SUDAN GRASS for 
SILAGE 
Sudan grass silage is about equal 
in feeding value to corn silage. 
However, on account of the ease 
with which Sudan grass may be 
cured for hay or fed green, it is 
doubtful if it will ever be widely 
grown for ensilage purposes. Best 
silage crops are secured by drilling 
the seed in rows wide enough apart 
for cultivation, and giving the same 
frequent, shallow, level cultivation 
as for corn. 
SUDAN GRASS for SEED 
When grown for seed, highest 
yields are secured by sowing in 
rows and cultivating like corn. 
Harvest when nearly ripe with a 
grain or row binder and cure in the 
shock like grain. The seed may be 
threshed with an ordinary grain 
thresher, taking care to regulate 
the air blast. Sudan Grass crosses 
with Sorghum readily, so should 
not be grown near Sorghum if the 
seed is to be saved. ) 
CRESTED WHEAT GRASS 
It is an outstanding dry land 
grass. In dry locations, other grass- 
es died quickly, but wherever 
stands were obtained the Crested 
Wheat Grass survived. It begins 
growth early in the spring and 
starts more quickly after the fall 
rains than most grasses. When 
planted in rows, from two to three 
pounds per acre will be required. 
For planting close drills, from five 
to ten pounds should be used. The 
young seedlings grow slowly, there- 
fore, should not be pastured the 
first season. If weeds are very bad, 
they should be clipped to prevent 
seed formation. 
REED’S CANARY GRASS 
It is an extremely hardy peren- 
nial which grows hay and pasture 
on many lands too weak for com- 
mon crops, yet it withstands drouth 
well as a general rule, if sufficient 
growth is made the first year, it is 
better to cut for hay rather than 
attempt to pasture it. Sow ona 
fine seed bed and then broadcast 
the seed in March. It is also satis- 
factory to sow in May or June, 

KENTUCKY BLUE GRASS 
where the land has been worked 
thoroughly and disked to destroy 
weeds before planting. Sow from 
four to six pounds per acre, broad- 
cast. The best time to harvest the 
first crop of hay is just after the 
first heads appear. This is usually 
about the middle of June. 
KENTUCKY BLUE GRASS 
Will outlive any other grasses for 
pasture or lawn, but should not be 
cut or pastured too closely in ex- 
tremely hot, dry weather. The seed 
is slow in germinating, therefore, 
it is advisable to plant with other 
varieties of quicker growing habits. 
Makes a sweet and nutritious pas- 
ture for all stock. 
ENGLISH BLUE GRASS 
or MEADOW FESCUE 
A very useful grass for perma- 
nent pasture. Makes excellent hay, 
succeeds even in poor soil; will en- 
dure severe freezing. Cattle thrive 
on it, whether it is dry or green. 
RYE GRASS 
A very quick growing grass and for 
that reason makes an excellent pas- 
ture. ‘Thrives on rich, moist land 
where from three to four cuttings may 
be made in a season. Will stand close 
pasturage. 
RED TOP 
As a hay crop Red Top is next to 
Timothy in importance. It will do the 
best on rather moist soil, but will 
thrive on most any soil. It is a good 
variety to sow with Timothy or Clover 
for meadow or pasture, and is more 
pe than either of the other 
wo. 
STANDARD SEED ~- COMP Naw 
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