
HOFFMAN’S RYE GRASS-— 
Only recently has Rye Grass been gaining 
extensive use by Eastern farmers, but its many 
fine features are now gaining recognition. 
A quick grower, it stands lots of pasturing, 
making quick recovery even when grazed 
close. One big new use is to sow it in corn- 
fields at last cultivation for a fine cover, 
erosion-halting crop. Valuable when mixed 
with clovers for high-altitude pastures. It 
makes a quick growth of excellent forage 
when planted with Ladino, and does well 
with Blue Grass, Orchard Grass, Red Top 
and most other grasses. 
Seed is cheap, and not much required— 
about 20 pounds per acre sown in corn or on 
truck crops. About 25 to 35 pounds advisable 
for later sowing. 
DOES NOT BECOME A PEST 
Classed as a one-winter annual, Rye Grass 
doesn’t become a pest. Probably will not sur- 
vive the winters of all localities, but very pop- 
ular in the East. Root system is fibrous and 
sizable, and as a cover crop turns over like 
a real sod when plowed. It is not intended 
for permanency, but makes a green top- 

growth until more permanent grasses gain a 
foothold. Therefore, useful as part of many 
mixtures. 
TENDER PLANTS GOOD FOR 
HAY 
On good soil, and with favorable conditions, 
the growth is about two to three feet the year 
after sowing. When cut for hay, the younger 
and more tender the plants, the better the 
feeding quality of this hay, which about 
equals that of Timothy. Left too long, the 
growth becomes more wiry and less palatable. 
Relished by all stock as pasture. 
Most advisable cover crop for in between 
two corn crops on same ground. Also where 
there is danger of erosion. 
| ENGLISH RYE GRASS 
The perennial strain. Lasts for years. 
Good, quick, rich grazing which can be 
cropped close. Grows on any soil not too 
wet. Relished by all live stock. Sow 40 to 
50 pounds per acre. 






Already a thick heavy blunket, with several 
weeks’ more growth still to come .. . no wonder 
Rye Grass is gaining so fast. Highly recom- 
mended—note remarks above. 

