ISo Bloating of Livestock in Grass Pastures 
"DISCO" SELECTED GRASS SEED 
REED CANARY GRASS 
(Phalaris arundinacea) 
Reed Canary Grass 
A HARDY PERENNIAL GRASS SUITABLE FOR 
HAY AND PASTURE 
Boggy or marshy land can be transformed from a 
liability into an asset by seeding with Reed Canary 
Grass. One acre will pasture 3 to 4 cows and yields 
of 10 tons per acre are not unusual. Seed should be 
broadcast 5 to 6 pounds per acre, drilled 2 to 3 lbs. 
per acre in 16 to 18 inch rows. Can be sown early in 
the spring to give the seedlings a chance to get 
ahead of the weeds. It may be sown any time up to 
the end of October, or may be sown on the snow and 
left to settle with the weather. 
TIMOTHY (Phleum pratense) 
Almost too well known to necessitate any descrip¬ 
tion. A hardy perennial, having strong resistance to 
both cold and drought. The seed being small, the 
ground should be well pulverized and the seed given 
just a light covering. Should not be cut too early 
or pastured too late in the fall. Timothy will pro¬ 
duce from 1% to 3 tons of hay per acre, and should 
be cut when just coming into flower. 
MEADOW FESCUE or ENGLISH BLUE 
GRASS (Festuca prafensis) 
A very useful grass for permanent pasture; makes 
excellent hay. Sow 15 pounds to the acre. 
DOMESTIC RYE GRASS 
(Lolium multiflorum 
Well adapted for quick pastures, meadows and 
lawns. Can be closely cropped, and will give two 
and sometimes three good cuttings of hay in a sea¬ 
son. Will thrive almost anywhere, but will give best 
results on moderately rich soil. Should be sown at 
the rate of 20 to 30 pounds per acre. 
KENTUCKY BLUE GRASS (Poa pratensis) 
Also known as “June Grass. Produces an ex¬ 
cellent pasture of beautiful verdant green, and is 
particularly adapted for seeding on a pasture field 
surrounding the home, where a good sod is desirable. 
Sow from 30 to 40 pounds per acre. 
RED TOP. Solid Seed (Agrostis vulgaris) 
Also known as Herd’s grass, grows most luxuri¬ 
antly on moist, rich soils; very robust; produces 
strong, thick roots and makes a firm sod; very de¬ 
sirable for pasture purposes. Will succeed well on 
alkali land where other grasses fail. Sow 10 to 12 
pounds of solid seed per acre. 
Orchard Grass 
ORCHARD GRASS or COCKSFOOT 
(Dactylis glomerata) 
A very useful grass, sown alone or combined with 
other grasses for permanent pasture. One of the ear¬ 
liest grasses in the spring; unusually productive. 
PERMANENT PASTURE and 
MEADOW MIXTURES 
a.—For high and dry land. b.—For good, rich 
land, neither too wet nor too dry. Probably the 
most economical seeding for permanent pasture. We 
blend those most desirable grasses in proper propor¬ 
tions, to insure abundant pasture and maintain it for 
the longest possible time. Tell us your location and 
your soil conditions, we will gladly advise you. Esti¬ 
mate seeding, approximately 20 pounds per acre. 
TIMOTHY and ALSIKE MIXTURE 
The mixture we offer of these two desirable grasses 
is blended in such proportion as years of experience 
have shown to give the most desirable combinations. 
TIMOTHY and MEDIUM RED CLOVER 
MIXED 
This also makes a very useful mixture for tempo¬ 
rary meadow, and gives a heavy crop of excellent 
hay of high feeding value. 
FOR SPECIAL PRICES SEE COLORED SHEET OPPOSITE FRONT PAGE 
HOUSES, MITCHELL, S. D _ EMMETSBURG, IOWA 
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