CRESTED WHEAT GRASS 
DOMESTIC RYE GRASS 

If you need a highly drought resistant grass use Crested Wheat 
Grass. It has made a very satisfactory growth in sections having as 
little as 10 to 18 inches of annual rainfall. It has yielded three tons 
per acre in more humid sections and seed production up to 900 pounds 
per acre is reported. This is a deep rooted long lived perennial grass. 
It is fine stemmed and leafy. The roots go down as much as eight 
feet and are very dense. It does not however, spread by underground 
root stock. Therefore it is easy to eradicate any time you' do not 
want it. It does not have a tendency to become sodbound like some 
dry land grasses do or to deteriorate very readily in value. 
Comes on Early—Grows Late in the Fall 
_Crested Wheat Grass starts growing unusually early because it 
likes cool weather. It is extremely winter hardy. No amount of 
freezing seems to hurt it. It will start growing in the spring one to 
two weeks before Brome Grass which also is an early starter. It 
also grows very late in the fall. During hot summer it will become 
dormant. However, it responds quickly to a little fall moisture. We 
do not know just how much heat it will stand but it has been grown 
in Colorado, Illinois and certainly is worthy of trials in the south 
and east. 
Other Valuable Characteristics 
Crested Wheat stands close grazing and trampling remarkably 
well. One test was grazed continuously for five years from early 
spring’ until late fall without apparent injury. Because of its heavy 
root system it has proven to be a good one to use in fighting weeds. 
The grass is palatable and relished by all kinds of live stock. 
We suggest sowing 10 pounds of seed to 
the acre, sown on a well prepared seed 
bed. Cover the seed lightly but not deep, 
and if possible, roll it after seeding. Rela- 
tively early seedings when the weather is 
cool and moisture 
conditions most fa- 
vorable, are best for 
quick germination. In 
real dry sections the 
seed can be covered a 
Wee little over a half inch. 
a aoe . 
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100 Ibs. lbs. $5.25. Not prepaid 
25 Ibs., $10.10; 50 Ibs:, 
$20.10; 100 lbs., $40.00. » 







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No other grass will grow under as great a variety of conditions 
as Red Top. It will grow on soils so poor in lime that most other 
grasses will fail. Next to Reed Canary grass it is best for wet land. 
It is also very drought resistant. You will find this fine to sow for 
quick pasture, to prevent soil erosion, or in waterways. Red Top is 
almost certain to make a stand. It is easy to get started. It seldom 
fails. Red Top is second only to Blue Grass as a pasture plant in the 
northeastern part of our country and will grow where Blue Grass 
often fails. 
Red Top is adapted to the entire country. It thrives from Canada 
to the Gulf, New York to California. It is a vigorous grower and 
quickly forms a turf. When used with Timothy it generally increases 
the yield and matures about the same time. It : 
is a perennial grass. Seedings last for many 
years. It is often grown with Timothy. It gen- 
erally increases the yield when the two are 
grown together. Red Top is a very small seed 
and when sown alone 10 Ibs. per acre is suffi- 
cient. When mixed 4 lbs. per acre is very good. 
You can use it as a top seeding on thin stands of 
hay or pasture land. Sow it in early spring or 
late summer. 
Postpaid 1 Ib., 50c; 5 lbs., $1.75;.10 
Tbs., $3.10. Not prepaid; 25 Ibs., $6.40; 
50 Ibs,, $12.60; 100 Ibs., $25.00. 
100 Ibs. 
Dear Sirs: Liberty, Ind. 
The seeds I have bought from you for the past 15 
years have done a good job for me. When I think of 
seeds, I think of Berry’s. I will be needing more seed 
for Spring sowing. Many thanks for the services you 
have rendered me. ; 
Very truly yours, B. F. Bean. 

A Popular Low Cost Seeding 
Our trade uses a lot of this for top seeding 
in pastures, meadows and new stands. Many sow 
it alone, others add Alsike and other clovers. 
Adapted to a wide range of soils and climate. 
Especially good for wet land. Ten pounds an 
acre makes a full seeding. 
Lot ‘‘Tim”’ is Red Top containing some Timo- 
thy seed. We secured this seed at low cost and 
are selling it at figures that make an appealing 
bargain. The low acre seeding cost and the ease 
of obtaining stands make this a very popular 
Shipment guaranteed to please. 
25 Ibs., $4.40; 50 lbs., $8.60; 100 Ibs, $17.00. 
25% 12250 
Makes Full Production the Same Year It Is Sown 
We receive many requests for a grass that can be sown early in 
the spring and still make a good growth that same year. You know 
that grasses like Kentucky Blue Grass and Timothy do not make a 
large growth the first year, under average conditions. Domestic Rye 
Grass on the other hand makes a good yield early, You can sow it as 
early as any other grasses, about small grain seeding time. It 
sprouts quickly, then it grows fast. 
There are other quick growing grasses such as Sudan Grass, 
Billion Dollar Grass, but they cannot be sown until the ground is 
thoroughly warm, around corn planting time. Domestic Rye Grass 
will not grow as big as those crops but in the regular grass line is 
one of the finest for early spring seeding. 
Other Characteristics 
The Domestic Rye Grass will normally not live.over winter and 
should be considered as an annual, Its greatest value is as a 
pasture crop and it has special merits in mixtures. The leaves are 
somewhat like Blue Grass but a little broader and lighter green in 
color. It also grows taller. Do not confuse this crop with Rye that 
is sown for grain as it is entirely different. Most of the lawn grasses 
contain Domestic Rye Grass which provide green growth while the 
slower growing grasses are getting started. It responds well to 
favorable moisture conditions and to good fertility. We also use this 
Domestic Rye Grass in our Grow Quick combination as well as in 
the Thrifty Mixture and some in the Master Mixture. 
There is an ever increasing demand for 
this type of grass. It fills big needs and it 
is economical to sow. The seed is fairly 
large and if sown alone you shculd use 25 
pounds to the acre. 
In mixtures it can be 
proportioned as de- 
sired. Like other 
gZrasses sow it early 
on a firm seed bed 
and cover lightly. pee eal 
Small lots postpaid 
:.1 Ib. 30e;3 5 lbs., $1.10; : 
10 Ibs. $1.75. Not 100 Ibs. 
prepaid: 25 lbs. $2.60; 
50 1bs. $5.10; 100 lbs. 
$10.00. 
Price: 
ENGLISH BLUE GRASS 
This is a grass that is very widely adapated. It is a crop that can 
be used both for hay and for pasture purposes. It yields around two 
tons of hay per acre on the average land. The grass grows to a 
height of 15 to 20 inches, depending a good deal upon the conditions. 
It is a very valuable grass to use in pastures, because it comes on 
early in the spring and keeps on the job until late in the fall. The 
value of the grass is greater early and later, rather than in midsum- 
mer. It is a fine grass, however, in the territory to which it is adapted. 
English Blue grass will grow well from Kansas and Nebraska 
east to the Atlantic coast. It has been grown from Canada to the 
Gulf. This takes in most of the eastern part of the United States. 
It may not do too well in the extreme south. This grass is not crit- 
ical as to soils. It is very well adapted to wet 
lands. It is like Red Top and Reed Canary grass 
in that respect. It is a long lived grass. It will 
last longer than Timothy seed. You can sow it 
either alone or in a mixture with other grasses, 
or grasses and clovers. It adds variety to pasture 
and increases the value. If you sow it alone, use 
around 20 pounds of seed to the acre. You can 
mix it with other grasses, using such a percent- 
age as you might desire. 
Small lots postpaid 1 Ib., 50e; 5 Ibs., 
$1.75; 10 lbs., $3.10, Not prepaid: 25 
lbs., $5.70; 50 Ibs., $11.40; 100 Ibs., 
22.50. 
100 Ibs. 
Gentlemen: Madisonville, Tenn. 
My purchases from you have been very satisfactory 
indeed, The seed is high in germination, while the price, 
with freight added, is a big saving, not withstanding the 
long distance in shipment. 
Very truly yours, 

W. Peace. 
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