pounds each way. Lb., 70c; 2 lbs., 
$1.30, postpaid. Not prepaid, lb., 60c; 10 
lbs., $5.50. Ask for prices in larger lots. 
A Pasture Scene in Navarro County, Texas 
VELVET OR MESQUITE GRASS 
VELVET OR MESQUITE GRASS (Holcus Lanatus). An excellent 
grass to sow for both grazing and cutting for hay. It makes a 
strong growth of soft, broad leaves, about 8 to 12 inches long, and 
has no stalk or stem to make it coarse. Mesquite grass is a hardy, 
long-lived perennial and will withstand continuous mowing or graz¬ 
ing. Under favorable conditions two or three cuttings may be ob¬ 
tained in a season. It is best to cut for hay when in full bloom, at 
which time the branches of the panicle are spreading; later they 
close up and become erect. We recommend the sowing of Mesquite 
Grass in mixtures, with other grasses or clovers in September or 
October; also in the early spring, at the rate of 20 to 25 pounds per 
acre. Lb., 45c; 2 lbs., 85c, postpaid. Not prepaid, lb., 35c; 10 lbs., 
$3.00. Ask for prices on larger quantities. 
Pasture improvement has advanced over the entire 
South the past few years and has proven beyond any 
reasonable doubt that it is the brightest spot on the 
agricultural horizon today. Farmers, dairymen and 
landowners are greatly interested in pastures as a per¬ 
manent investment, as they fully realize that there is 
much yet to accomplish in the South. 
The plants fill the soil with live roots, utilizing the 
soil’s supply of nitrogen as it becomes soluble. If these 
soluble nitrates were not so taken up, they would be 
leached or washed away and completely lost. 
Grasses make their best growth on rich soil; therefore, 
for permanent pastures it will be wise to select good soil. 
Poor soils, of course, can be profitably utilized for pas¬ 
tures, but you will do well to start such pastures with a 
nitrogen - gather- 
i n g clover o r 
other legume and 
follow such plant¬ 
ings with the 
proper grasses 
after the clovers 
have stored ni¬ 
trogen in the soil. 
SUDAN GRASS 
SUDAN GRASS (Sorghum vulgare sudan- 
ensis). Stands dry weather and does not 
blight under ample rainfall. It is an annual, 
the seed having to be sown every year. Like 
the sorghum crops it must be planted each 
spring, and dies when frost comes. The 
number of cuttings per season, therefore, de¬ 
pends on the length of the season. Usually 
matures in ninety days from first cutting. 
Its feeding value marks it as one of the 
dependable crops for every farmer. Stock of 
all kinds eat it readily and will leave other 
kinds of hay to eat it. Makes a splendid 
silage crop. In arid districts, it is usually 
planted in rows 36 inches apart. This re¬ 
quires five pounds of seed per acre. It is 
also sown broadcast where the rainfall ia 
sufficient to produce corn. Sudan makes the 
highest yield and best quality of hay when 
sown broadcast, using from 25 to 50 pounds 
of seed per acre. Fancy seed, lb., 25c; 2 lbs., 
45c, postpaid. Not prepaid, lb., 15c; 20 lbs., 
$1.25. Ask for prices on larger quantities. 
SUDAN BUYERS—READ THIS 
The seed of Sudan Grass is very similar in 
appearance to Johnson Grass. We mention 
this fact as there have been large quantities 
of this seed offered the past two years and a 
great deal of it sold. Our Sudan is all tested 
for both purity and germination and properly 
tagged to comply with our State law. In 
addition to the above, much of this seed of¬ 
fered is light in weight and not cheap at any 
price. You will do well to demand a State 
test tag on any Sudan you may buy. 
Sudan Grass 
ROBERT NICHOLSON SEED CO. 
— 56 — 
DALLAS, TEXAS 
