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GRASSES 
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Ask for the A & M Special Pasture and Hay Guide 
Permanent Irrigated Pasture Mixtures 
The planting of permanent pastures under irrigation in California 
is increasing rapidly. If you are contemplating a permanent pasture 
for your stock, select the mixture best suited to your soil from the 
list below. Owing to the prolonged hot, dry California summer, we are 
unable to recommend a satisfactory permanent pasture for dry land. 
Mixture Seed Price of Seed 
No. Type of Soil Per Acre per Acre 
1 MiaHUMIs (OS FICAVY 2.2 aceccte, Stoke 17 Ibs. $16.00 
yr BIA MNO sa are os ees leo 19 Ibs. $18.50 
3 PAliGal lie Ree eine mer eet yates OR eee 12 Ibs. $15.25 
Postpaid. Write for quantity price. 
Alfilaria (Erodium Cicutarium.) Alifilaria or “‘filaree’ is good 
: pasturage at all stages of its growth, even when mature 
and dried up. Will grow in practically any soil, except swamps and 
excessive alkali. Nutritive qualities compare favorably with alfalfa. 
Will endure both drought and frost. Sow just before rainy season. 
Sow 5 Ibs. per acre. (Ib. 80c) (10 Ibs. $7.50) (postpaid. Write for 
quantity price. 
Bermuda (Cynodon Dactylon.) Bermuda Grass is unquestionably 
the best pasture grass in the south. There are 
reasons for believing that in its proper sphere it will produce more 
grazing and more meat than blue grass under the most favored con- 
ditions. Sheep can graze upon it from 7 to 9 months in the year 
according to locality. Sow seed during May and June, 5 Ibs. per acre. . 
(Ib. 75c) (10 Ibs. $7.00) postpaid. Write for quantity price. 
A hardy perennial grass especially adapted for 
Blue Gramma desert conditions. Stands altitude of 5,000 feet. 
Very high feeding value and relished by all kinds of stock. A good 
fattener. Sow 5 Ibs. per acre. (Ib. 75c) (10 Ibs. $7.00) postpaid. 
Not a true grass but a hardy, broad-leaved, herbaceous — 
Burnet perennial with crowns below soil. Excellent sheep pasture 
which grows Summer and Winter. Deep rooted, stands drought. Sow 
5 Ibs. per acre. (Ib, 95c) (10 Ibs. $9.00) postpaid. 
° One of the best grasses to sow in a meadow. 
Chewings Fescue Mixed with Red Top and White Clover it 
is a valuable pasture grass. It is also suitable for lawns and putting 
greens. Sow 20 Ibs. per acre. (Ib. $1.25) (10 Ibs. $12.00) postpaid. 
Write for quantity price. 
(Agropyron Cristatum.) This very 
Crested Wheat Grass hardy perennial bunch grass is rel- 
ished by all kinds of live stock both as pasture or hay. Will stand 
extreme cold or drouth but does not thrive in climates where there 
is prolonged cloudy weather and little sunshine. Sow seed from early 
spring to early fall. Drill 10 to 12 lbs. per acre and cover seed V2 
inch. (Ib. 45c) (10 Ibs. $4.00) postpaid. Write for quantity price. 
Dallis (Paspalum Dilatatum.) Grows on any kind of soil—endures 
some alkali—excellent for permanent pasture on marsh or 
mesa—grows winter and summer with moisture—excellent for hay— 
may be cut every six weeks—becomes dormant with drouth but: re- 
vives with less moisture than any other grass, yet will survive if 
submerged for several weeks—stools and seeds freely. The seed takes 
. root among the weeds and devil grass, choking out everything in its 
way. The dense matting roots make a thick sod capable of sup- 
porting the cattle on marshy land. The stock relish it fully as well 
as alfalfa. It is as easy to eradicate as Timothy or as any other bunch 
grass. 10 Ibs. is sufficient to sow:1 acre broadcast. It thrives in high 
altitudes. (Ib. $1.25) (10 Ib. $12.25) postpaid. Write for quantity 
° (Phalaris Stenoptera)—One of our best pasture 
Harding Grass and hay grasses. A true long-lasting, hardy 
perennial which grows on almost any soil. It will maintain itself year 
after year and produce abundant pasture, which will stand Heavy 
tramping, and excellent hay. Exceptionally high in protein, fat and 
mineral matter, and is relished by all kinds of stock. The seed ger- 
minates readily with the first Fall rains and grows rapidly, producing 
large clumps the first season. Under irrigation. makes rapid growth 
both Summer and Winter. Sow in Fall, using 3 Ibs. per acre. (Ib. 
$2.75) (10 Ibs. $27.00) postpaid. Write for quantity price. 
Deep rooted, long lived perennial. Needs 
Meadow Fescue deep seed bed and firm rich soil. Good pas- 
ture. It is recommended in combination with Ladino clover. Sow 
25 Ibs. per acre. (Ib. 70c) (10 Ibs. $6.50) postpaid. Write for quan- 
tity price. 
(Dactylis Glomerata.) Does well in 
Orchard (Cocksfoot) most soils but is not drought resist- 
ant. Good pasture and stands close grazing. Sow 25 Ibs. per acre. 
(Ib. 45c) (10 Ibs. $4.25) postpaid. Write for quantity price. 
c (Domestic.) Used extensively for lawns, 
Perennial Rye Grass particularly in the Imperial Valley, Salt 
River Valley, Arizona, and similar climates. It grows faster than Blue 
Grass, is coarser and will stand considerable abuse or neglect. Sow 40 
Ibs. per acre. (Ib, 40c) (10 Ibs. $3.50) postpaid. Write for quantity 
price. 
° ue A good permanent irrigated pasture and hay grass 
Prairie Grass of high feeding value. Does well in most good 
soils with plenty of moisture. Tolerates some alkali. Plant from 
August to late April on well prepared soil. Should be grazed lightly 
when 4 to 5 inches tall, which causes it to stool out, when. it may 
be more heavily pastured or allowed to grow for hay. Does not stand 
heavy, continuous grazing and should be top dressed every year. Sow 
30 to 40 Ibs. per acre. (Ib. 50c) (10 Ibs. $4.50) postpaid. Write for 
quantity price. 
(Italian Domestic.) Very quick growing and hardy, 
Rye Grass producing a large amount of nutritious herbage. Not 
adapted for permanent pastures as it only lasts two or three years. 
Sow 30 Ibs per acre. (Ib. 30c) (10 Ibs. $2.50) postpaid. Write for 
quantity price. 
(Agrostis Vulgaris.) A perennial grass especially 
Red Top adapted for growing in wet. situations. Makes excellent 
pasture and good hay. Sow 14 Ibs. per acre. (Ib. 50c) (10 Ibs. $4.50) 
postpaid. Write for quantity price. 
! A coarse perennial grass particularly 
Reed s Canary Grass adapted to swampy ground. It spreads 
by underground runners and is a very fast grower. Resistant to cold 
and a good pasture grass., Sow 8 Ibs. per acre. (Ib. $1.00) (10 ibs 
$9.50) postpaid. Write for quantity price. 
(Chloris Gayana.) Probably the best hardy pe- 
Rhodes Grass rennial grass for alkaline soil. Makes excellent 
pasture, also good hay, relished by all stock. Sow from March to Aug- 
ust. Sow 15 Ibs. per acre. (Ib. 65c) (10 Ibs. $6.25) postpaid. Write 
for quantity price. 
° (Bromus Inermis.) One of the hardiest peren- 
Russian Brome nial grasses. Withstands cold or drought and 
water may stand on it for weeks. Provides pasture for most of the’ 
year and also makes good hay. Sow 20 Ibs. per acre. (Ib. 45c) 
(10 Ibs. $4.00) postpaid. Write for quantity price. 
Tall Fescue (Festuca Elatior Arundinacia) eee 
perennial, tall type fescue. -Under favorable conditions will grow four 
to six feet tall. Excellent. for permanent pasture. Requires irrigation. 
Sow 25. lbs. per acre. (Lb. 85c) (10 Ibs. $8.00) postpaid. 
: This is one of the best grasses for hay. Sow 15 to 20 
Timothy Ibs. per acre. (Ib. 25c) (10 Ibs. $2.00) postpaid. ° Write 
for quantity price. 
Buffalo Grass, Carpet Grass, Molasses Grass 
Write for prices. 
: OTHER GRASSES—see page 32 

