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GRAND RAPIDS GROWERS, Inc., Grand Ropids, Michigan 
FIELD AND FARM SEEDS 
Sudan Grass 
Timothy 
Brome Grass (Bromus inermis) 
Very strong, quick growth making two crops of very 
abundant pasture. It prevents washing on the banks 
of streams. Good in very sandy soils because of its 
strong spreading root system. Not a lawn grass. Sow 
in the spring, 2 bushels per acre. (14 lbs. to a bushel). 
Korean Lespedezas (Japan Clovel) 
The earliest of the annual Lespedezas and espe¬ 
cially adapted for Michigan climate or similar lati¬ 
tudes. It comes up early in the spring and grows 
rapidly, furnishing much earlier pasture than any 
other variety. The leaves are larger but more 
rounded than Common Lespedeza, commonly grown 
in the South. It begins flowering in July and is a won¬ 
derful soil builder as it can be grown on the poorest 
land. Korean is especially suited for a short growing 
season. The seed ripens in September. 
Amber Cane 
The earliest Non-Saccharine type in cultivation. 
Stalks tall and slim. Most suitable for hay as it ma¬ 
tures very quickly. • 
Korean Lespedeza 
The most important of all grasses for hay, and is 
adapted to a wider range of conditions than any 
other variety of grass. It is the hardiest of all grasses 
and excels in feeding value. Sow early in the spring or 
fall, 10 to 12 pounds per acre if sown alone; less if 
mixed with other grasses. 
Orchard Grass 
This grass grows well in the shade, is rather rank 
in growth and a stooling variety. Stands the drought 
remarkably well. Valuable for pasture or orchard. 
Does well in wet or poor ground and produces large 
crops of hay. 
Sudan Grass 
A tall annual grass reaching the height of 7 to 9 
feet when planted in rows and cultivated, and 4 to 6 
feet when sown broadcast. The hay is greatly relished 
by all stock, and has exceptionally high feeding value. 
Is adapted to most soils. 
Reed Canary Grass 
Reed Canary Grass is rapidly becoming popular for 
the reason that it can be grown in soil too wet for 
other crops. It is a heavy yielder and after well estab¬ 
lished may be cut two and three times within one sea¬ 
son. It is a hardy perennial and will live until it is 
broken up, and will not spread to cultivated lands. 
When possible, the land should be plowed in the fall 
and seed may be sown in October on land that may 
be too wet in the spring. It is very slow to germinate, 
therefore will remain dormant until spring. In the 
spring, sow as early as possible to 
get ahead of the weeds or late in 
June or July. Best results are ob¬ 
tained by broadcasting at the rate 
of 5 to 6 lbs. per acre or drill in 
rows 16 to 18 inches apart. Under 
favorable conditions seeds will 
germinate in about 35 or 40 days. 
Certified Spartan 
Barley 
A heavy yielder, smooth bearded 
type, two rowed. It has been grown 
in Michigan for the past six years 
and is becoming very popular. The 
straw is vigorous and of good 
length, also does very well on 
lighter soils. The kernels are 
plump and nearly twice the size of 
those of the six rowed barley. It 
will ripen a week or ten days ear¬ 
lier than other varieties and, for 
the^ best results, it should stand 
until thoroughly ripened. This seed 
certified by the Michigan Crop Im¬ 
provement Association. 
Soy Beans 
When clovers fail it is necessary to have an emer¬ 
gency hay crop which will make hay the same season 
it is planted. For this purpose Soy Beans are better 
than the Millet. Soy Beans should be planted in May 
or' June. They withstand drought remarkably well. 
For hay, silage or green manure crops, plant 1 bushel 
to an acre if drilled, if planted with a com planter % 
bushel is sufficient. “Ito San” is one of the best varie¬ 
ties as it matures in 100 days. The plant stands erect, 
growing 2 to 2% feet high and is a good yielder. The 
“Manchu” is the most popular, however, in all north¬ 
ern sections. It is early maturing and is of a stout, 
bushy growth, standing erect. Excellent for hay and 
forage crops. 
Certified Wolverine Oats 
Michigan grown. These oats are medium early, 
strong and vigorous growers, heavy yielders. The 
head is full and loose with the seeds evenly distrib¬ 
uted around the stem. The 
straw is of medium height and 
stiff enough so that they sel¬ 
dom lodge. The grain is large, 
white, rather blunt and very 
plump. This variety is grown 
more extensively in Michigan 
than any other because it has 
given such uniformly good 
yields. 
