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EXTRAORDINARY DROUGHT RESISTER 
If you want the most highly drought resistant grass, sow Crested Wheat grass. In sections with as little as 10 to 
18 inches of annual rainfall and high evaporation it has made a very satisfactory growth. Yields of 3 toms per acre are 
recorded in more humid sections and seed production up to 900 pounds per acre. 
It is a deep rooted long lived perennial grass. A fine stemmed leafy grass. Roots go down as much as 8 feet and are very 
dense. It does not spread by under ground root stalks, therefore is easier to eradicate than some grasses. On the other 
hand it does not become sod bound like some dryland grasses or to deteriorate like others. 
Comes on Early—Grows Late in Fall 
Starts growing unusually early as it likes cool weather. 
No amount of freezing or subzero temperatures seem to 
hurt it. Begins growing in the spring from one to two 
weeks before Brome Grass which is also an early starter. 
Likewise it continues growing later in the fall. Dur- 
ing hot weather it becomes dormant but responds 
quickly to a little fall moisture. It has not been 
definitely determined how far south it will grow. 
Has been grown in Colorado and Illinois and is 
worthy of trials further south and east. 
It is under extremely dry conditions that 
it shows its most striking su- 
periority over other pokes 
grasses. 





conditions as Red Top. 
wet land grass. It is also strongly drought resistant. 
a stand of grass, sow Red Top—it seldom fails. 
ass often fails. 












It will grow on soils so poor in lime that most other grasses fail. 
Fine to sow on banks to prevent erosion. If you have trouble in getting 
It is second only to blue grass as 4 pasture plant especially in the northeastern part of our country and it grows when blue 
On sour land we know of no grass to equal it. 
Other Valuable Characteristics 
It stands close grazing and trampling remarkably well. In one 
test it was grazed continuously for five years from early spring 
until late fall without apparent injury. It has proven a fine weed 
eliminator. A fleld that was heavily infested with mustard and 
Russian 'Phistle was almost totally freed of these weeds after 
Crested Wheat was established, yet the grass is easily eradicated. 
It is relished by all classes of livestock and especially horses. 
Cures to greenish stems and abundant leafage as hay which is very 
palatable and highly nutritious. No grass is more winter hardy. 
Seeding Suggestions 
Prepare a fine well settled seed bed. Rolling or pack- 
ing are desirable. Use about 10 pounds per acre and 
_sow with grain or grass seed drill. Relatively 
early spring seedings when weather is cool 
and moisture conditions most favorable 
for quick germination are best. Cover 
seed about half an inch. In very 
dry sections cover a little deeper. 
Rolling is a good practice. 
Postpaid: | Ib., 40c; 5 
Ibs., $1.60; 10 Ibs., $2.75. 


Seldom Fails to Make a Stand 
No other grass will grow under as great a variety of 
Next to Reed Canary it is the best 
Red Top and Blue Grass is good for 
oth pasture and lawn purposes. Likewise it is good in hay mixtures and it is widely used in that Way. 
Adapted to the Entire Country 
Red Top thrives from Canada to the Gulf and from New York to California. It is a vigorous grower 
and quickly forms a turf. Very valuable for use in soil erosion work to stop washing. When used with 
Timothy for hay it generally increases the yield. Matures at about the same time. 
It is a perennial grass. One seeding lasts several years. The seed is small. Around 10 pounds per 
acre are sown when not mixed, A mixture of three or four pounds per acre is fine in pastures and 
meadows. May be top sown on old stands to increase production. Early spring or late summer is the 
best time to sow. 
The seed is very small therefore the seed bed should be fine and solid. Take care not to cover it too 
deeply. Red Top is cheap this year compared with Blue Grass, Orchard, Brome, etc. If you wish to 
get a grass that is economical to sow and almost sure to get a stand even on poor land be sure to 
sow some Red Top this. year. Use it with Timothy for hay and with Blue Grass for pasture. It will 
help you get more feed per acre. Check soil erosion with Red Top. It is a crop that can fill an im- 
portant place on your farm. 
Small Lots Postpaid, { Ib., 40c; 5 Ibs., $1.75; 10 Ibs., $3.00. 










This grass ts very widely used in the south for 
This grass has been grown in nearly every state in 
the Union. Starts growing early and grows late 
in the season. Soil requirements are similar to Timo- 
thy and Blue Grass. Wiill stand more shade than 
most grasses. Especially valuable to mix with other 
grasses for pasture. Makes best hay if cut when just 
in bloom. It is what is known as a bunch grass. 
Seed has been very scarce in recent years due to the 
government land lease program. This 
grass is very popular in Hurope where it 
is valued very highly. The seed we have 
is fine but supply limited. if 
lawns and pastures. Stands the extreme heat of 
southern locations better than any other on soils of 
Grows on sandy soils 
: The seed is 
Five pounds sows an acre, although 
is recommended. 
ter 
a clay or loam character. 
too but is less productive on them. 
quite small. 
for lawn seeding a heavier rate 
It is not very winterhardy and probably will w 
kill north of Kansas and similar locations, 
We have a very nice quality of 
seed for you and we are pricing it on 
a close margin, 

Prices Bermuda Grass 
Small lots, postpaid, 1 lb., $1.25; 5 
lbs., $5.00; 10 lbs., $8.50. Not pre- 
paid, 10 lbs., $7.50; 25 lbs., $18.00; 
50 lbs., $34.50. 
Postpaid 1 lb, 65c; 5 lbs., $2.75; 
10 lbs., $5.00. See page 41 for other 
prices. 

