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Carpet Grass 
This is a very remarkcxble pasture crop, because o£ its ability to 
thrive on poor, sandy soil. While it grows best where the ground water 
level is only a few inches from the surface, this perennial grass will 
thrive equally as well on well-drained, hilly lands. 
It can be sown broadcast over your present pasture, or over wooded 
land without the necessity of cultivation or breaking up. It will pro¬ 
duce a heavy, all-year-round succulent green grass. Each plant's run¬ 
ners create new plants each season. 
There is no danger of this grass becoming a pest; plowing under 
will destroy it entirely. It does extremely well when planted with most 
of the other grasses, especially Dallis and Rye Grass. Also, when 
planted with Lespedeza, Burr and White Dutch Clover, it provides an 
excelent grazing crop. It should be sown in September or October, also 
in early Spring at the rate of 10 to 15 pounds to the acre. Lb., 60c; 
10 lbs., $4.00. 
Dallis Grass (Imported) 
PASPALUM DILATATUM. Furnishes hay and pasture all the year 
round in the far South. In the cotton belt it supplies two fine quality 
hay cuttings. Stands light frost and does well on soil with plenty of 
moisture. Sow from the first of March until the middle of April _at the 
rate of 6 to 8 pounds to the acre. Lb., 75c; 5 lbs., $3.00, postpaid. 
Imported Rescue Grass 
IMPORTED RESCUE GRASS (Bromus Schraderi). Also called Prairie 
Grass, and is one of the most nutritious for permanent pasture grasses 
and does well in most soils, although the best results will be secured 
from somewhat moist soil. It grows wild in various sections of Texas 
and is especially useful for winter and spring grazing, as it stays 
green all during the winter and spring. It dies down as soon as the 
weather gets warm. If allowed to reseed itself, it will come up again 
in the fall. September and October are the best months to sow, broad¬ 
casting the seed at the rate of 15 to 25 pounds per acre. It is also 
splendid to use in permanent pasture mixtures. The seeds are large, 
nearly equal to oats in size. Lb., 50c; 2 lbs., 85c, postpaid. Not pre¬ 
paid, 10 lbs., $4.00. Please ask for prices on larger quantities. 
Johnson Grass 
A valuable hay and forage plant. No other grass makes such enor¬ 
mous yields of hay—three cuttings a season. Cut when the seedheads 
begin to form. Relished by all stock. Sow 40 pounds per acre and 
make a permanent pasture and hay crop. Lb., 25c; 5 lbs., 75c, post¬ 
paid. 100 lbs., $5.00, not prepaid. Write for prices in larger quantities. 
The frequent joints and the many crowns make it an ideal pasture 
crop. Broadcast 12 pounds of seed per acre, going over the field twice, 
sowing 6 pounds each way. Lb., 70c; 2 lbs., $1.30, postpaid. Not pre¬ 
paid, 10 lbs., $5.75. Ask for prices in larger lots. 
Staffers Certified Sudan 
Sudan is considered the best pasture grazing crop and the most pal¬ 
atable. Sudan can be planted as late as July under favorable condi¬ 
tions. To avoid getting Johnson Grass and weed mixtures, plant only 
certified seed. The average yield of seed is 450 pounds per acre. Three 
cuttings of hay can be expected under normal conditions. Lb., 25c; 10 
lbs., $1.50. 
Sudan Grass 
Grows successfully on all kinds of land, stands dry weather and 
does not blight under excessive rainfall. It is an annual, the seed hav¬ 
ing to be sown every year. It looks very much like Johnson Grass 
when growing, but has a different root growth. Johnson Grass repro¬ 
duces itself from underground root stalks, as well as from the seed. 
Sudan Grass will not sprout from the roots after frost has killed the 
plant. Grows from 5 to 10 feet, stems small and somewhat more leafy 
than Johnson Grass. The feeding value of the hay is equal to that of 
Millet, Timothy and Johnson Grass. As many as four cuttings have 
been made in one season, the number of cuttings depending on the 
length of the season. The best time to cut it is when it is in full head, 
but it can be harvested somewhat earlier or later than this, without 
any material feed loss. This is one of the very best grasses that can be 
planted and it has met with wonderful success all over the South. It 
cures easier than Sorghum and produces a wonderful tonnage per 
acre. Be sure to plant some of it this season. Our seed is free from 
Johnson Grass seed, according to the test made by the State Depart¬ 
ment of Agriculture, and shows a high germination. Lb., 20c; 10 
lbs., $1.00. 
Velvet or Mesquite Grass 
This grass is known in California as Mesquite Grass, but must not 
be confused with Texas Curly Mesquite. It produces a strong growth 
of soft, broad leaves and has no stem or stalk which mokes it coarse. 
When used as a hay it should be cut while in full bloom. When cut 
this way, it will give two to three cutting per season. 
The sowing of Velvet Grass is strongly recommended in mixtures 
with other grasses or clovers. It should be planted in September or 
October, also in the early spring. Sow 20 to 25 pounds of seed to the 
acre. Lb., 35c; 10 lbs., $3.00. 
Rhodes Grass 
RHODES GRASS (Chloris Gayana). Rhodes Grass is a 
perennial hay and pasture crop. It is especially adapted 
to all sections of the South where the winter temperature 
does not go below 18 degrees. Colder than this it will 
probably winter-kill. 
On good ground Rhodes Grass will grow over four feet 
high, with a fine, leafy stem, and it makes hay easy to 
cure and of the best quality. It can be cut from three to 
five times a season. 
The grass spreads by runners on top of the ground. 
These runners may be six feet long, with joints every six 
inches or so, ,taking root and throwing up new plants. 
Staffers Quick Bermuda Grass 
The only successful spring and summer lawn grass that 
stands Texas sun. With proper care you can have a green 
lawn all summer. To grow Bermuda Grass successfully 
prepare your soil by spading, and mix one-half pound 
Bermuda seed with four quarts of fine dirt or sand. Sow 
on 1,000 square feet. Bermuda grass must be kept moist 
until germination in warm weather; it requires ten days 
to germinate. Be sure to olant StaffeTs 99% Pure Fancy 
Bermuda grass seed. Lb., 75c; 10 lbs., $6.00. 
ITALIAN RYE GRASS 
AMERICAN-GROWN. An annual, tall, broad, flat-leaved 
deep green grass very valuable for winter lawns and 
pastures. Produces within 3 weeks, or less, a beautiful 
green winter lawn. It is one of the most important and 
valuable winter pasture grasses for the entire South. 
Grows from 2 to 3 feet high. Withstands severe winters 
perfectly. On mellow soils no preparation is needed— 
simply sow seed and lightly cover. Requires 10 pounds per 
1,000 square feet for lawns; 25 fo 30 pounds per acre when 
used alone for pasture. Spring sowings are conducted dur¬ 
ing January and February. Reuter offers seed of the high¬ 
est quality. Lb., 25c; 5 lbs., 75c. Not prepaid: 10 lbs., $1.30; 
100 lbs., $8.00. 
STAFFEL'S CERTIFIED SUDAN GRASS 
