Pure Bred—Only Best Improved and Domestic Strains 
Hardie’s Grasses for Lawn and Pasture 
Sudan Grass 
848—SUDAN GRASS. ‘‘Costs less per acre to sow and yields more.” Similar to Johnson Grass 
in appearance but being an annual requires reseeding each year, although drougth-resistant will 
not blast with excessive ram-fall. It makes splendid hay, which is much relished by all kinds 
of stock, is also valuable as a summer pasture. When planted in drills for hay use 8 to 10 lbs 
per acre; broadcast, 30 lbs., is required. When planted for pasture broadcast 50 lbs Price- Lb" 
25c, postpaid. Write for prices in larger quantities. 
840— JOHNSON GRASS. While considered a 
pest by many, it is one of the finest grasses 
for hay in the South. The objection is that 
it is hard to eradicate. Price: Lb., 30c, post¬ 
paid. Not prepaid: 10 lbs., $1.00. Write for 
prices in larger quantities. 
841— DALLIS GRASS. This grass is recom¬ 
mended for growing throughout the South. It 
thrives on a wide variety of soils. A perennial, 
growing from three to five feet high; remain¬ 
ing green from early spring until heavy frosts. 
Sow seed at the rate of 8 to 10 pounds per 
acre during March and April. Price: Lb., 45c, 
postpaid. Write for prices in larger quantities. 
842— KENTUCKY BLUE GRASS. Well-known 
pasture grass, and, combined with white 
clover, makes a close lawn grass, for which 
purpose sow 50 lbs., to the acre; for pasture, 
25 is sufficient. Price: Lb., 35c; 2 lbs., 65c, 
postpaid. Write for prices on larger quantities. 
843— MESQUITE GRASS. An excellent grass 
that is a hardy perennial; will withstand con¬ 
tinuous mowing or grazing. It makes a strong 
growth of soft, broad blades about 8 to 10 
inches long. Sow 30 lbs., of seed per acre. 
Lb., 45c; 2 lbs., 80c, postpaid. Write for prices 
on larger quantities. 
845 — RED TOP GRASS. Especially adapted 
for lawn grass mixtures, also used for winter 
golf greens. Price: Lb., 40c; 2 lbs., 75c, post¬ 
paid. Write for prices on larger quantities. 
849 —HARDIE’S WINTER LAWN GRASS. 
You can have a beautiful green lawn all win¬ 
ter by planting this seed on your lawn. Plant 
right on your Bermuda grass or on a new 
lawn that has just been prepared. One pound 
will plant a space 20 ft. by 20 ft. Lb., 50c; 
postpaid. Write for prices in larger quantities. 
837—(FANCY BERMUDA GRASS. The most 
suitable grass for the South; is valuable for 
its drouth-resisting properties, and for a sum¬ 
mer pasture it should be planted everywhere; 
it also makes a beautiful lawn, and is good to 
sow on embankments, as it binds the soil to¬ 
gether with its shoots and roots. Sow when 
the ground gets warm. March to May, or in 
early fall; 8 to 10 pounds per acre. Price: Lb., 
60c; 2 lbs., $1.00, postpaid. Write for prices 
in larger quantities. 
838 —FANCY HULLED BERMUDA GRASS. 
The same as fancy Bermuda with the hull re¬ 
moved which hastens germination. Seed put 
through this process germinates in from 10 to 
15 days. We recommend our customers to try 
this seed. Price: lb., 75c; 2 lbs., $1.40, post¬ 
paid. Write for prices in larger quantities. 
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Sudan Grass 
847—RYE GRASS. A very valuable variety for 
permanent pasture; also for lawn purposes. 
Withstands drouth in a remarkable degree. 
Use it in Bermuda sod to keep the lawn green 
when the Bermuda is dormant. Sow from Sep¬ 
tember until March at the rate of 35 to 50 lbs. 
to the acre. Price: Lb., 25c; 2 lbs., 45c, post¬ 
paid. Write for prices on larger quantities. 
Hardie’s Grain Sorghums—Non-Saccharine 
A Field of Hegari 
856—FETERITA. The greatest drouth-resisting 
crop ever introduced in the Southwest, making 
good when such crops as Milo Maize and Kaffir 
Corn fail. Postpaid: Lb., 20c. Write for prices 
in quantities. 
855—DWARF YELLOW MILO MAIZE. This 
excellent fodder plant has proved of great 
value during dry years in Texas. The stalks 
grow about eight feet high. Postpaid: lb., 20c. 
Write for prices on quantities. 
Although grown mostly as a grain crop, the 
leaves make good forage, and some varieties 
contain enough saccharine in the stalks to 
make them relish by all stock. Will usually 
make a grain crop when it is too dry for corn. 
851— DARSO. Its stalk is juicy, containing 
considerable saccharine. It is earlier than Kaf¬ 
fir. A cross between Orange Cane and Milo 
Maize. Postpaid: Lb., 20c. Write for prices in 
larger lots. 
852— EGYPTIAN WHEAT or SHALLU. Can 
be planted either broadcast or in drills, and 
yields a heavy crop of excellent forage. Post¬ 
paid: Lb., 25c. Write for prices on quantities. 
853— HEGARI. A cross between White Kaffir 
and Feterita. It contains more saccharine than 
either Feterita or Kaffir. Postpaid: Lb., 20c. 
Write for prices in larger lots. 
854— DOUBLE DWARF YELLOW MILO. This 
variety is similar to Dwarf Yellow Milo except 
the stalks only grow about four feet high and 
make small stalk compared with the old type. 
Postpaid: Lb., 20c. Write for prices in large 
lots. 
957—BLACK HULL WHITE KAFFIR—Post¬ 
paid: Lb., 20c. Write for prices in larger 
quantities. 
Saccharine Sorghums 
(CANE SEED FOR FORAGE) 
858— EARLY AMBER CANE. One of the best 
sorghums for feed. Postpaid: Lb., 20c. Write 
for prices in larger quantities. 
859— EARLY ORANGE CANE. It is very juicy 
and highly recommended for syrup ; is 12 to 14 
days later than Amber. Postpaid: Lb., 20c. 
Write for prices in larger quantities. 
860— RED TOP or AFRICAN CANE. A very 
rank grower, and makes a large amount of 
fodder, and is one of the very best fodder 
canes. Postpaid: Lb., 20c. Write for prices in 
larger quantities. 
Seeded Ribbon Cane 
(THE CANE FOR SYRUP) 
Gets its name from being a variety that 
closely resembles the true cane raised from 
cuttings. Makes the finest kind of syrup. The 
customers who bought seed from us the past 
season are highly pleased with results. 
861— JAPANESE or HONEY DRIP. Postpaid: 
Lb., 30c. Please write for prices in larger 
quantities. 
862— SUGAR DRIP. Extra large in size and 
height and gives the larger per cent of its 
weight in juice. For syrup plant in drills, 
using from 5 to 6 lbs. of seed per acre. Post¬ 
paid : Lb., 30c. Write for prices in larger 
quantities. 
Early Amber Cane 
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