Cut Seeding Cost 50% to 75% 
In many States the A.A.A. payments for seeding is 75c per acre 
for Reed Canary Grass, Blue Grass, Orchard Grass, Meadow Fescue, 
Domestic Rye Grass and Mixtures containing 50% clovers, balance 
Timothy or other grasses. On pasture improvement payments 8c 
per pound, but not to exceed 75c per acre for seedings of Red Top 
a ea are made in some districts. Consult your local com- 
mittee. 
FED CANARY GRAss 


































THE MIRACLE GRASS 

This grass is a perennial and lasts several 
years. It will establish a heavy sod on land too 
wet for other crops. It is easy to eradicate. 
This grass is best adapted for low wet land, al- 
though it has been found to produce paying 
crops on drained land and up land. It-roots fairly deep. It is a. wonderful 
drought resister. During a dry season when other grasses and forage crops 
were practically a failure, Reed’s Canary Grass produced 3 tons of hay per 
acre. 

Seeding and Soil Requirements 
It can be successfully grown’ most anywhere in the northern 
half of the U. S. Thrives on sour soil. Grows standing in 
water. Reed’s Canary Grass can be sown in spring or fall. 
Spring seeding is most common. Can be sown real early in the 
spring. Sow it alone or with a very light seeding of grain. For a 
seed crop sow about 3 lb. per acre in rows about 18 inches apart. 
Should be cultivated once or twice. For-hay or pasture sow 6 to 8 
Ib. per acre. Only cover the seed lightly. About % inch is plenty. 
You can sow broadcast and go over with a roller if soil is loose. 
Practically all our seed comes from Minnesota and Wisconsin. Our 
seed is clean and has good germination. 
Profitable Crop” 
Grows 4 to 6 feet high. Yields 3 to 5 tons per acre. The hay has high 
feeding value. All livestock will eat it. Under average conditions two or three 
cuttings per acre are obtained. “You can cut off the heads for seed and still for re gtp ai 
get a full crop of fine quality of hay from the stand. Produces 100 to 175 lb. See page 32 gmall lots x0 ibs. , $4.60: 
of seed per acre. This is a fine grass for pasture. It can be pastured $2.45: 



from early spring until late in the fall. Has pastured four mature cows 
per acre for a period of seven months. 
Postpaid Price: 1 lb., G6Oc; 5 lbs., $2.50; 10 lbs., $4.75. 
See page 32 for quantity prices. 
Write for free Circular on Reed’s Canary Grass for further 
information. 
KENTUCKY BLUE GRASS ce oe - 
Surpassing Quality—Star Bargain Prices 
You know what Kentucky Blue Grass is, how valuable for pastures and lawns. 
It comes volunteer in many. places, but it’s a mistake to wait | for volunteer 
growth. You lose too much. It’s wasteful to let acres be cut in production. 






















If you need Blue Grass sow the seed, you’ll be money ahead in the end. eo it, Eaten py gm Several states > 
Our prices on Kentucky Blue Grass are very low. No item has been spared. Do S Der acr a livestock. So com 
Every price has been slashed terrifically. We did not carry over old seed as &Tasses Our - Can be sown 20 to 
sO many dealers did. Our prices are on heavy weight recleaned high germinat- b eed fancy i th other 
ing seed. This is 21 lb. to 23 lb. seed. 
See price list on page 32 for bargain quotations on this seed. It’s the 
cheapest to sow this extra fancy quality. Helps keep out weeds like dandelions. 
Small lots, postpaid, 1 1b, 6Oc; 5 Ibs., $2.40; 10 lbs, $4.50. 
LAWN GRASS MIXTURES | CRESTED WHEAT GRASS 
Mixtures That Produce Beautiful Lawns 
Our lawn grass mixtures are a blend of grasses made up for producing a 
beautiful, healthy sodded lawn. ‘These mixtures adapted to different soil and 
climate conditions. They are made up of fancy high grade grasses. The prin- 
cipal perennial grasses are: Kentucky Blue Grass, Red Top, Chewings Fescue 
and small percentage of White Dutch Clover. Similar mixtures (no better) 
sell in many retail stores at 15c to 20c per lb. higher, Don’t buy bargain mix- 
tures. There are several different grades of grasses. } 
“‘American Parks Mixture.’’ Makes a fine sod in a short time. Composed of 
fancy grasses. Makes a heavy sod and permanent lawn. 
Price, Postpaid: 2 lbs., $1.00; 5 lbs., $2.40; 10 lbs., $4.50. Not Pre- 
paid: 25 lbs., $10.00. 
“Economy Lawn Mixture.’’ A choice quality mixture equal to most lawn 
grass mixtures sold in some retail stores as their best mixture, : 
Price, Postpaid: 2 lbs, 85c; 5 lbs., $4.80; 10 lbs., $3.30. 
American Shady Lawn Mixture. For lawns that have spots that are shaded 
most of the day. 
are postpaid—1 lb., 6O0c; 2 lbs.. $1.10; 5 lbs., $2.50; 10 Ibs., 

Stands more drought than most other 
grasses, During dry weather periods it 
came through with better stands than 
most other grasses. Good plan to sow 
with clovers and other grasses. Has high 
feed value. All livestock eat it. Stands 
lots of cold weather. Is suited to most 
any soil in the west or middlewest. Grows 
from early spring to late fall. Stands lots 
of abuse. Lasts several years. Easy to 
eradicate. Sow on a firm seed bed, drill- 
ing 10 to 12 pounds per aere. Cover 
lightly. Not over 1% inch, 
Postpaid: 1 Ib., 5Oc; 5 lbs., ¥ : 
Sani $2.80. Net Prepaid "25 ek 
, :! ag 5 0 “lbs:; 
$16.25. 

Gentlemen: Spencer, Ind. Gentlemen: Selma, Ind. 
With many thanks for being prompt in sending All the seeds that I have purchased from you 
out my shipment. I find the American Field Seed : have been entirely satisfactory. Your prompt 
Company to be on the square. and the best of all ‘shipment and fair dealings have been above 
that sells pure seed. ; par, 
Yours very truly, Bruce H. Been. é (Signed) Cecil Freestone. 

