

One of the Most Valuable of All Grasses 
There is a tremendous interest in Brome Grass throughout the north eastern quarter of the 
United States. From Kansas to the Dakotas, across the entire nation, Brome Grass is showing it- 
self to be a very profitable crop. Practically every state experiment station has one or more bulletins 
or circulars telling about this great crop. They all praise its drought resistance which comes from 
its deep root system. Its palatability which it keeps even after plants are dry. Many give reports 
“On the high feeding value and heavy production of Brome especially when grown with Alfalfa. 
It Is a Crop That Is Widely Adapted — 
“The Illinois Station reports Brome is adapted in that state from north to south. It has given 
a s00d results in Kentucky. Iowa, Nebraska, Indiana, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Michigan are great 
“Brome states, and a lot is grown in Canada. We consider it adapted throughout the eastern U. S. 
and in farther western states. 
AS. to soils, it prefers loam land although it has given good results on sandy soils if not too low 
“Infertility. Well drained muck land will grow Brome if they get an application of some phosphate 
and ‘potash. Brome is moderately resistant to Alkali. We do not recommend it for wet land but it 
will’stand overfiow that only stays on a few days. It will also stand a lot of silting and come up 
through quite a heavy deposit of silt if the Brome is well started at that time. You will find it a 
system. 

How to Get Started 
with Brome 
The seed is light and’ coarse: Itsis:diMcult to feed through a drill 
unless it has: oo@:agitators’in 4t, “A good.’ plan is to sow it with 
about 1% bu, of’ oats 6r-with: Some“cracked corn to keep the seed 
flowing through the spouts; ,Your‘séed,‘bed should be fine and firm. 
Discing is often preferablé to plowing.: Then harrow and if possible 
roll with a cultipacker. Then: /drill.in seed but be careful not to 
cover over 1% to % of an inch. You can sow broadcast and harrow 
but you do not get such a uniform covering. We advise rolling again 
after seeding. Use 20 lbs. per acre if you sow it alone, When mixed 
with alfalfa there is quite a difference of opinion. The 30-70 com- 
bination we list below is good. Some use more, some less. While 
we have this combination, you can buy any alfalfa you like and 
seed in proportion to meet your own ideas. 
Seedings can be made either spring or fall. You can use a light 
seeding of oats but avoid a heavy crop. Often it is a good idea to 
cut oats for hay while in dough stage, especially if weather turns . 
very hot. Fairly early spring seedings are best. You can sow in fall 
up to about mid-September under most conditions. The seed will 
germinate quite rapidly if properly sown and moisture conditions 
are favorable. However the plants grow slowly so do not expect a 
crop until the second year, pe 
As explained above, Brome Grass likes lots of Nitrogen. 
The cheapest and best way to provide that is to sow 
Alfalfa and Brome together. The Alfalfa supplies the 
nitrogen and at the same time increases the yield, and 
70% New Strain Brome 30% Alfalfa 
This percentage of mixture is one that seems to 
give very satisfactory results. We ship the New 
fine grass to use in terrace outlets and grassed waterways because it has a dense spreading root 
Other Valuable Features of Brome 
tt-starts growing early in the spring. It yields more than most any other grass. You can graze 
it=heavily but if you have an excess of growth, just let it stand. If will retain its palatability and 
feéding value and your stock will eat it Jater. This grass is substantially higher in protein than 
Timothy. It outyields Blue Grass and Orchard Grass. Brome is chiefly used for pasture but it also 
rakes good hay. You can combine the seed crop and still have the leaf growth by setting the com- 
pinée-high or by stripping the seed. 
Getting the Best Results 
We strongly recommend sowing Alfalfa with Brome. This grass 
uses a lot of nitrogen. The alfalfa supplies that and therefore the 
yields are much greater when grown together. The Brome reduces 
the danger of bloat on Alfalfa. Such a pasture combination should 
not be pastured too close to the ground otherwise, the alfalfa will 
be injured. Keep a growth of 4 to 5 inches and you will get the 
biggest production. Or, if you can change pastures about, that is 
even a better practice. If you want to cut the Alfalfa-Brome mix- 
ture for hay, cut it when the Alfalfa is in proper condition. The 
second growth will be principally Alfalfa. 
The Brome will eventually take over the field as the Alfalfa dies 
out, providing you let it stand quite a few years. Then if you want 
to keep Brome at top production apply some nitrogen fertilizer. 
That of course will help any grass pasture but is especially good 
for Brome. 
Brome Grass will produce from 200 to 700 pounds of seed per acre 
which can be an extra source of cash income. For seed, cut when 
all green color is out of lower seed branches. You can cut with a 
binder and stack in small shocks. If you combine and the seed is 
not thoroughly dry, be sure to spread the seed on a floor about 5 or 6 
inches deep and turn to prevent heating. The great value of Brome 
is the large amount of beef or mutton that you can produce on it 
when used as a pasture, 
raises the feeding value of the crop. They are well 
adapted to growing together and provide a great drought 
resisting, palatable, perennial crop that can be used for 
Price: 
$13.80 
50 Ibs. 
$27.50 
100 Ibs. 

either hay or pasture. 
We should all pay more attention to 
our pastures because they can help us 
make a lot more money. Dairy cows, 
sheep and beef cattle will all bring 
greater profits when a good pasture is 
available. We know of nothing better 
than Brome and Alfalfa providing of 
course your land is adapted to Alfalfa. 
You can cut grain and food concentrate 
costs when you have such a pasture on 
your farm. 
Strain Brome when you order this combination ag 
that seems to be what most farmers want. Our. 
Corn-Belt alfalfa is used. The seed is not shipped 
mixed as it tends to separate. Furthermore we sug-"' 
gest sowing the Brome by itself because it is a little 
difficult to work through a drill. See information: 
above. You can put in the Brome as suggested, then 
sow Alfalfa broadcast or drill with a light covers: 
ing. pac 
Therefore, if you think you want any special kinds 
of alfalfa, or if you want Canadian or regular De 
mestic Brome, or any other proportion; Just:orgern 
the seed separately. The seed that we supply undéy 
this combination price is one that .has=siven-Gur. 
trade very good satisfaction and we. belteyvé iti 
please you. We do strongly advise that:voussome 
Brome and Alfalfa together, if itts:at:all: possipre: 
You will get much bigger returns: and eave yours 
land in much better condition: ASS cae aa 
Burlington, Wis. 


I have always been very well satisfied with your seeds. 
This year I harvested 30 tons of alfalfa and Brome grass 
off of 7 acres. Your prompt service has been greatly 
“ appreciated. Sineerely, 4 
Merle L. Schrader. 
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Gentlemen: Hamilton, Ohio 
For many years my Father purchased from your Company, 
all of the seed used on his farm. He was so well pleased 
with your service and the price that he recommendd I con- 
tinu buying from you after I took over the operation of 
the farm. I have found that your seed is as good or better 
than advertised in your catalog. Very truly yours, 
Stanley F’. Scheering. 
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