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Advantages of Ladino Clover 
and take root, every few inches, at the nodes. 
stems, which lie close to the ground, are held by the 
roots and will not be pulled off or eaten by stock while 
ng. The ends of the stems, which grow as high as 2 
10t injured by pasturing or cutting. 
When to Plant Ladino 
focner cultivated crop, “it may be simply disced and 
ed, so that a shallow seed bed will be made. You need 
y 4 to 6 pounds of seed to the acre. This makes 
a very economical crop to plant. 
ES teal Ladino 
it s rather a hardy “‘rustler’’ capable of standing the hardest 
lurage, it. is necessary to ee the Boll moist in order to 
s mixture very satisfactory: Ladino Clover, 3 lbs.; Perennial 
ir D omestic Rye, 6 lbs.; Orchard Grass, 1 lb.; Meadow Fescue, 
Redtop Grass. A perennial and a native of this country, redtop 
grass (Agrostis alba) has a creeping habit of growth which 
makes a coarse, loose turf. While it is a wet-land type of grass, 
it will withstand considerable drought. It is primarily adapted 
to mountain meadows and pastures but may have a place asa 
sod-former in seepage areas where it will furnish late feed. 
Its normal maturity dates are similar to those of timothy. 
Per lb. 55e. 
Timothy. A perennial, timothy (Phleum pratense) is a native 
of Europe and thus, like redtop grass, a northern species. It is 
frequently used as a hay and pasture plant in areas of cold 
winter and moderate summer temperatures. But it has never 
been durable when used in a mixed pasture in the lower eleva- 
tions of this state. Per lb. 30e. 
Hubam Clover (Melilotus Alba, annual). Annual sweet blos- 
som clover similar to White Blossom Sweet Clover. Per Ib. 40c. 
White Blossom Sweet Clover (Melilotus Alba). Hardy biennial, 
strong grower, attaining a height of from three to six feet. 
Not too well relished by stock. Must be kept fed down to pre- 
vent its becoming too coarse. Large strong tap root; excellent 
for cover crop. Per Ib. 35e. 
Similar 
and 
Yellow Blossom Sweet Clover (Melilotus Officinalis). 
to White Blossom Sweet Clover, but growing shorter 
leafier, and having yellow blossoms. Per Ib. 35c. 
Red Clover (Trifolium Pratense). Adapted to only the coastal 
and higher elevations of California and Nevada. A _ short- 
lived perennial producing excellent quality hay or forage. 
Relished by all stock. Ladino is much more satisfactory for 
the central valleys of California. Per. Ib. 65c. 
Perennial grass 
Will withstand 
Crested Wheat Grass (Agropyrum cristatum). 
with characteristics similar to Brome Grass. 
cold and drought. Per lb. 50c. 
Reed Canary Grass (Phalaris arundinaceae). Coarse, tall- 
growing perennial making a large bunch plant with leafy 
stems. Spreads underground by creeping root stalks; does 
well in swampy ground and produces good quality feed, but 
should not be pastured too closely continuously. Per Ib. $1.00. 
Buffalo (Mesquite) Grass (Buchloe dactyloides). One of the 
most nutritious and fattening grasses for pasture and range 
from Texas north to Canada, readily grazed by all classes of 
livestock from late spring to late winter. Grows best on tight 
clay and clay loam soils. Turf thick and perennial; plants 
spreading by means of many surface runners radiating in all 
directions; leaves fine and abundant. Becomes dormant during 
drought and in winter. Grows with Bermuda in drier soils, 
where it is also valuable as a lawn grass. Seeds are borne in 
small burs on short seed stems among the leaves. While most 
nutritious in the cool moist to cool dry periods of spring and 
fall, it cures on the ground and retains some of its feed value 
during periods of drought and in winter. 
White Dutch (Trifolium repens). The most popular clover for 
lawn grass mixtures. Grows best in the cool moist periods of 
the fall and spring, flourishing on well-drained, moist soils 
high in lime content. It adds forage value when sown with 
such grasses as Dallis, Carpet, Bermuda, and Kentucky blue- 
grass. Plants perennial, 3-12 inches; stems fine, numerous, 
leafy, creeping, soft and succulent; developing roots at all 
joints. Seeds very small, yellow to red, heart shaped. Per Ib. 
$1.30. 
Burnet (Poterium Sanguisorba) is neither a grass nor a clover. 
It is a long-lived hardy, tender, palatable herb, very leafy, 
growing from a hardy tap root. It grows to a height of about 
two feet under favorable conditions. It grows well on many 
types of soil including light sandy loam, staying green the 
year round. It apparently has no temperature limits, and 
when planted on permeable soil is able to withstand low rain- 
fall and long dry summers as well as to stay green under the 
snow in winter. It is relished by all livestock when used in 
well balanced mixtures, but when planted alone the stock 
become very tired of it as it has a taste all of its own. Burnet 
does not cause bloat. Per Ib. $1.15. 
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