Russell-Heckle’s GRASS SEED 
Planting Directions 
In planting grass seeds the land 
should first be thoroughly culti¬ 
vated and pulverized. 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 establish¬ 
es a good root system. 
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 than 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. 
Orchard Grass 
A long-lived perennial, comparatively deep-rooted, therefore, 
drought resistant. Splendid in pastures, furnishing about the first 
green bite in the spring and the last in the fall. Grows well in the 
shade of orchards and open wood lots. Prefers a well-drained rather 
light, neutral or sweet soil. Equal in productivity to Timothy, and 
outlives it—about same feeding value. Cut in full bloom for hay. 
Sow spring or fall in the South, 21 to 28 pounds per acre on thor¬ 
oughly prepared pulverized soil, then roll in, making firm seed bed. 
Carpet Grass 
Easily Eradicated by Plowing' 
Grows practically anywhere over the South where temperature 
does not go below ten degrees above, thrives vigorously on any kind 
of soil if moisture conditions 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 Bermuda; stands clwe 
grazing and heavy trampling. In fact spreads more rapidly with 
close grazing. Sow 10 to 15 pounds per acre for pasture. Add 6 lbs. 
Lespedeza 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. 
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 sea¬ 
son, 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 dry and sandy, but 
prefers fairly heavy soils with 
moist condition. Sow from mid¬ 
dle of March to June, 6 to 8 
pounds per acre. 
Timothy 
A short-lived perennial, usually lasts 3 to 5 years, as the root sys¬ 
tem is rather shallow, it thrives best on rich, moist bottom lands, 
and on heavier types of soil—poorly on thin or sandy soils. Prefers 
sweet soil but does not form a sod. Won’t stand close pasturing but 
is very palatable and will not injure stock no matter how much is 
eaten. For hay, cut after the purplish blue blooms have fallen, when 
the seed have formed and are in "milk” stage. Set the mower blade 
full 4 inches above the ground. Yields 1% to 3 tons of hay. 
Sow spring or fall, 15 pounds alone or 10 pounds Timothy and 5 
pounds Alsike or 6 pounds Red Clover. A well worked seed bed 
rolled before and after seeding is desirable, increasing supply of 
moisture. 
Kentucky Blue Grass 
Adapted for shady locations, and requires rich soil. It will do well 
where lime is used in the ground. Fine for lawns, also for pasture, 
where soil is suitable. Sow in February, March and April, also in 
the fall. One pound sows 20 by 20 feet, or 400 square feet; 80 to 
100 pounds to the acre. 
Bermuda Grass 
Bermuda delights in sunshine 
and warmth. It is extensively 
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 germi¬ 
nate if sown before the weather 
and ground become warm. 
Hulled Bermuda 
Grass 
Is the same Bermuda Grass 
seed with the outer hull removed. 
This promotes quicker germina¬ 
tion, requiring 8 to 10 days only, 
as against 20 to 30 days for un¬ 
hulled seed. Further, only about 
one-half the amount of seed is 
required when using hulled seed. 
Orchard Grass 
Current and Quantity prices on all gfrass seeds are quoted 
on G-reen Ink Iiist enclosed. 
Timothy 
Red-Top or Herd's Grass 
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Green Ink List Enclosed 
RUSSELL-HECKLE 
