GRASSES 
KENTUCKY BLUE GRASS — The most important perma¬ 
nent pasture grass. In many localities it will appear of its 
own accord in fields that are not cultivated for several 
years. This is why we recommend adding only a small 
amount to mixtures intended for permanent pastures. For 
soil of very low fertility use Canada Blue Grass. 
PERENNIAL RYE GRASS — Sow early at oats seeding 
time. Ready for pasture by the time oats are taken off. 
It continues to grow throughout the year. If the oats are 
pastured off rye grass will be supplying forage in about 
six weeks. 
Being a quick growing grass it is also valuable in establish¬ 
ing a turf or pasture. Acts as a nurse crop or starter grass. 
Rye grass will persist until sod grasses get well started. 
Our seed is American grown and of good purity and germ¬ 
ination. Note price. Seed is a good buy. 
RED TOP — Grows under a wide range of soil and climatic 
conditions. Particularly adapted to thin soil and poorly 
drained areas. Its wide adaptability is the reason for in¬ 
cluding it in mixtures to be used for permanent pasture. 
Two or three pounds per acre is sufficient in permanent 
pasture mixtures. 
ORCHARD GRASS — Endures shade better than other 
grasses. Also productive on soils of rather low fertility. 
Provides early spring pasture. Excess summer growth 
makes good winter grazing. 
TIMOTHY — The best known hay grass. Also good in 
pasture mixtures because it grows fairly rapidly from seed. 
Leafy, palatable and quick growing. Valuable as a starter 
grass while the more permanent sod grasses are becoming 
established. 
REED CANARY GRASS — Not a commonly grown grass 
but one that deserves more consideration. Excellent on 
wet land and listed here because it will stand submergence. 
Also good on upland, however, it becomes root bound in 
a few years. 
OTHER GRASSES — Smooth Brome Grass, Canada Blue 
Grass, Tall Oat Grass, Meadow Fescue, Meadow Foxtail, 
Rough Stalked Meadow Grass, Crested Wheat Grass—These 
grasses are not commonly used and seed is not readily 
available. Price of some is rather high. Readily avail¬ 
able grasses generally fill the need at a lower cost. 
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