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Nicholson’s Extra Fancy Bermuda Grass 
(Cynodon Dactylon) 
In order to have best success in growing Bermuda Grass, the seed 
should be planted in the spring or late summer, when the weather 
is warm and moist. If sown before a wet spell the grass will come 
up in a very short time. 
Bermuda Grass is a perennial and the foundation of the major por- 
tion of pastures in the South. It will grow on almost any soil and 
make good grazing, as well as hay. 
az Have your ground well prepared, but not loose; then sow the seed 
_ broadcast at the rate of 10 pounds to the acre. After sowing, if pos- 
_ sible, run a roller over the land so as to firm the surface, as Bermuda 
Grass requires a firm seed bed. 
: som As a rule Bermuda Grass makes good pasturage seven to eight 
pe months of the year and does well planted with Lespedeza, Bur Clover, 
Black Medic, Melilotus Indica and Sweet Clover. 
In the fall, winter growing grasses and clovers should be sown on 
_ your Bermuda Grass, so as to insure green pasturage throughout the 
winter. 

_ Nicholson’s ‘Extra Fancy Hulled Bermuda 
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-—s- This is the same as our Extra Fancy Bermuda Grass, but the hull is 
removed. This operation hastens germination. Many of our customers 
have reported to us that their plantings of the hulled seed have come 
up in seven to ten days after sowing. 
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is Bird Grass 
Be (Poa Trivialis) 
, For pasture planting, it is best to combine with other grasses, using 
_ five pounds or more per acre. Plant in September, October or first 
half of November. 
We do not recommend this grass for pasturage in Texas, unless you 
have a thoroughly damp spot or under large trees that are heavily 
shaded and at the same time somewhat moist. It spreads by creeping 
_ branches on the surface of the ground and will remain green through- 
out a@ severe winter. Imported item. None available this season. 
: | Buffalo Grass 
Well adapted to Texas and the Southwest. We had never been able 
Ne ee oe this seed before last year. Now have only a limited amount in 
_ the bur. 
Carpet Grass 
(Axonopus Compressus) 
; Carpet Grass is remarkable for its ability to grow on poor, sandy 
soil, thriving on such soil far better than does Bermuda Grass. Where 
_ the ground water level is only a few inches from the surface Carpet 
- Grass grows luxuriantly, but it is equally good on well-drained, hilly 
lands with a clay subsoil that prevents it becoming too dry. A peren- 
nial, spreading by creeping stems which root at every joint, thus 
forming a close, compact turf. Flourishes on land short in lime, thrives 
under grazing and trampling. 
Can be sown broadcast over your present pasture, creek bottoms or 
cutover woodland without breaking up or cultivation. Produces heavy, 
all-year-round, succulent green pasture, fully equal to the Kentucky 
Blue ie: On piney woods. plains will produce a perpetual grazing 
ground. 
Each plant's runners create, two to four feet in diameter, new plants 
each season. 
It is not a weed or pest; plowing under will destroy it completely.., 
Can also be used with good results on lawns and golf courses. 
As a rule it does exceptionally well when planted with Dallis, Red 
Top of Rye Grass; also with Lespedeza, Hop, Bur, Black Medic or 
apie Dutch Clover. Most of the Clovers here named will re-seed them- 
selves. 
The greatest factor in successful germination of Carpet and Dallis 
Grass is moisture, and this is affected both by the amount of rainfall 
and the condition of the seed bed. Loose soils lose moisture very rapid- 
ly in the top mulch of porous soil and, since the above two grasses 
are somewhat shallow rooted the plants often die shortly after germina- 
tion if planted on a loose soil. It is absolutely necessary that the soil 
be settled by rains or rolled down before planting the above grasses. 
Sow in September or October, also in February, March and April, 
at the rate of 10 to 15 pounds to the acre. 
Chewing’s or Red Fescue 
(Festuca Rubra) 
__ Chewing’s or Red Fescue Grass is used for both pasture and lawns. 
This grass seems to thrive on sandy or gravelly soil, where many 
other varieties fail. On account of the fine quality of turf which it 
produces, it is much used on golf courses, particuraly so if the soil 
is sandy. . 
The leaves are bright green and the plant does not grow in tufts, 
but creeps by underground stems, so that one plant may eventually 
cover a circle two to four feet in diameter. 
Plant at the rate of 30 pounds to the acre in September, October or 
November. 

__ ROBERT NICHOLSON SEED CO. 
_ THE VERY BEST IN PASTURE GRASSES 
QUALITY should be in the minds of Planters when buying Grass seeds. Light weight seeds are often offered at about one-half the cost 
of good grass seeds. You will make a mistake if you buy the cheaper ones. NICHOLSON’S Grass Seeds are properly tested for both purity 
and germination and are heavy in weight. It is economy to buy the best. 
Dallis Grass 
(Paspalum Dilatatum) 
Dallis Grass has a strong root system and grows in clumps or 
bunches two io four feet high. It will spread naturally. An immense 
number of leaves are produced which are renewed more quickly after 
grazing than those of Bermuda Grass and, under half way favorable 
conditions, a Dallis Grass pasture will last indefinitely. Pastures of 
Carpet or Bermuda Grass are made more valuable with plantings of 
Dallis Grass. Should you plant Dallis Grass in a Bermuda or Carpet 
Grass pasture it will be wise to lay off shallow furrows four to eight 
feet apart, with a small shovel plow, and scatter the seed lightly 
down these furrows and leave the seed uncovered. 
Dallis Grass is a perennial and is not a pest. It grows continuously, 
doing best where there is plenty of moisture, a smaller growth in pro- 
portion to the degree of dryness. It comes nearer growing all the 
year around than’ any other grass. Dallis Grass will gradually choke 
out Johnson Grass and weeds, if grazed close. It needs only a start 
in order to stop washes and gullies. 
The greatest factor in germination of Carpet and Dallis Grass is 
moisture, and this is affected both by the amount of rainfall and the 
condition of the seed bed. Loose soils lose moisture very rapidly in 
the top mulch of porous soil and, since the above top grasses are 
somewhat shallow rooted, the plants often die shortly after germina- 
tion, if planted on a loose soil. It is absolutely necessary that the soil 
be settled by rains or rolled down before planting the above grasses. 
It is one of the best winter pasture grasses for heavy black moist 
soil, remaining green all winter. 
Sow in September, October or November, also in the spring. As the 
seed is very light, it is best to sow 10 pounds or more per acre. 
Kentucky Blue Grass 
(Poa Pratensis) 
We hesitate to recommend Kentucky Blue Grass for sections where 
it is not known. Kentucky Blue Grass is used over a big section of 
the United States as a lawn grass and it does well in heavily shaded 
spots in most all parts of Texas. 
Kentucky Blue Grass is one of the most noted grasses now in use in 
this country. It is very high in food value and livestock like it. The 
greatest handicap in Texas is that Kentucky Blue Grass will not grow 
to advantage in all sections. 
For pasture planting it requires 35 to 40 pounds per acre. We handle 
only the first-class, heavy grade seed. $ 
Love Grass 
(Eragrostis Curvula) 
Weeping love grass introduced by the Soil Conservation Service a 
few years ago is proving satisfactory in some sections of Texas and 
Oklahoma. It is a perennial and native of Africa. The seed is very 
high in price and we suggest only a small trial planting, unless to 
your knowledge it has proven satisfactory in your immediate section. 
One pound will plant an acre. 

