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- BROME GRASS 
New Strain Brome 
This New Strain is recommended by Agricultural Authorities. Hundreds of 
farmers wrote us the past year asking if we could supply them with these new 
strains of native Brome Grass grown in Kansas and Nebraska. The demand for 
this drought resistant grass has increased 1000 percent in past 5 years. The pro- 
duction in 1943 was small. This year the erop was much larger, but not too large. 
We were fortunate in securing our stock early. 
Brome Grass is a long-lived perennial. When mixed with Clover or Alfalfa it has 
no equal for hay or pasture. Used extensively for the prevention of soil erosion. 
New Strain Proved Superior 
During the drought years 9 or 10 years ago is when Brome started to attract 
attention. Pastures of Blue Grass and other native grasses were destroyed or severe- 
ly injured, but stands of Brome Grass survived. In Iowa the new strain Brome 
proved its superiority to Blue Grass. It could be grazed earlier in the spring. 
Brome Grass has about the same percentage of nutritive elements as Alfalfa. One 
farmer in eastern Nebraska, a few miles from Iowa, believes that the carrying ca- 
pacity of Brome is double that of Blue Grass or the native grasses. He counts on 
one acre per head from first part of April until the grass is covered with snow in 
early winter. It is a very profitable crop. 
Where Adapted 
In making experiments they have found this New Strain better adapted to some 
sections of the country. It*has proved more productive in states like Iowa, Nebras- 
ka, Missouri, Kansas, Kentucky, Illinois, Indiana, Ohio and Pennsylvania. In Illinois 
it is reported to be superior in yield, especially in central and southern part of the 
state. In Iowa it made a tailer growth than the northern seed. It has greater 
resistance to hot weather. Farmers are more successful in getting stands. 
Brome Grass Sown With Legumes 
Experiments prove it is more profitable to sow this New Strain Brome with 
Alfalfa or Clover. When Alfalfa and Clover are sown with other grasses, live 
stock will eat the Alfalfa or Clover and pass up the grasses. Not so with Brome. 
Brome is more palatable than other grasses and is readily eaten by live stock, the 
same as Alfalfa and Clover. Alfalfa and Clover puts lots of nitrogen in the soil, 
which increases the growth of the Brome Grass. 
Start Growing Brome Now 
It will prove a real money maker. If you do not think your land will grow 
Alfalfa, sow Red or Alsike Clover with it. When Brome is sowed with Alfalfa or 
Clovers for pasture, there is not much danger of live stock bloating. When sown 
alone for hay or pasture, sow 16 to 20 lbs. per acre. Some sow 10 Ibs. Brome with 
5 or 6 lbs. Alfalfa, or Alfalfa and Red Clover mixed. Sow about 3 pecks or one 
bushel oats with the seed. Brome should only have a shallow covering. Can be 
sown on top of ground and rolled with a corrugated roller. 
The quality of our New Strain Brome Grass is fine. It will make you money. 
Every shipment guaranteed satisfactory. Priee—50 Ibs. $12.16; 100 lbs. $24.00. 
REED CANARY GRASS 
Is sometimes called Miracle Grass. Is a wonderful permanent grass. Grows on 
extremely wet soil or overflow land. Also withstands drought amazingly well. On 
Jow wet land where other crops are a failure Reed Canary Grass yields a heavy 
crop of hay. Thousands of acres of wet almost worthless land in Minnesota and 
Wisconsin have been reclaimed by this profitable crop. It thrives on poor soil. It 
grows early in the spring until late in the fall, 
Grows 4 to 6 ft. High 
You have to see it growing before you can appreciate this great crop. Has produced 
up to 3 to 5 tons of cured hay per acre from two cuttings. Has excellent protein 
content. Is a very leafy grass. Is not difficult to eradicate. Is valuable for prevent- 
ing soil erosion. Makes a strong sod on low wet land. Grows anywhere except in 
extreme southern states. \ \ 
How to Grow This Crop 
Prepare a good seed bed. A good firm seed bed is the best. Use 6 to 8 pounds 
per acre. A light covering is the best. About % to % inch is plenty. If ground is 
moist you can sow it on top of ground without covering it. There is money in the 
seed crop. Yields 100 to 300 Ibs. or more seed per acre. Write for Free Cireular 
on Reed Canary Grass. Price—25 Ibs., $10.60; 50 Ibs., $21.00; 100 lbs., $41.80. 

