10 ASSOCIATED SEEDS, INC. 

GRASSES 
NATIVE AND INTRODUCED FOR PASTURE AND TURF 
Though about 550 native species of grass are growing in Texas, only a relatively 
small number of them are desirable for cultivation, and grassland agriculture utilizes 
these with other valuable species imported from abroad, not alone for forage but 
also for soil conservation, to build up its plant food content, to supply surface mulch 
and to improve its physical structure or tilth. 
Because grass plants are so plentiful, little attention has been given in the past 
to the study of their adaptation and suitability for particular conditions. The sub- 
ject is now, however, receiving the attention it deserves, with the result that a 
considerable number of species have justified introduction to areas where they were 
previously unknown. 
The following lists comprise grasses both native and introduced, all of which have 
been shown by experience to be adapted in various areas of the Southwest for the 
diverse purposes mentioned in the descriptions. To the selection and production of 
their seed we have given close attention in order that our customers may be assured 
of clean, pure and vigorous supplies which will produce satisfactory crops under 
proper conditions of growth. 
BAHIA GRASS Paspalum notatum 
A creeping perennial, turf-forming pasture grass, best adapted to poorly drained, 
low lime-content soils along the coastal region from Texas to Florida. Almost 
an evergreen, and withstands heavy grazing and trampling. Plants 6-12 inches 
high, spreading by coarse short rootstocks to form a very dense sod. Sends up 
a succession of new leafy shoots of light green color. 

Bermuda is the leading lawn grass in the South 
