MEMPHIS, TENN. 
10 
GRASS SEEDS 
RUSSELL-HECKLE 
Russell-Heckle’s Grass Seed 
How to Plant 
In planting grass seeds the land should first be thoroughly cultivated and pul¬ 
verized. The seed may then be scattered by hand or with a hand-seeder such as 
described in this catalogue. A harrow or rake should then be used, which will 
mix the seeds with the soil so they will be covered about one-quarter inch deep. 
If not convenient to sprinkle, the planting should be done when there is a good 
season in the ground, and land rolled or dragged after harrowing. This will pack 
the soil so the moisture will be saved from evaporation and thus cause the seed 
to germinate, and to nurture the grass until it establishes a good root system. 
Sudan Grass 
A Wonderfully Quick-Growing Summer Hay Grass 
Yields two or more cuttings to season. Makes a bigger and better crop than 
Millet. It stools out wonderfully after the first cutting. Stock eat it up clean, 
blades, stalks and heads. A wonderful summer catch crop for hay. A sure hay 
crop in a dry season. Ready to cut in about 45 days after the first cutting. 
Sow it after the ground becomes thoroughly warm, say after corn planting 
time. It may be sown either with a grain drill or in rows two feet apart, and 
cultivated like corn. When sown in rows it grows 6 to 7 feet high; when sown 
broadcast the hay is finer and rather better than when grown in rows. Cut when 
in bloom, for at that stage the feeding value is highest, yet there are few 
grasses so little injured by standing beyond the proper stage for cutting. 
Sow fi to 8 pounds to the acre in 2-foot rows; 25 to 30 pounds broadcast. By 
mail, 1 lb., 25c, postpaid. Not prepaid, 1 lb., 20c. 
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Carpet Grass 
Easily Eradicated by Plowing 
Grows practically anywhere over the South where temperature does not go be¬ 
low ten degrees above, thrives vigorously on any kind of soil if moisture condi¬ 
tions are favorable; even on acid soils and poor sandy soils. Equal in feeding 
value to Bermuda. May be grazed both earlier in spring and later in fall than Ber¬ 
muda; stands close grazing and heavy trampling. In fact spreads more rapidly 
with close grazing. Sow 10 to 15 pounds per acre for pasture. Add 5 lbs., Lespe- 
deza per acre to all Carpet Grass pastures. On golf courses, parks, lawns, sow 20 
to 30 pounds per acre. Making a thick leafy sod that improves with close cutting. 
Sow spring and summer. 1 lb., 30c, postpaid. Not prepaid, 1 lb., 25c. 
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Orchard Grass 
A most \alrable grass for pasture and hay lands and on account of its earlines-; 
very valuable for permanent pastures, as it furnishes the first green bite in the 
spring and the last in the fall; is quick to recover from close cropping and even 
Sudan Grass. thrives better the more it is cropped. Gives rich pasture till late fall. It will stand 
Red-Top or Herd’s Grass 
This grass makes excellent pasturage and a good crop of 
fine quality hay, and succeeds on a greater variety of soils 
thaif any other in general use. The place for Red Top is on 
rather moist soil, deficient in lime and fertility. It will grow 
where the soil is too poor for Timothy and Kentucky Blue 
Grass, and once established thickens and improves year 
after year. It is a good variety to sow with Timothy and 
Clover for meadow or pasture and is more permanent than 
either of the other two. On good soil it grows about two feet 
high; on poor, gravelly land about half that height. It has 
been grown successfully even on alkali land where other 
grasses failed. It requires about 8 to 10 pounds to seed an 
acre of the Fancy Clean seed. It can be sown either in the 
spring or fall. 1 lb., 30c, postpaid. Not prepaid. 1 lb., 25c. 
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the drought. It is well suited for shady places, such as or¬ 
chards and groves. Richer feed than Timothy and outlives it. 
Sow 21 lbs., per acre. 1 lb., 30c, postpaid. Not prepaid, 1 lb., 25c. 
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Timothy 
The best known of all grasses grown for hay. Sow 15 
pounds per acre. A stand is easily established, it starts 
quickly and yields its best crop the year after it is sown, but 
if top dressed with stable manure, next crop will be as good. 
Stands up well, easily cured, yields IV 2 to 3 tons hay per 
acre on good land. Best time to cut is when in blossom, easier 
to cure and feeding value is highest then. Grows on any good 
loamy soil provided plenty of moisture is present, 1 lb., 45c, 
postpaid. Not prepaid, 1 lb., 40c. 
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Bermuda Grass 
Bermuda delights in sunshine and warmth. It is extensive¬ 
ly used in this section for levee work and pasture. The seed 
should be planted in April, May or June. Seed requires 20 
to 30 days to germinate. The ground should be well prepared 
with a good firm seed bed, and seed broadcast at the rate of 
ten pounds per acre. Do not cover more than half an inch. 
The seeding should not be done too early, as the seed will 
not germinate if sown before the weather and ground be¬ 
come warm. 1 lb., 45c, postpaid. Not prepaid, 1 lb., 40c. 
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Dallis Grass 
Is a perennial, will grow 3 to 5 feet high if not cut. Has a 
long growing season all over South. Can be cut twice a 
season, making excellent green feed and hay. Stands close 
grazing and is not injured by light frost. Hardy, thrives on 
most soils that are not too drv and sandy, but prefers fairly 
heavy soils with moist condition. Sow from middle of March 
to June, 6 to 8 pounds per acre 1 lb., 45c, postpaid. Not pre¬ 
paid, 1 lb., 40c. 
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Russeil-Heckle’s Pasture and Grass Mixtures 
These are composed principally of grasses which ripen together for cutting; but they also contain other grasses which 
will also add very much to the pasturage yield, in case it is desired to use the fields for pasturage. These grass mixtures 
afford splendid crops of hay of the finest quality and highest feeding value, and after being cut will give continuous and 
abundant pasturage till winter comes. May be used for hay exclusively, or for hay and pasturage as needed. 
PERMANENT GRASS MIXTURE No. 1. For hay or pas¬ 
ture. Recommended for light, loamy or medium upland, 
for either hay crop or grazing purposes Composed of Or¬ 
chard Grass, Perennial Rye Grass, Tall Meadow Oat 
Grass, Red Clover, Alfalfa, etc. Sow 30 to 3 5 pounds to 
the acre. 1 lb., 30c, postpaid. Not prepaid, 1 lb., 25c. 
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PERMANENT GRASS MIXTURE No. 2. Intended for good 
moist soils, also for grazing as well as hay. Sow 25 
pounds per acre. This is intended for the average soil. 
Use more seed where land is drier. If stock does not keep 
down to six or ten inches use the mower to do so. 1 lb., 
30c, postpaid. Not prepaid, 1 lb., 25c. 
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PERMANENT HOG MIXTURE. Especially prepared for 
pasturing hogs. Composed of Red Clover. Red Top Grass. 
Orchard Grass, Alsike Clover, Rape, etc. Sow in February, 
March and April, also fall, at rate of 20 lbs., per acre. 1 
lb., 30c, postpaid. Not prepaid, 1 lb., 25c. 
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CHICKEN PASTURE MIXTURE. A splendid mixture ot 
grains, clover and grasses for green feed for chicken runs. 
Sow in February, March and September at the rate of 30 
pounds to the acre. 1 lb., 25c, postpaid. Not prepaid, 1 lb., 
20c. 
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TIMOTHY AND ALSIKE MIXED. Suitable mixture for wet 
lands, furnishing good pasture and hay. Sow in early 
serine and fall. 15 pounds of the mixed seed per acre. 1 
lb., 45c, postpaid. Not prepaid, 1 lb., 40c. 
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