2 Mark Means Company, 1946 Annual Seed Catalog, Lewiston, Idaho . ro i 
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FIELD SEEDS a 
The O.P.A. has placed maximum prices on Alfalfa, Red Clover, Alsike Clover, Swect 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. r 
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 Kentucky Blue Grass 
This well known grass will do well in practically all cli- 
mates, and makes a beautiful green turf. When once 
“started it will spread and eventually cover the ground. 
While it is the best grass for lawns in most areas, it also 
does well when used for pasture. For lawns sow 1 Ib. to 
300 square feet; for pasture 20 to 25 Ibs. per acre. 
Bulbous Blue Grass (Poa Bulbosa) 2 
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. 3¢ea 
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 
Timothy those produced in the flower. 

Timothy Reed Canary Grass +3 
Timothy is by far the most valuable of all grasses for No Reece RS Rie ee uu orca. demand tae past 
hay, and is also fine for mixing with red or alsike clover two seasons, on account of its adaptability to different soil 
for either hay or pasture. Our seed is Northern Idaho conditions. Though usually found in. wet, marshy lake 
grown, recleaned and put in the best condition for seeding. districts, it will also succeed on high, well drained land of — 
: rather low rainfall. It is a perennial and grows anywhere 
English Rye Grass from 3 to 8 feet tall, and is palatable as hay and pasture. — 
A perennial growing from 2 to 4 feet in height. An Heavy pasturing tends to thicken the stand, as stock will = 
excellent plant for permanent pastures. Grows quickly and tramp the stems and nodes into the soil, starting new — 
furnishes early grazing while other perennial grasses are : ; : y: 
becoming established. Will grow under same soil and 9towth. The hay yield is heavy, but the grass is more — 
climatic conditions as other Rye Grasses. Sow 25 Ibs. desirable as pasture. On well prepared seed beds where 
REtsocte: there is moisture enough for germination, sow 6 to 8 Ibs. — 
per acre. eee 
Domestic Rye Grass 
ath ainune Cin IGRI Thokeuho nage iced A Mountain Brome Grass (Deawned) 
state that it will carry more stock than any other grass, Grows in thinner stands than Smooth Brome and al- 
and will increase the milk flow. It is a rapid grower, winter though not as drought-resistant, yields an abundance of ; 
hardy and makes a» quick regrowth after mowing, and forage 3 to 4 feet high. When young is grazed closely by — 
remains green much longer than other varieties. Can be all classes of stock. Sow in fall or early spring where — 
grown successfully on dry, shallow, poor soils as well as on ; oa aT oT N 
the better soils. At the price we can furnish you this seed, moisture conditions are favorable—10 to 15 Ibs. per acre. 
it will pay every dairyman to plant a few acres. Broadcast, Our seed has been processed over a special machine to re- — 
25 pounds per acre. move the awns or beards, this making the seed much 
easier to sow, also to germinate quicker in the ground. 
Slender Wheat or Bunch Grass : Jee ce 
The only native American grass that has become a cul- Mixed Timothy and Alsike Clover Nas 
tivated crop. An erect Bunch Grass, especially adapted to . This mixture contains about 25% Alsike.. It makes a — 
the Northwest. Very hardy, and resistant to both drought 900d pasture and may be grown on slightly acid soil where — 
and cold. An excellent hay grass, yielding 114 to 2 tons Red Clover, Alfalfa, etc., do not thrive. It will produce 
per acre. Sometimes a second cutting is obtained. Sow very leafy hay which is liked by all classes of stock. Sow . 
about 20 Ibs. per acre. 10 Ibs. per acre. ie eae 
