GRASSES 
Mirhplc Hybrid Rve Dril1 19 lbs - or b ™*ast 20 lbs. per 
/ y acre. The new drought resistant grass. 
Michels Grass was developed by Dr. C. A. Michels, agronomist of 
the University of Idaho, who made a cross with hard Mosida 
Winter wheat and Elymus Condensatus, a large coarse bunch Rye 
Grass. The resultant Michels Grass makes excellent pasture, having 
retained the hardiness and drought resistance of the native Rye Grass 
and the succulence of Wheat. It develops a very rapid growth of 
grass that will pasture five cows to the acre, with very little moisture. 
Michels Grass starts growing very early and is extremely succulent 
and palatable to all live stock. Sow the seed in the early Fall on 
a moist, well prepared seed bed. (1 lb. 60c) (10 lbs. $5.50) (20 
lbs. $10.00). Write for quantity price. 
P^rnnnisl Rvo f^racc Used extensively for lawns, particu- 
rerenmai nye varass , aHy jn the , mperia | Va iiey, Salt River 
Valley, Arizona, and similar climates. It grows faster than Blue Grass, 
is coarser and will stand considerable abuse or neglect. Sow 40 lbs. per 
acre. (lb. 35c) (10 lbs. $3.00) postpaid. Write for quantity price. 
Ifalinn Ri/o (^racc (Domestic.) Italian Rye is very quick grow- 
iranan Kye varass ing and hardy and produces a large amount 
of nutritious herbage. Its duration being but two or three years, it 
is not adapted for permanent pastures, yet highly valuable for rota¬ 
tion of crops. It is especially adapted for sowing in autumn with oats, 
barley, rye or clover, as a catch crop for fattening stock. Sow 30 lbs. 
per acre. (lb. 25c) (10 lbs. $2.00) postpaid. Write for quantity price. 
Pacey's Perennial Rye Grass ^ excellent hardy grass for 
• i the coast range, on hillsides 
and meadows. Also a splendid durable lawn grass. It resists drouth 
wonderfully and is quick to recover after a slight rainfall. Sow 30 lbs. 
per acre. Imported seed. (lb. 40c) (10 lbs. $3.50). Write for 
quantity price. 
Plinu/innc Pocmo O ne 0 f the best grasses to sow in a meadow, 
v-newmgs rescue Mixed wjth Red Top and White aover jt 
is a valuable pasture grass. It is also suitable for lawns and putting 
greens. Sow 20 lbs. per acre. (lb. $1.10) (10 lbs. $10.50). Write 
for quantity price. 
Fpcrim A harc| y Perennial grass growing to a height 
ivieaaow rescue of 15 . 30 inches The leaves are brjght green 
and very succulent making a good pasture grass. It is recommended 
in combination with Ladino Clover. Sow 25 lbs. per acre. (lb. 45c) 
(10 lbs. $4.00) postpaid. Write for quantity price. 
Red Tod ^ A 9 ros *' s Vulgaris.) Red Top is a perennial grass which 
grows from a few inches to 5 feet in height under vary¬ 
ing conditions of soil and climate. But the average height is prob¬ 
ably 18 to 20 inches. It is now more highly esteemed as a pasture 
grass than for hay. No other useful grass would seem so well adapted 
for growing in wet situations, even in places so moist as to be satur¬ 
ated with water for a considerable portion of the late autumn and 
the early spring. Soil should be carefully prepared, thoroughly pulver¬ 
ized and clean of weeds. Sow broadcast 14 lbs. of seed per acre. 
Also planted with other grasses for lawns, (lb. 40c) (10 lbs. $3.50) 
postpaid. Write for quantity price. 
Russian Bromp (Bromus Inermis.) Bromus Inermis is one of 
our hardiest perennial grasses; no amount of 
cold will kill it. It withstands the severest drought, and water may 
stand on it for weeks. It will grow on any rich soil. It requires 20 
pounds of seed per acre. Russian Brome Grass is essentially a winter 
pasture grass, but it also makes good hay. All kinds of stock are fond 
of it, and no other grass, unless it be orchard grass, will furnish graz¬ 
ing for so large a portion of the year. Its producing and feeding value 
for hay is about equal to that of timothy, (lb. 50c) (10 lbs. $4.50) 
postpaid. Write for quantity price. 
Timnfliu This is one of the best grasses for hay. Sow 15 to 20 
imuiny ibs per acre (|b 30c) (1Q |bs $2.50) postpaid. Write 
for quantity price. 
CrestpH WliPat firacc (A 9 topyron Cristatum.) This very 
>~re:>rea wnear harass hardy perennia | bunch grass is re |_ 
ished by all kinds of live stock both as pasture or hay. Will stand 
extreme cold or drouth but does not thrive in climates where there 
is prolonged cloudy weather and little sunshine. Sow seed from early 
spring to early fall. Drill 10 to 12 Ibs. per acre and cover seed Vz 
inch. (lb. 40c) (10 Ibs. $3.50) postpaid. Write for quantity price. 
Orchard (Cocksfoot—Dactylis Glomerata.) This grass does well 
sown either with or without other grasses. It is fre¬ 
quently sown in such pasture mixtures as white clover, red clover, 
and rye grass. If sown alone, 25 or 30 Ibs. of the Cocksfoot seed will 
insure a good stand of grass, (lb. 50c) (10 Ibs. $4.50) postpaid. 
Write for quantity price. 
u ar J; n _ r* acc 2 to 4 Ibs. per acre. This grass is a true peren- 
d u ng vjra5S nial, one seed j n g be j ng g0 od for years. It 
cannot become a pest because all spread is from the crown. It never 
bloats. Will stand heavy tramping of sheep or cattle. Old pastures 
or burned-over land should be sown after the heavy winter rains have 
set in. (lb. $1.75) postpaid. 
Rhndps (Chloris Gayana.) Rhodes grass does not grow under- 
ixnoaes ground sprouts like Johnson or Bermuda grass, but sends 
runners over the surface like the strawberry plant. Rhodes Grass will 
smother Bermuda and other weeds, because of its dense growth. It 
is easily eradicated by being plowed once and let. stand for sixty to 
ninety days. It grows on alkali land and adds humus to the soil. 
The best time to plant Rhodes Grass is from March 1 to August 1. 
Broadcast 12 Ibs. of seed per acre. (lb. 70c) (10 Ibs. $6.50) post¬ 
paid. Write for quantity price. 
HI. (Paspalum Dilatatum.) Grows on any kind of soil—endures 
d some alkali—excellent for permanent pasture on marsh or 
mesa—grows winter and summer with moisture—excellent for hay— 
may be cut every six weeks—becomes dormant with drouth but re¬ 
vives with less moisture than any other grass, yet will survive if 
submerged for several weeks—stools and seeds freely. The seed takes 
root among the weeds and devil grass, choking out everything in its 
way. The dense matting roots make a thick sod capable of sup¬ 
porting the cattle on marshy land. The stock relish it fully as well 
as alfalfa. It is as easy to eradicate as Timothy or as any other bunch 
grass. 10 Ibs. is sufficient to sow 1 acre broadcast. It thrives in high 
altitudes, (lb. 80c) (10 Ibs. $7.50) postpaid. Write for quantity price. 
p_ rm j (Cynodon Dactylon.) Bermuda Grass is unquestionably 
Dermuaa f be bes1 . p as t ure grass in the south. There are 
reasons for believing that in its proper sphere it will produce more 
grazing and more meat than blue grass under the most favored con¬ 
ditions. Sheep can graze upon it from 7 to 9 months in the year 
according to locality. Sow seed during May and June, 5 Ibs. per acre, 
(lb. 50c) (10 Ibs. $4.50) postpaid. Write for quantity price. 
AIfilriria (Erodium Cicutarium.) Alfilaria or "filaree" grows wild 
Mlilldrld without- an y attention in all classes and conditions of 
soil except swamps and excessive alkali. Soon after the first heavy 
fall rains have saturated the ground the "filaree" begins to make its 
appearance. It is good pasturage at all stages of its growth, even 
when mature and dried up. In nutritive qualities it compares favor¬ 
ably with alfalfa and live stock of all kinds fatten on it readily. It is 
hardy even where the winter temperature reaches zero or below. Sow 
10 Ibs. of seed per acre. Sow just before the rainy season, (lb. $1.00) 
(10 Ibs. $9.00) postpaid. 
f :i p _ ( Oryzopsis Miliacea) A hardy perennial bunch 
jimlO g rass , so drought resistant that it will thrive even 
on dry hills when once established. It is a slow grower the first year, 
until it gets a good strong root system, when it is a good producer 
and will survive many months without moisture. It is relished by all 
stock. Plant seed in the Fall before the rains, and cover not more 
than V 4 inch. Deep covering is liable to prevent germination. Sow 
Vz lb. per acre. (1 oz. 50c) postpaid. Write for quantity price. 
Permanent Irrigated Pasture Mixtures 
The planting of permanent pastures under irrigation in California 
is increasing rapidly. If you are contemplating a permanent pasture 
for your stock, select the mixture best suited to your soil from the 
list below. If you have special conditions or problems to meet, just 
drop us a line and we will be pleased to help you to the best of our 
ability. Owing to the prolonged hot, dry, California summers, we are 
unable to recommend a satisfactory permanent pasture for dry land. 
Mixture Seed Price of Seed 
No. Type of Soil Per Acre per Acre 
1 Medium to Heavy.17 Ibs. $10.50 
2 Light to Sandy.19 Ibs. 11.00 
3 Alkali .12 Ibs. 10.25 
Postpaid. Write for quantity price. 
OTHER GRASSES—see page 29. 
IffIPfp: 
‘ v , > v 
TvTf ; rff ;.~.. c.:.. 
Am 
. 
Aggeler&Musser Seed Co. 
LOS ANGELES. CALIFORNIA 
69 
