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the lower South. It ranks bétween 
Carpet and Bermuda Grass in palata- 
bility and nutritive value and is a 
wonderful turf former. Bahia is a 
deep rooted, perennial grass forming a 
dense turf of leaves. The plants 
spread slowly by short, stout stolens 
and ranges in height up to 30 inches. 
Once well established Bahia wil] stand 
temperature of 12 above zero. It is 
widely adopted, growing on both high 
and low soils and will grow on drier 
land than other pasture grasses be- 
cause of its deep root system. Sow 
the seed % to 1 inch deep at the rate 
of 10 to 20 pounds per acre. Seed 
often germinates slowly as they are 
surrounded by a waxy coat which 
does not readily allow water to enter 
for germination. Reuters offers high 
grade imported seeds only. Lb. 55¢; 
5 Ibs. $2.50... Not prepaid: 10 lbs, 
$3.75; 100 lbs. $83.00. 
ID) HILLS 
834 (Paspalum Dilatatum.) One of the most valuable per- 
manent pasture grasses in the South. Comes nearer grow- 
ing year-round than any other grass. Cultivation readily 
kills it. Makes its fastest growth on heavy or moist bot- 
tomland, but gives satisfactory results on dry hill lands, 
and will even grow in burnt-over timber land. It stops 
washes and gullies, Withstands continued drought remark- 
ably well. We know of no better grass te withstand flood 
conditions on lowlands. Light freezes do not injure this 
grass. Due to its tuft formation and compactness of growth, 
it will choke out Johnson Grass and undesirable weeds. 
Combines well with Bermuda and Carpet Grasses, and 
once started in mixtures keeps a satisfactory balance with 
other crops. Lespedeza grews well with Dallis Grass mix- 

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830 Rapidly proving itself the most important and val- 
uable permanent grazing grass for the South. A perennial 
spreading by creeping stems which root at every joint, 
thus forming a close, compact turf. Compared with Ber- 
muda Grass, Carpet Grass is its equal in feeding value; 
it may be grazed considerably later in the fall and earlier 
in the spring; it does better on poor, sandy soils and fur- 
nishes more grazing; it is better adapted to wet sour soils 
and thrives better under hot, humid conditions. Like 
Bermuda, it is palatable and relished by all livestock, | 
It is strictly a pasture grass and stands close grazing 
and heavy trampling; in fact, it grows best and spreads 
more rapidly when closely grazed and trampling seems to 
improve it. Can be sown over your present pasture, 
. ereek bottoms, or cut-over woodland without plowing or 
discing. Produces practically year-round succulent green 
pasture, fully equal to Kentucky Blue Grass, Easily 
eradicated by plowing. It does splendidly sown with 
Lespedeza, Dallis Grass, Black Medic, White Clover and 
Bur Clover. Carpet Grass can be grown wherever the 
temperature does not fall below 10 degrees. Fall sowings 
are conducted during September, October and November, 
and spring from March until July. It is a drought-resist- 
ing grass and furnishes fine grazing during long dry 
spells, when all other grasses are dead, Carpet Grass is 
easy to start, if you plant first quality seed. Most of the 
seeds on the market are low grade. Deniers stock is the 
finest available from the choicest meadows in the South. 
Sow at the rate of 10 to 15 Ibs. per acre for pasture and 
25 to 30 lbs. for lawns, public parks and golf courses. 
Lb. 40c; 5 lbs. $1.75. Not prepaid: 10 lbs. $2.60; 
100 Ibs. $22.00. 
845 Giant Blue Panicum is a new 
marvel among pasture grasses. It is 
rich in protein and food value and 
yields per acre more than double that 
of Alfalfa. Panie Grass is a perennial 
bunch grass. It doesn’t make much 
growth for the first several months 
during which time it is building a 
root system. After it gets the roots 
well established it grows amazingly 
fast and is resistant.to drouth. Seed 
should -be planted in moist soil and 
covered lightly using only 1 pound 
per acre. It may be advisable to mix 
the fine seed with some dry sand in 
order to be able to sow the seeds 
evenly. Rolling after planting the seed 
will often improve the germination 
and give a better stand. Write for free 
leaflet. %4 Ib. 90c; Ib. $3.25; 5 Ibs. 
$15.00. Not prepaid: 10 lbs. $27.00. 
tures, also White Dutch, Alsike, Hop, Bur, Black 
Medic and Persian, Clover. It. will stand more 
drought than Bermuda. Plantings are made the year- 
round, but principally in late summer and early fall, and 
in the spring commencing in January. Broadcast 10 to 
15 lbs. per acre if sown alone. 
Reuter normally carries in stock both Louisiana-grown 
and imported seed. It is doubtful, however, whether im- 
-ported stock will be available this season, but Louisiana- 
grown seeds are highly satisfactory and extensively used. 
Louisiana-Grown: Lb. 65c¢; 5 Ibs. $2.85. -Not pre- 
paid: 10 Ibs. $4.50; 100 lbs. $42.00. 
Imported Seed. Not available this season. 

REUTER SEED CO., Inc., New Orleans 52 
Farm & Field Seeds 

