Assuriated Seeds, Ine. 
BIG BLUESTEM, Andropogon furcatus: A native perennial bunch grass valuable for 
spring, summer and early fall pasture. Like corn and sorghum, it prefers rich, fertile, well- 
drained soil within the 30-40 inch rain belt. The deep penetrating root system adds organic 
matter to the subsoil and prevents erosion. Responds well to cultivation. The plants spread 
by short rootstocks to form luxuriant, dense, leafy growth 1-2 feet high. Stems many, tall 
(3-6 feet) not woody but brittle at maturity, terminated by forked seed stems 2-3 inches long. 
Taller and ranker growing than Little Bluestem, with wider leaves and higher moisture con- 
tent, 
INDIAN, Sorghastrum nutans: Indian grass is a tall perennial bunch grass with short 
rhizomes. Used chiefly in mixtures with other grasses for the production of native hay or 
for grazing in sandy land pastures. Generally found throughout the Western Gulf Region 
in meadows and low lands along streams and occasionally in many of the sandy and clay- 
ey upland ranges. May be drilled, broadcast, or planted in rows. 
LITTLE BLUESTEM: Andropogon scoparius: A native perennial bunch grass, for early 
spring and late fall grazing. Well adapted to topsoils that are fertile but somewhat low 
in lime. The deep and wide spreading root system binds the soil and adds organic matter. 
Easy to start on oak-hickory, peanut, and lespedeza soils, By June plants have formed a 
dense bunch growth of narrow leaves of bluish-green color, 12-20 inches high. The seed 
stems (2-3!/. feet) then grow, reaching maturity between August and November. Suitable 
for planting with Rhodes grass on sandy peanut land for permanent pasture and erosion 
control. 
SIDEOATS GRAMA, Bouteloua curtipendula: The most widely adapted permanent sum- 
mer perennial pasture, range, and erosion-control grass found on limestone soils, with the 
longest grazing period of any range bunch grass. Low in moisture content but very nutri- 
tious and fattening, green or dry. Thrives best, like oats, on limestone, sandstone and shale 
soils. Withstands drought well and furnishes grazing when dormant in winter. The fine fib- 
rous root system holds the soil and adds organic matter to the subsoil. Easy to establish, 
responds to cultivation, readily controlled, and adaptable for maintenance work on high- 
ways and soil binding. Often grown in mixtures with other range bunch grasses. Plants 
erect to spreading, and their numerous fine leafy shoots form a very dense turf. May be 
recognized by its very short, scaly underground rootstocks and numerous long, upright 
seed stems, 11/,-3 feet tall, with seeds borne in spiked clusters spaced at intervals along the 
upper part of the stems. 
SWITCH, Panicum virgatum: A perennial, deeprooted, semi-bunch grass, occurring 
throughout the tall-grass and coastal prairies. Since it is ordinarily considered a “tall” grass 
it is best suited for hay either on alluvial soils or uplands and for pasture mixtures in the 
humid sections. 
ASSOCIATED SEEDS, INC. 
