THE WETSEL SEED COMPANY, Harrisonburg, Va. 
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Ladino Clover 
Thus far, Ladino is not extensively used 
in this territory; however, those who have 
grown it are very enthusiastic about its 
qualities. Produces an excellent pasture. It 
is a perennial and sends up large leaves on 
long stems, which soon cover the ground 
between plants. Many who have used it 
regard it as the “perfect” pasture. One 
farmer is known to have run 10 head of 
cattle on three acres, rotating them every 
three to four weeks over a period of 150 
days. On another farm, 15 acres of Ladino 
carried 55 high producing milk cows for 
five months. 
Many poultrymen are using Ladino for 
ranges. One range, a year after seeding, 
took care of 500 to 700 pullets per acre for 
an entire season, despite having been 
clipped several times. Lb. 95¢; 5 lbs. $4.70. 
White Dutch Clover 
For Lawns and Pastures 
Provides a small, close, compact growth, 
covering ground like a carpet. Sow either 
in spring or fall. When seeded alone, sow 
5 to 6 lbs. per acre. Is, however, more sat- 
isfactory when used in mixtures with other 
grasses. Lb. 80¢; 5 lbs. $3.90. 
Kent County Wild White Clover 
This seed originally came from Eng- 
land. It differs from all other white 
clovers. Provides excellent grazing for 
beef cattle. Produces extremely thick root 
system, which makes for rare qualities as 
a pasture grass. Is used with many grasses, 
helps them produce better stands. Lb. $1.25. 
Alsike Clover 
Has been growing in popularity over 
recent years. Alsike is very hardy and fre- 
quently takes hold where other clovers 
fail, especially in low, wet soil or high 
gravel ground. Provides a desirable hay 
for home feeding. Is also an excellent crop 
for improvement of soil. A bushel of AI- 
sike contains roughly 50% more seeds, 
available seed usually averages somewhat 
lower in purity. 98.50% purity. Lb. 24¢; 
bu. $14.00. 
Lespedeza 
Korean Lespedeza 
Continues to increase in popularity and 
use. Both production and demand _ has 
arisen sharply each season over the last 
decade. “Korean Lespedeza” makes beau- 
tiful and excellent hay; is equal to alfalfa 
in analysis and feed value. Grows 20-24 
inches tall and very thick on good land. 
Produces two to three tons of hay per acre 
each year and reseeds itself if properly cut. 
Even when closely grazed, it grows read- 
ily in acid soil. Requires no soil prepara- 
tion, for seeding; does not cause slobber 
or bloat when pastured. Korean makes the 
best and cheapest pasture in mid-summer; 
is largely drought resistant and can be cut 
for hay in September when least likely to 
be lost from wet weather. May be put in 
barn 24 hours after cutting. It permits use 
of land for small grain crops, increases 
soil fertility and costs less to procure and 
Wetsel’s Dependable Grasses, 
Orchard Grass 
Known for its vigorous growth. Yields 
large quantities of hay of similar value to 
that of timothy. Provides good grazing 
from early spring until winter. Is used 
very extensively by horse and cattle rais- 
ers. Responds quickly after cutting or 
grazing. In good seasons it is ready for 
grazing within a few weeks after mowing 
for hay. When hay is desired, cut while 
in bloom or as soon thereafter as possible. 
If left standing too long after blooming a 
woody fibre forms and the hay becomes 
coarse. It has the further advantage of 
growing well in shady spots. Good results 
are obtained when sown in orchards and 
shaded parks. 82/85 onion-free seed, Ib. 
34¢; 14-lb. bu. $4.75; 82/85 seed, lb. 31¢; 
bu. $4.25. 
Kentucky Blue Grass 
Not suitable for thin soils, as roots are 
very short, hence cannot get firm hold. 
Limestone and stiff soils suit it best. On 
suitable soil, it is one of the earliest start- 
ing grasses in spring, yielding valuable 
pasturage. Withstands the coldest of win- 
ters and cattle tramping. Should be sown 
thickly, as considerable time is required 
for it to become firmly established, after 
one to two years. For this and other rea- 
sons it should be sown with other grasses 
—those that start in a shorter time and 
then gradually fade out as the Blue Grass 
fills in. It is the base of all good Lawn 
keep a stand than other important legumes. 
Sow on small grains or on pasture land 
from January 15 to April, 20 lbs. per acre. 
Also does well in most pasture mixtures. 
Dodder-free seed, lb. 10¢; 100 lbs. $9.50. 
2 Dodder per oz., lb. 10¢; 100 Ibs. $9.00. 
4 Dodder per oz., lb. 9¢; 100 lbs, $8.50. 
Sericea Lespedeza 
Adapted to almost any type of soil. 
Highly resistant to drought, produces 
large hay crops and is a fine soil improver. 
Somewhat taller than Korean. 
Like alfalfa, it requires one year to get 
set but thereafter will yield two to four 
tons of field cured hay per acre, each year. 
Many users regard Sericea hay as equal 
to alfalfa. Sow 20 to 25 lbs. of unhulled 
seed per acre from January 15 through 
March; 15 lbs. of hulled or scarified seed 
in April or May. Can be sown under same 
conditions as Korean. 
Hulled Seed, lb. 30¢; 100 Ibs. $29.00 
Unhulled Seed, Ib. 22¢; 100 lbs. $21.00 
CYCLONE 
SEED 
SOWER 
Postpaid $2.20 
Not post- 
paid 
HORN 
SOWER 
Postpaid $1.00 
Not post- 
Dada 90 
Grass Mixtures 
Grass. Sow 15 to 20 lbs. per acre, either in 
spring or fall. Lb. 25¢; 14-Ib. bu. $2.95; 
8 bu. (112 lbs.) bag, per bu. $2.90. 


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