T.V.WOOD & SONS. RICHMOND, VIRGINIA 
WOOD’S SOUTHERN PASTURE GRASSES 
ADAPTABLE FOB THE COTTON BEET 
SHORTAGE OF GRASS SEEDS 
The severe drought experienced last summer in the main 
producing sections of the country caused an exceedingly 
short crop of a large majority of pasture and hay grasses. 
This condition has caused higher prices, with indications that 
stocks of the better grades win be exhausted early this spring. 
We anticipate a firm to higher market this season, and recom¬ 
mend that our customers buy their requirements early. 
A summary of crop outturn of a few grass seed crops are 
as follows, using 100 per cent as normal: Sudan Grass 35-50 
per cent, Bermuda Grass 50 per cent, Timothy 10 pier cent, 
Red Top or Herds Grass 50 to 60 per cent. This same condi¬ 
tion applies to clover seed, but not quite so severe. A con¬ 
siderable amount of the shortage is due to scarcity of hay 
and feed, and farmers were compelled to cut their crop for 
hay, whereas generally they were saved for seed purposes. 
ABOUT QUALITY GRASS SEEDS 
There is probably more difference in the quality of grasses 
than in any other seeds, and in many cases these differences 
can only be determined by expert analysts. The Bermuda 
Grass we offer is the fine leaf cultivated turf-producing strain 
testing over 99 per cent pure, whereas there are grades run¬ 
ning as low as 85 and 90 per cent pure. This condition as to 
quality applies to Carpet Grass. Our Sudan Grass is guar¬ 
anteed free from Johnson Grass, testing fully 98 per cent 
pure and 90 per cent germination. Our Fescues, which are 
imported, are shipped in cool chambers to preserve the germi¬ 
nation, and unless shipped in this manner the vitality of the 
seed in nine cases out of ten will be impaired fully 50 per 
cent. 
Our wide experience over a period of many years has given 
us a knowledge of buying and offering to our customers the 
finest quality grass seeds obtainable. When ordering WOOD S 
HIGH-GRADE GRASS SEEDS, you are assured of the best. 
Bermuda Grass 
The Blue Grass of the South. 
Makes a vigorous and persistent growth in every part of the 
South; lasts for years: stands a long, hot summer without injury; 
grows well in any soil that is not too wet; bears heavy grazing and 
trampling with little injury; recovers quickly when grazed down, 
and as a grazing and fattening grass has few equals. If grown 
with bur clover, japan clover, carpet grass and vetch, an all-the- 
year-round grazing may be had. For lawns, golf courses and ath¬ 
letic grounds it makes a tough, even turf without clumps, and 
recovers quickly after cutting. To have an all-the-year-round 
green, mix with perennial rye grass, as Bermuda turns brown after 
frost. Sow when the ground is thoroughly warm, and only on well- 
prepared land. Sow broadcast and cover very lightly with a roller 
or light brush. Germinates very slowly. Sow 12 to 15 pounds to 
the acre; for lawns, 2 pounds to 1,000 square feet. By mail post¬ 
paid, lb. 50c; 5 lbs. $1.90; 10 lbs. $3.65; 25 lbs. $8.40; 50 lbs. $16.65. 
Not postpaid, lb. 40c; 5 to 24 lbs. 33 c per lb.; 25 to 99 lbs. 31c 
per lb.; 100 lbs. and over 30c per lb. No charge for bag's. 
Perennia I Rye Grass 
This grass is becoming more and more appreciated as a pasture 
grass. It produces an abundance of foliage that remains bright 
and green throughout the season, will bear frequent and close crop¬ 
ping, is relished by all kinds of stock, and is not easily injured by 
tramping. By mail postpaid, lb. 30c; 5 lbs. $1.00; 10 lbs. $1.85; 25 lbs. 
$3.90; 50 lbs. $7.65. 
Not postpaid, lb. 20c; 5 to 24 lbs. 15c per lb.; 25 to 99 lbs. 13c 
per lb.; 100 lbs. and over 12 c per lb. No charge for bags. 
Carpet Grass 
The grass that thrives on close grazing. 
Carpet grass is fast proving itself one of the most valuable per¬ 
manent grazing grasses for that section of the South extending 
from the Atlantic Ocean and Gulf and approximately 125 to 150 
miles inland. It is remarkable for its ability to grow on poor sandy 
soils; it thrives vigorously on any kind of soil if moisture condi¬ 
tions are favorable, even if the land is acid. Compared with Ber¬ 
muda grass, carpet grass is its equal in feeding value; it may be 
grazed considerably later in the fall and earlier in the spring; it 
does better on poor sandy soils and furnishes more grazing. It is 
strictly a pasture grass and stands close grazing and heavy tramp¬ 
ling; in fact, it thrives best and spreads more rapidly when closely 
grazed, and trampling seems to improve it. It does splendidly sown 
with japan clover and bur clover, the combination giving an all- 
tlie-year pasture. All carpet grass pastures should have added 
5 lbs. japan clover to the acre. On public parks and golf courses it 
will make a thick, leafy sod that improves with close cutting. Car¬ 
pet grass may be grown wherever the temperature does not fall be¬ 
low 10 degrees. It is easily eradicated by plowing. Sow from early 
spring till mid-summer 10 lbs. to the acre, on lawns and public 
parks heavier seeding is advisable. We can supply both American 
and Australian grown seeds. The Australian seed are of finer qual¬ 
ity, higher in purity and less weed seed content. 
AMERICAN GROWN—By mail postpaid, lb. 35c; 5 lbs. $1.25; 
10 lbs. $2.35; 25 lbs. $5.30; 50 lbs. $10.40. 
Not postpaid, lb. 25c; 5 to 24 lbs. 20c per lb.; 25 to 99 lbs. 1814c 
per lb.; 100 lbs. and over 18c per lb. No charge for bags. 
AUSTRALIAN GROWN—By mail postpaid, lb. 40c; 5 lbs. $1.55; 
10 lbs. $2.95; 25 lbs. $6.65; 50 lbs. $13.15. 
Not postpaid, lb. 30c; 5 to 24 Jbs. 26c per lb.; 25 to 99 lbs. 24c 
per lb.; 100 lbs. and over 23c per lb. No charge for bags. 
Paspalum Dilatatum 
or Dallas Grass 
Australian Grown 
In the far South paspalum makes 
an all-the-year-round grazing and 
hay grass, but is recommended for 
growing throughout the cotton sec¬ 
tions where it may be cut twice a 
season, making excellent green 
feed and hay; stands close grazing 
and is not injured by moderate 
frosts. It is hardy and thrives on a 
wide variety of soils except those 
that are very dry and sandy, but 
prefers a fairly heavy and some¬ 
what moist situation. It is a per¬ 
ennial. growing 3 to 5 feet high; 
has a long growing season, start¬ 
ing early in the spring and remain¬ 
ing green till frost. Sow from the 
middle of March till the middle of 
April; farther South it may be 
sown earlier; sow 6 to 8 pounds to 
the acre. By mail postpaid, lb. 52c; 
5 lbs. $2.15; 10 lbs. $4.15; 25 lbs. 
$9.65; 50 lbs. $19.15. 
Not postpaid, lb. 42c; 5 to 24 lbs. 
38c per lb.; 25 to 99 lbs. 36c per lb.; 
100 lbs. and over 35c per lb. No 
charge for bags. 
WOOD’S 
SOUTHERN PERMANENT 
PASTURE AND HAY MIXTURE No. 12 
Sow 18 to 20 pounds per acre 
This mixture is particularly recommended for the 
Southeastern and Gulf States, as outlined by the shad¬ 
ed portion of map given on the following page. In 
these localities you can have just as good grazing as 
in the blue grass sections with use of proper grasses 
and clovers. This mixture contains Carpet Grass, 
Bermuda Grass, Paspalum, Lespedeza, Herds Grass, 
and Wood’s Dixie White Dutch Clover, combined in 
proportions that will give abundant pasture during 
the hot southern summers and cold winters. Each of 
the above grasses and clovers is well adapted to South¬ 
ern growing conditions and suited for both light and 
heavy soils. Our Southern Pasture Mixture will 
withstand very heavy grazing, but should not be 
grazed too closely in the late summer when the lespe- 
dezas are reseeding. Also will furnish a fine hay crop. 
By mail postpaid, lb. 35c; 5 lbs. $1.30; 10 lbs. $2.45; 
25 lbs. $5.40; 50 lbs. $10.65. 
Not postpaid, lb. 25c; 5 to 24 lbs. 21c per lb.; 25 to 99 
lbs. 19c per lb.; 100 lbs. and over I 8 V 2 C per lb. 
No charge for bags. 
We will supply this mixture without bermuda grass 
if desired. 
Italian Rye Grass 
Yields three or four cuttings a 
year of most nutritious hay; a very 
valuable grass, particularly adapt¬ 
ed for rich loamy soils or low 
grounds; does better in damp situ¬ 
ations than most grasses. Fre¬ 
quently used as a lawn grass in the 
South, giving a quick covering to 
the lawn. Sow 20 to 35 lbs. to the 
acre. By mail postpaid, lb. 25c; 
5 lbs. 75c; 10 lbs. $ 1.35; 25 lbs. $2.65; 
50 lbs. $5.15. 
Not postpaid, 15c; 5 to 24 lbs. 10c 
per lb.; 25 to 99 lbs. 8 c per lb.; 100 
lbs. and over 714 c per lb. No charge 
for bags. 
Postpaid Prices of Field 
Seeds —■Apply to Va., N. C., 
oeeus Va Md Del N j 
w. 
and 
Penna. 
POSTAGE TO OTHER STATES: 
To S. C., Ga., Ky., Tenn., Ohio, 
Ind., N. Y., New England and 
Mich.; add 2c per pound to post¬ 
paid prices. 
To Ala., Ark., Fla., Ill., Iowa, La., 
Miss., Mo. and Wis. add 4c per 
pound to postpaid prices. 
To Texas, Okla., Kan. and Neb. 
add 6 c per pound; to Cuba, 10c 
per lb. to postpaid prices. 
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