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F. W. BOLGIANO & CO„ INC., Washington, D. C. 
Bolgiano’s “Capitol Brand” Grass and Forage Seeds 
KENTUCKY BLUE GRASS (Poa Pratensis) 
The best of lawn and pasture grasses for neutral soils. 
The thick stout roots form a tough sod that will stand hot, 
cold or dry weather and is uninjured by the trampling of 
hoofs. Blue Grass requires about two years to get well 
established and for that reason is often sown in a mixture 
with other grasses. It does well on almost any land, however, 
it is best adapted to well drained clay land. Sow in Fall or 
Spring at the rate of 5 lbs. per 1000 square ft. of lawn; 40 
lbs. per acre for pasture. 
TIMOTHY (Phleum pratense) 
The most valuable of all grasses for hay. Sow early in 
the Spring or Fall, at the rate of 12 pounds per acre. With 
Clover, 10 pounds Timothy and 6 pounds Clover. A splendid 
mixture is 8 pounds Timothy, 6 pounds Clover (either Mam¬ 
moth Clover or Alsike Clover preferred, as they mature at 
the same time as Timothy), 6 pounds Fancy Red Top, % 
bushel Meadow Fescue. Together these will produce most 
excellent hay, also nutritious and abundant pasture in good 
loamy clay or low ground soils. 
RED TOP OR HERDS GRASS (A grostis vulgaris) 
A valuable permanent, narrow blade grass especially 
adapted to our climate. Used in most lawn mixtures and 
makes a good pasture when closely grazed. Grows well in 
low, wet meadows producing a large return in good hay. 
Sow in Fall or Spring using 12 lbs. fancy seed per acre or 
5 lbs. per 1000 ft of lawn. 
ITALIAN RYE GRASS 
Domestic. A quick growing grass used as a nurse crop 
in many lawn mixtures. It is valuable for Winter and Spring- 
grazing; yields three or more cuttings a year of nutritious 
hay and makes a delightful green lawn in sun or shade all 
Fall, Winter and Spring. Sow 10 lbs. per 1000 sq. ft. of 
lawn; 80 lbs. per acre for pasture. 
PERENNIAL RYE GRASS (Lolium perenne) 
A very valuable variety for permanent pasture. Succeeds 
well on almost any soil, but is particularly adapted to mod¬ 
erately moist or irrigated lands. Sow 30 to 40 pounds per 
acre in Spring. 
CREEPING BENT GRASS 
Fine for lawns and golf greens. Produces stolons or 
creeping runners lightly above and heavily below the sur¬ 
face. Of rapid growth, forming a durable turf. Capable 
of withstanding dry conditions and close cutting. Sow 5 lbs. 
per 1000 so. ft. of lawn. 
CHEWINGS FESCUE 
A creeping variety of the Red Fescue that forms a low, 
dense mat-like turf of fine needle-like leaves. It is therefore 
popular for lawns, golf courses and pastures; resists drought 
and thrives on most soils. Excellent for shady spots and 
used in most all Shady Lawn Mixtures. If used alone, sow 
8 lbs. per 1000 sq. ft. of lawn; 30 lbs. per acre for pasture. 
MEADOW FESCUE 
A perennial, deep-rooted, turfed grass for hay or pas¬ 
tures. Makes a thick foliage and stands close grazing. Comes 
early in Spring and lasts until late Fall. Sow at the rate of 
25 lbs. per acre. 
POA TRIVIALIS (Rough Stalked Meadow Grass) 
A fine leaved grass highly recommended for shady lawns; 
adapted to all soils and sections where Blue Grass grows. 
It spreads by stolons or creeping branches on the surface 
of the ground. Sow 5 lbs. per 1000 sq. ft. of lawn. 
GOLDEN MILLET 
Makes an enormous yield of hay and is usually in best 
condition for cutting just as the heads begin to form. One 
of the easiest grown catch crops when feed is short. It 
smothers out weeds, leaving the ground in fine condition for 
Fall crops. Sow from May through July at the rate of 30 
lbs. per acre. 
BERMUDA GRASS (Cynodon dactylon) 
A creeping perennial grass that succeeds on all soils; 
withstands drought and scorching Summer sun better than 
any other grass. Covers bare spaces by long, overground 
runners; dies down completely in winter. Sow 5 lbs. per 
1000 sq. ft. of lawn; 10 lbs. per acre of pasture. 
SUDAN GRASS 
One of the best hay forage crops, easily cured and is very 
imilar to Timothy in food value. Sow in late Spiing at the 
rate of 20 to 25 pounds to the acre. Should be cut before 
? rost. Can be sown with Soja Beans, 20 pounds Sudan Grass 
and one bushel Soja Beans to the acre. 
ORCHARD GRASS (Dactylis Glomerata) 
Most desirable for its quick growth and valuable after- 
math. Two weeks earlier than most grasses and widely used 
'or hay and pastures. Grows in bunches and stays green 
vhen other grasses are withered by dry weather. Does well 
■f sown with clovers as it matures about the same time. 
Extensively used in orchards. A perennial that will last for 
years. Sow at the rate of 28 lbs. per acre. 
DWARF ESSEX RAPE 
It is an annual, bearing a close resemblance in leaf and 
stalk to Kale, but both leaves and stalks are more numerous 
in the Rape plant, and of a taller habit of growth. It is a 
pasture plant which may be eaten off by any kind of live 
stock. But is pre-eminently fitted to furnish pasture for 
sheep, cattle and swine. Under favorable conditions Rape 
is ready for pasturing sheep or cattle within six weeks from 
fhe time of sowing. 
HAIRY VETCH (Vicia villosa) 
It is very hardy; is valuable as a Winter cover crop to 
prevent leaching, and for forage and fertilizing purposes. 
Sow 50 to 60 pounds to the acre. 
BOLGIANO’S PERMANENT PASTURE 
MIXTURES 
These mixtures are composed of only the best germinating 
seeds and are sure to give satisfaction. 
For Uplands. A special mixture of the best grasses and 
clovers for establishing a permanent pasture. 
For Lowlands. A mixture of grasses and clovers adapted 
for moist or slightly sour lowlands. 
Bolgiano’s “Capitol Brand” Timothy Seed 
