
2 Mark Means Company, 1945 Annual Seed Catalog, Lewiston, Idaho 
FIELD SEEDS 
The O.P.A. has placed maximum prices on Alfalfa, Red Clover, Alsike Clover, Sweet Clover and 
Timothy. On some of these items our prices may be lower .than the O.P.A. ceiling, and quality consid- 
ered they will be as low or lower than you can buy quality seed for elsewhere. 
As this catalog is printed well in advance of the spring season, and as the prices of Grasses, 
Clovers, Alfalfas and other field seeds are not definitely established at that time, we are unable to print 
prices under the different items on this and the next few pages. Before catalogs are mailed we will 
insert a separate list of seeds we are able to price, but should we not list the seed you need, please ask 
us for prices, giving us full particulars of the kind of seed and the quantity you need, and we shall be 
glad to quote promptly if the seed is available. 
When ordering from us you are assured of getting Quality Seed of high purity and germination. 
The ideal method of building up your soil and assuring yourself of succeeding profitable crops is to 
plant Lewis-Clark quality of Alfalfa, Clovers and Grasses. 
GRASSES 

Timothy 
Timothy 
Timothy-.is by far the most valuable of all grasses for 
hay, and is also fine for mixing wth red or alsike clover 
for either hay or pasture. Our seed is Northern Idaho 
grown, recleaned and put in the best condition for seeding. 
English Rye Grass 
A perennial growing from 2 to 4 feet in height. An 
excellent plant for permanent pastures. Grows quickly and 
furnishes early grazing while other perennial grasses are 
becoming established. Will grow under same soil and 
climatic conditions as other Rye Grasses. Sow 25 Ibs. 
per acre. é 
Domestic Rye Grass 
This variety of Rye Grass is rapidly increasing in favor 
with dairyman in this district. Those who have used it 
state that it will carry more stock than any other grass, 
and will increase the milk flow. It is a rapid grower, winter 
hardy and makes a quick regrowth after mowing, and 
remains green much longer than other varieties. Can be 
grown successfully on dry, shallow, poor soils as well as on 
the better soils. At the price we can furnish you this seed, 
it will pay every dairyman to plant a few acres. Broadcast, 
25 pounds per acre. 
Slender Wheat or Bunch Grass 
The only native American grass that has become a cul- 
tivated crop. An erect Bunch Grass, especially adapted to 
the Northwest. Very hardy, and resistant to both drought 
and cold. An excellent hay grass, yielding 11% to 2 tons 
per acre. Sometimes a second cutting is obtained. Sow 
about 20 Ibs. per acre. 
Kentucky Blue Grass 
Makes the best pasture of any grass. Starts early in the 
spring, and lasts until late in the fall. Should form part of 
every pasture mixture. Also used extensively for lawns. 
Bulbous Blue Grass (Poa Bulbosa) 
This is a perennial producing small bulblets instead of 
seeds. Is dormant during the entire summer, but as soon 
as the first fall rains come, the plants revive and send up 
a heavy, dense growth, furnishing excellent pasturage 
throughout the late fall, winter and spring montns. >deea 
should be planted in the fall or early winter (never in the 
spring). Sow from 20 to 25 Ibs. per acre on well drained 
soil. This grass seeds freely, spreading from the bulblets 
produced beneath the surface of the soil as well as from 
those produced in the flower. 
Reed Canary Grass 
Reed Canary Grass has been in great demand the past 
two seasons, on account of its adaptability to different soil 
conditions. Though usually found in wet, marshy lake 
districts, it will also succeed on high, well drained land of 
rather low rainfall. It is a perennial and grows anywhere 
from 3 to 8 feet tall, and is palatable as hay and pasture. 
Heavy pasturing tends to thicken the stand, as stock will 
tramp the stems and nodes into the soil, starting new 
growth. The hay yield is heavy, but the grass is more 
desirable as pasture. On well prepared seed beds where 
there is moisture enough for germination, sow 6 to 8 Ibs. 
per acre. 
Tall Meadow Oat Grass 
The earliest grass of all for either pasture or hay. Is 
especially adapted to our western country, being a quick 
grower, often reaching a height of 3 to 4 feet in June. 
Has a deep rooting system, which enables it to withstand 
a long drought, remaining green all season of the year. 
Cut during the blooming period for hay. Grows quickly 
after mowing, and will furnish a second and sometimes a 
third cutting. Sow 25 or 30 pounds per acre. 
Tall Fescue (Alta) 
(Sometimes called Tall Meadow Fescue) 
Lon 
A long-lived perennial growing from-early spring to late — 
fall. Has a wide soil adaptation and is an excellent grass ~ 
for hay or pasture. Grows 6 to 12 inches taller and yields 
larger hay crops than Meadow Fescue. 
Mixed Timothy and Alsike Clover 
This mixture contains about 25% Alsike. It makes a 
good pasture and may be grown on slightly acid soil where 
Red Clover, Alfalfa, etc., do not thrive. It will produce 
very leafy hay which is liked by all classes of stock. Sow 
10 Ibs. per acre. 
