PASTURE GRASSES, 
GRASSES 
Bromus inermis (Awnless Brome Grass). The best grass we 
have for the drier regions of Northern California. Grows lux- 
uriantly, is freely eaten dry or green by cattle. Sow 25 to 30 
pounds per acre. Spring or fall. 
Meadow Fescue. This is a very valuable species for permanent 
grass lands and is relished by livestock both as hay and pas- 
ture. Sow 15 to 20 pounds per acre on well prepared soil. 
Mesquite. Used on burned over, virgin soils. No cultivation is 
necessary. Sow seed at the rate of 15 pounds per acre. 
Oat Grass, Tall Meadow. The earliest grass to start in the 
spring and holds well into the fall. Withstands rather dry, 
warm and cold conditions much better than many other 
grasses. A long-lived, deep rooted perennial. Grows equally 
well on bottem or upland, For pasture sow 20 to 30 lbs. per acre. 
Orchard Grass or Cocksfoot. Valuable if planted alone or 
mixed with other grasses. Very often mixed with Ladino 
clover, red clover and rye grass. Seed should be broadcast at 
the rate of 20 to 28 pounds per acre on well prepared soil. 
Perennial Rye Grass. A strong growing, hardy perennial grass, 
noted for its nutritive qualities. It is equally valuable for both 
grazing and hay. For pasture sow 25 to 30 pounds per acre. 
Western Rye Grass. A quick growing grass, attaining a height 
of 2% to 4 ft., desirable for temporary meadows or pastures. 
Thrives best on soils that are slightly moist and will even 
stand considerable overflow, Grows easily and produces an 
abundance of excellent forage either as hay or pasture. Sow 
25 pounds per acre. 
Timothy. This is a very valuable grass for hay. Thrives best 
‘on moist, loamy soil. Sow early in the spring or fall at the rate 
of 8 to 10 pounds per acre. 
Dallis Grass (Paspalum dilatatum). This strong rooted peren- 
nial grass is adapted to poor as well as good soils and is quite 
resistant to drought, reviving quickly when moisture becomes 
available. Grows in clumps or bunches 2 to 3 feet high, is deep 
rooted and supplies an abundance of nutritious green feed 
throughout the year if kept well irrigated. Sow 8 to 10 pounds 
of seed per acre. 
Sudan Grass. An annual of the Sorghum family. Produces 
more forage per acre than any other annual crop. Sudan may 
be used as a hay crop but its principal use is for a quick sum- 
mer forage in the warmer sections and where irrigation is 
available. Under good conditions this crop will grow 5 to 10 
feet high and produce an abundance of green feed during the 
summer months. The University farm at Davis introduced 
their No. 23 variety of Sudan a few years ago, a leafier and 
heavier producing type, and it is rapidly replacing the older 
variety of Sudan. 
Red Top. A valuable grass for moist soils. It is a good, per- 
manent grass. It should be grazed close. It has been grown 
successfully on ‘‘alkali’’ bottom lands, where other grasses 
failed. We offer only the clean seed. Sow 10 to 15 Ibs. of clean 
seed to the acre. 
Kentucky Blue Grass. This is an excellent grass for pasture 
for all kinds of stock. It is very hardy. The roots form a tough 
sod. Blue Grass requires two years to get well started and 
for that reason is often sown in mixture with other grasses. 
From 20 to 25 lbs. to the acre. 
Crested Wheat Grass. This is a valuable plant for our West- 
ern country and thrives well in semi-arid sections. It is re- 
lated to the famous bunch grass of the west, It is one of the 
best and surest hay grasses for these sections. It produces 
good crops of hay and makes excellent permanent pasture. 
It withstands drought and the cold winters. 10 to 15 pounds 
of seed is usually sown to the acre. 
ALFALFA 
Chilean (Common). This variety is more widely used than any 
other in California. It is thrifty, long lived and produces a 
heavy crop of fine stemmed leafy hay. 
Hairy Peruvian. This alfalfa makes a somewhat coarser hay 
than Chilean, is not as long lived but will produce more hay 
the first year. It is better adapted to lands with a high water 
table than Chilean. 
ALFALFA, CLOVERS 

CLOVER 
Ladino Clover. This giant variety of White Dutch clover has 
been extensively planted in California during the last few 
years. Its luxuriant growth and adaptability to the poorer 
types of heavy lands makes this the most useful crop that has 
been introduced in California in many years, Grown by itself 
or in combination with other grasses it provides abundant 
pasturage for milk cows, stock and poultry. The plant is a 
successfully on a wide range of soils but has been found espe- 
cially valuable on heavy adobe and shallow soils of the interior 
perennial, making a growth of 8 to 15 inches. Can be grown 
valleys. Pastures should be irrigated every ten days during 
the growing season. Ladino may be seeded in the spring or fall 
and 4 to 6 pounds of seed per acre is required. We can supply 
California grown seed or certified Oregon seed. 
Burr Clover. An annual legume which is native to California. 
Produces an abundance of winter foliage. Is useful in pasture 
mixtures and for planting foothill ranges, and makes an excel- 
lent orchard cover crop. 
Mammoth Red Clover. Also called ‘‘Pea Vine’’ Clover. This 
variety grows larger and coarser than the medium and is often 
used for plowing under to enrich the soil, for which purpose it 
is very valuable, American grown seed. Sow 6 to 10 pounds 
per acre. 
White Dutch Clover. A very hardy creeping clover, which 
adapts itself to a great variety of soils and climates, being 
found in every state in the Union. Superior for pasture either 
for sheep or cattle. Asa bee pasture it is unexcelled. Sow 6 to 
8 pounds per acre. : 
Yellow Sweet Clover, Biennial. In great demand on account of 
its earliness, being about two weeks earlier than the white. 
Does not grow as tall as white, finer stemmed, and makes just 
as good pasturage. Produces high quality hay. Sow 12 to 15 
pounds per acre. 
White Sweet or Bokhara Clover, Biennial. Excellent for pas- 
ture, hay and a soil improver, More drouth-resistant than 
alfalfa. It will generally produce a large crop of seed and hay 
the second year. Thrives on light alkali soil. Sow 12 to 15 
pounds per acre. 
Red Clover. Is excellent for pasture and hay purposes and is 
used very extensively throughout the country. Will thrive in 
slightly wetter and more acid land than alfalfa. Sow 6 to 10 
pounds per acre. 
Alsike. Very hardy, adapted for sowing on cold, wet land. 
Planted at the rate of 8 to 10 pounds per acre, it yields a large 
amount of hay or pasture and is a good bee plant. Write for 
quantity prices. 
Strawberry Clover, Undoubtedly one of the most satisfactory 
of recently developed legumes. Resembles White Dutch Clover 
but spreads faster and lives longer. The vigorous surface 
creepers develop a very dense sod. Primarily valuable for pas- 
turing either cattle or sheep. Very adaptable to distinctly 
alkali soil; exceptionally satisfactory for coastal lands. How- 
ever, it is of little value in extreme dry conditions. Free from 
insect and disease attacks. When seeding, 6 pounds per acre 
is ample; if in a mixture, 14% pounds is recommended. 

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