DUS3ELL-HECKLE 
COMPANY 
Kentucky Blue Grass 
Orchard Grass 
Timothy 
Russell-Heckle's Grass Seed 
PLANTING DIRECTIONS —In planting grass seeds the land should first be thoroughly cul¬ 
tivated 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 sod so the moisture 
will be saved from evaporation and thus cause the seed to germinate, and to nurture the 
grass until it establishes a good root system. 
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 pas¬ 
ture, where soil is suitable. Sow in Feb¬ 
ruary, 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. 
TIMOTHY 
A short-lived perennial, usually lasts 3 to 5 
years, as the root system 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 pastur¬ 
ing 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 11/2 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. 
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 fer¬ 
tility. 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, natural 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 thoroughly 
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 favor¬ 
able; 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 close 
grazing and heavy trampling. In fact 
spreads more rapidly with close grazing. 
Sow 10 to 15 pounds per acre for pasture. 
Add 5 lbs. Lespedeza per acre to all Car¬ 
pet 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 season, 
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 
middle of March to June, 8 to 10 pounds per 
acre. 
SEE PAGE 58 FOR SEED SOWERS AND FERTILIZER DISTRIBUTORS 
Red Top Grass 
BASIC SLAG "THE 6-IN-l SOIL BUILDER" 
In either making or improving a pasture, it 
is necessary to use a soil builder, conditioner, 
or fertilizer to secure the most profitable results. 
Pasture soils deficient in the necessary food or 
minerals produce grazing low in the elements 
that build body tissue, beef, and increase the 
production of mifk. 
A pasture may produce an abundance of 
grass and yet the stock will not thrive. This 
is because the grass is lacking in calcium, iron, 
manganese, and magnesium. Agricultural 
authorities and Southern farmers have found 
that the best and most economical way to have 
a thick, healthy pasture grass rich in the 
necessary minerals, is to use U.S.S. Tennessee 
Basic Slag, the 6-in-l soil builder. This proved 
Basic Slag Is Economical 
Basic Slag Is the most economical of plant foods, 
and at the . same time acts as a soil conditioner. In 
a ton there is aS much phosphorus as in about 
plant food and soil conditioner benefits the 
pasture in four ways: 
(1) Adds calcium, iron, manganese, magnes¬ 
ium, phosphoric acid and other essential 
minerals to the soil. 
(2) These elements, necessary for healthy, 
profitable stock, are present in a readily 
available and long-lasting form. 
(3) Increases greenness and growth of pastures 
and lengthens the grazing season. Makes 
pastures especially nutritious late in the 
season. 
(4) Increases the palatability of the pasture. 
Actual tests have proved that where Basic 
Slag is applied to only part of the pasture, 
the stock will graze the slagged part almost 
exclusively. 
1,500 pounds of 16 per cent superphosphate, as 
much lime as In about a ton of dolomitic limestone, 
as much manganese as in about 130 pounds of 
sulphate of manganese, and about 300 pounds of 
iron. Prices are quoted on our green ink price list. 
FOR QUANTITY PRICES: SEE GREEN INK PRICE LIST ENCLOSED 
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