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ORCHARD GRASS OR COCKSFOOT (Dactylis glomerata)—A 
perennial bunch grass withstanding heat, some drought, and 
adapted to wet soils. Main period of growth starts in spring. 
Does not tolerate alkali. When combined with Ladino, graze 
heavily or cut back before seed is formed. Otherwise, the clover 
being more palatable is grazed closely and weakened, allowing 
the Orchard’Grass to take the entire field. Good for hay when 
planted alone or with Red Clover. 1 lb. 50¢; 10 lbs. $4.50. 
TALL FESCUE—A selection by the U. S. Department of Agricul- 
ture out of the well known and widely used meadow fescue. The 
latter grass has been used most successfully as a vigorous bunch 
grass in combination with Ladino Clover. Tall Fescue improves 
the vigor and quality of meadow fescue, and is being widely 
recommended for its active summer growth in pasture mixtures. 
Destined to become one of the leading pasture grasses. 1 lb. 50c: 
10 Ibs. $4.50. 
RED TOP (Agrostis palustris\—A perennial sod forming grass 
with vigorous shallow root stalks. Recommended for the cooler 
sections ‘of the state especially when used with Ladino. Growth 
starts very early in spring. Tolerates both wet and dry condi- 
tions, sour soil, and relatively low temperature. Does well in 
combination with Meadow Fescue, Orchard Grass, or Alsike 
Clover. Seeding rate in mixture, 2-4 lbs. per acre. Alone, 14 lbs. 
hulled seed to the acre. 1 lb. 40c; 10 Ibs. $3.50. 
RHODES GRASS (Chloris gayana)—A perennial grass spreading 
by runners which root at the nodes. Produces very fine stems and 
leaves. Outstanding virtue is its adaptability to alkali soils. 
Requires mild climate for satisfactory development. When estab- 
lishing, keep surface soil constantly moist for a long period. 
Very palatable for livestock as a pasture or hay. Sow 4 to 6 lbs. 
per acre. I lb. 50c; 10 Ibs. $4.50. 
TIMOTHY (Phleum pratense)—A perennial grass valuable as a 
hay crop. High palatability and slight laxative effect, combined 
with moderate nutritive value. Requires loamy soil and good 
drainage. Not adapted to dry soils. Withstands extreme cold 
conditions. Not recommended for pasture. 1 lb. 25e: 5 Ibs. $1.00: 
TALL MEADOW GRASS (Arrhenatherum elatius)—Hardy peren- 
nial grass, 30 to 60 inches high, producing large tufts or bunches. 
Very palatable, highly nutritious. Prefers well drained soils. 
Fine for pasture and hay. Furnishes abundant feed, coming on 
early in spring and remaining until late autumn. Sow with Red 
Clover, Alsike Clover, and Orchard Grass, as all of these plants 
mature at the same time. Sow 40 lbs. per acre. 1 lb. 50c; 10 Ibs. 
$4.50. 


Lago Seed Field of Sudan New No. 23, introduced by 
University of California. 
This new strain of Sudan is an improvement over the regular 
Sudan. It is much more productive in that it produces a much 
larger crop of leaves up to 25% more and the feed and hay is of 
excellent quality. A pure strain free of hybrid mixtures. Our 
seed is certified by the state. 1 lb. 25c; 10 lbs. $2.00. Write for 
price in larger quantities. 

VETCHES AND FIELD PEAS 
Unsurpassed for Hay, Pasture, and Soil Improvement 
Write for prices on Vetch and Field Peas for quantities larger than quoted in this catalog. Prices quoted postpaid to fourth zone. 
COMMON VETCH (Vicia sativa)—Likewise, called Oregon and 
Spring Vetch. The most commonly used variety in the state. Suc- 
ceeds best in our own interior valley and foothill regions. 
Adapted to a wide range of soil conditions as long as adequate 
drainage is provided. Withstands low winter temperatures. It 
planted with oats, rye, or barley, can be pastured in late winter 
and early spring, and by removing livestock in March, will also 
produce a good hay crop in May or June. 1 Ib. 25c; 10 Ibs. $2.00. 
PURPLE VETCH (Vicia atropurpurea)—Succeeds under normal 
conditions in our interior valley sections, but better adapted for 
all coastal regions, where it produces larger yields than the Com- 
mon Vetch. Makes more growth during the winter than any other 
but less winter-hardy than the Common or Hairy types. Very 
palatable for livestock as a pasture or hay, and of extremely 
high feeding value. 1 lb. 25c; 10 Ibs. $2.00. 
HAIRY VETCH (Vicia villosa)—Also called Winter Vetch, Siber- 
ian Vetch, etc. Extremely hardy. Particularly adapted to sandy 
or sandy loam soils. Very winter-hardy. Drought-resistant, and 
more alkali tolerant than other varieties. Its chief disadvantage 
lies in the fact that it makes little vegetative growth during the 
winter, hence of little value for winter pasture. Plants grow very 
rapidly with the coming of spring weather. 1 lb. 30c; 10 lbs. $2.50. 
AUSTRIAN WINTER PEA (Pisum arvense)-— The most winter 
hardy of all field peas. Prefers clay or clay loams, but will suc 
ceed on most types of soil providing drainage is adequate. Does 
well in combination with oats, rye, or barley which act as a sup- 
porting crop. Growth is slow during the cold months; rapid 
growth is made in spring weather. The most promising field pea 
for hay production in California. Excellent for pasture and cover 
crop purposes. I Ib. 25c; 10 Ibs. $2.00. 
CANADIAN FIELD PEAS — Another variety of Pisum arvense 
suitable for same conditions as Austrian Winter Peas. Less win- 
ter hardy, however, than the latter. The main advantage over 
the Austrian Winter Pea is its better growth during fall and 
winter months and earlier maturity in spring. Very difficult to 
cure as a hay crop, so use as either a spring pasture crop or an 
early maturing cover crop for soil improvement where early 
spring planting is required of the crop to follow. 1 Ib. 25c: 
10 Ibs. $2.00. 
