Quality Grass Seeds for Better Pastures 
Most grass seed are small in size, therefore must be properly planted in order to give satisfactory results. Poor 
quality grass seeds often have the same appearance as the better grade seeds. Nicholson’s seeds are all tested 
for purity and germination before being offered to our customers. 
NICHOLSON’S FANCY 
BERMUDA GRASS 
A Pasture Scene 
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-gathering clover or other 
legumes and follow such plantings 
with the proper grasses after the 
clovers have stored nitrogen in the 
soil. 
JOHNSON GRASS 
JOHNSON GRASS (Sorghum Halpense). 
Considered to be one of the finest grasses for 
hay in the South. The only objection is that 
it is difficult to eradicate. Lb., 20c; 2 lbs., 
35c, postpaid. Not prepaid, lb., 15c; 20 lbs., 
$2.25. Ask for prices on larger quantities. 
KENTUCKY BLUE GRASS 
KENTUCKY BLUEGRASS (Poa Pratensis). 
Kentucky Bluegrass is not very popular in 
most sections of the South, but there is a 
demand for limited amounts for planting in 
sections were its worth has been proven. 
We have seen reasonably good results in 
Texas where planted in the shade of large 
trees. 
One pound of seed will sow 10x20 feet, the 
equivalent of 200 square feet. Forty pounds 
per acre are required for pasture sowing. Sow 
in fall for best results. Lb., 50c; 2 lbs., 90c, 
postpaid. Not prepaid 10 lbs., $3.50. Ask 
for prices on larger quantities. 
NICHOLSON’S FANCY BERMUDA GRASS SEED (Cynodon Dac- 
tylon). Will grow on almost any soil, makes splendid grazing as 
well as hay. In order to have best success in the growing of Bermuda 
Grass the seed should be planted in the spring or late summer, when 
the weather is warm and moist. If sown before a wet spell the seed 
will come up in a very short tinie after rain. Have the ground well 
prepared, then sow the seed broadcast, at the rate of 10 to 15 pounds 
per acre. After sowing run a roller over the land so as to firm the 
surface, as Bermuda Grass requires a firm seed bed. Bermuda Grass 
is also splendid to use in connection with other grass and clovers for 
permanent pasture. In the fall. Red Top Grass or Rye Grass can 
be sown on the Bermuda Grass and in this way will produce green 
grass all winter, as these will take the place of the Bermuda. Lb., 
50c; 2 lbs., 90c postpaid. Not prepaid, 10 lbs., $3.75. Ask for prices 
on larger quantities. 
FANCY HULLED BERMUDA GRASS 
NICHOLSON’S FANCY HULLED BERMUDA GRASS. This is the 
same as our Fancy Bermuda Grass, but the hull is removed. This opera¬ 
tion hastens germination. Many of our customers have reported to us 
that their plantings of the hulled seed have come up in seven to ten 
days after sowing. 
One of our customers who sows large quantities of Bermuda each 
season has written us that he will not use anything but the hulled seed 
in the future. He gave the hulled seed a fair trial and was certainly 
pleased and satisfied with his results. Lb., 75c; 2 lbs., $1.40, postpaid. 
Not prepaid, 10 lbs., $5.75. Ask for prices on larger quantities. 
BIRD GRASS 
POA TRIVIALIS (Bird Grass). A splendid 
grass to sow under the shade of trees or in 
shady places where other grass does not do 
well. Also used in mixture of grasses for 
lawns or pastures. Lb., 65c; 2 lbs., $1.25, post¬ 
paid. Not prepaid, 10 lbs., $4.50. Ask for 
prices on larger quantities. 
CARPET GRASS 
FANCY CARPET GRASS (Axonopus 
Compressus). A perennial, spreading by 
creeping stems which root at every joint, 
thus forming a close, compact turf. Flour¬ 
ishes on land short in lime, thrives under 
grazing and trampling. Will stand more 
close grazing, trampling, and overflow than 
any pasture grass known. On barren desert 
or piney woods plains will produce a per¬ 
petual grazing ground. It is not a weed or 
a pest; plowing under will destroy it com¬ 
pletely. The Government says in any South¬ 
ern coastal plains or flat woods country this 
grass is better than Bermuda Grass. Grows 
2 to 2^4 feet high. Can also be used with 
good results on lawns, also golf courses. 
Would advise all of our customers to give 
this wonderful grass a thorough trial. Sow 
in September or October; also in February, 
March and April at the rate of 10 to 15 
pounds per acre. Lb., 35c; 2 lbs., 65c. post¬ 
paid. Not prepaid, 10 lbs., $2.75. Ask for 
prices on larger quantities. 
CHEWING’S FESCUE 
Dallis Grass 
DALLIS GRASS 
(FANCY IMPORTED SEED) 
CHEWING’S FESCUE (Festuca Rubra). 
Chewing's Fescue Grass is used for both pasture 
and lawns. This grass seems to thrive on 
sandy or gravelly soil, where many other 
varieties fail. On account of the fine quality 
of turf which it produces, it is much used on 
golf courses, particularly so, if the soil is 
sandy. 
The leaves are bright green and the plant 
does not grow in tufts, but creeps by under¬ 
ground stems, so that one plant may eventu¬ 
ally cover a circle two to four feet in diame¬ 
ter. 
Plant at the rate of 30 pounds to the acre 
in September. October or November. Lb., 
85c; 2 lbs., $1.60, postpaid. Not prepaid, 10 
lbs., $6.00. Please write for prices in larger 
lots. 
DALLIS GRASS (Paspalum Dilatatum). 
Dallis Grass is a perennial, and is not a pest. 
It grows continuously, except in freezing 
weather, doing best where there is plenty of 
moisture, a smaller growth in proportion to 
the degree of dryness. While it does not grow 
in freezing weather, it comes nearer growing 
all the year around than any other grass. 
Dallis Grass will gradually choke out Johnson 
Grass and other weeds, if grazed fairly close. 
It needs only a start, in order to stop washes 
and gullies. It is very easy to eradicate, one 
plowing will kill it out. In our trial grounds 
the past summer we found it stood the hot, 
dry summer better than any other grass. 
The leaves are broad, a vivid green in 
color, and bunchy in growth. It makes a 
good pasture for all kinds of livestock and 
can be sown anywhere, at almost any time. 
It is a great labor saver. Dairy cows and 
other livestock attend to the harvesting of 
this grass and no plowing, hoeing or cultivat¬ 
ing is required. It will grow on hilly, rough 
or washing land and puts them to beneficial 
use. We recommend that every farmer give 
Dallis Grass a thorough trial. Sow about 10 
pounds per acre, or mixed with other grasses 
and clover, most any time in the year. We 
find imported seed germinates much better 
than American grown seed. Lb., 65c; 2 lbs., 
$1.25, postpaid. Not prepaid, 10 lbs., $5.00. 
Ask for prices on larger quantities. 
ROBERT NICHOLSON SEED CO 
— 53 — 
DALLAS, TEXAS 
