GRASSES 
Kentucky Blue Grass 
Will outlive any other grasses for pasture or lawn, but 
should not be cut or pastured too closely in extremely 
hot, dry weather. The seed is very slow in germinating, 
therefore, it is advisable to plant with other varieties of 
quicker growing habits. Makes a sweet and nutritious 
pasture for all stock. See Special list for prices, 
Rye Grass 
Is a very quick growing grass and for that reason makes 
an excellent pasture. It thrives on rich, moist land, 
where from three to four cuttings may be made in a 
season. Grows very quickly and will stand close pas- 
turage. See Special Field Seed price list for prices. 
Red Top . 
As a hay crop, Red Top is next to Timothy in importance. 
It will do the best on rather moist soil, but will thrive 
on most any soil. It is a good variety to sow with Tim- 
othy or Clover for meadow or pasture, and is more per- 
manent than either of the other two. Prices quoted on 
Special Yellow price list. 
Crested Wheat Grass 
Recommended highly by farm authorities_as being one 
of the most drought-resistant grasses. Grows fast in 
cool weather, but is more or less dormant in extreme 
hot weather, When used for pasture, no amount of abuse 
seems to stop its growth, For hay and pasture, com- 
pares favorably with Bromus Inermis. Sow at rate of 
12 lbs. to the acre. See Yellow list for prices. 
Meadow Fescue 
Especially suited for pasture and is also fine for hay. 
Succeeds even in poor soil and will endure severe freez- 
ing. The hay is very nutritious and cattle thrive on it. 
Prices quoted on Special Field Seed price list. 
Orchard Grass 
Is an early fibrous rooted perennial. Its rapid growth 
makes it very desirable for pasture. Withstands droughts 
better than most grasses. Will thrive in the shade such 
as in orchards and lanes. When closely cropped, it grows 
up quickly again. See Special list for prices, 
Bromus Inermis (Brome Grass) 
Brome’s four Main points of value are its ability to con- 
trol soil erosion, add humus to the soil, loosen the sub- 
soil and serve as a good hay and pasture crop. Brome 
Grass is a long lived perennial which will grow well on 
any fertile soil. While ordinarily not grown for hay 
purposes it does compare favorably with Timothy in the 
yield and quality of hay. As a pasture grass either alone 
or in combination, it is palatable to all classes of live- 
stock, is extremely hardy and drought resistant. It is 
one of the most productive of perennial] grasses, starting 
early in the spring and continuing succulent until late in 
the fall. It remains green and palatable through mid- 
summer when most other pasture grasses are in a rest 
or dormant period. It does better when the growth is al- 
lowed to become rank, and the rank growth continues 
palatable even to fairly advanced stages of maturity. 
When Bromus is seeded alone the use of 20 pounds of 
seed per acre is recommended and the seeding should be 
shallow—never over 4 to % inch except possibly in 
sandy soil. For prices see Yellow List. 
Timothy 
The principal thing to look at when about to sow Tim- 
othy, is the quality of the seed. Our reliable seed is 
of superior quality. Ten lbs. of good Timothy seed is 
sufficient for one acre, making an inexpensive crop to 
seed. Prices given on Special Field Seed price list. 
Timothy and Alsike Mixed 
For those who prefer to sow Alsike Clover and Timothy 
together, we have a mixture that has the right propor- 
tions for growing a splendid hay crop. See Special Field 
Seed list for prices, 
SUDAN GRASS 
This popular hay and pasture crop is a native of tropical 
Africa and therefore it is necessary for the soil to warm 
up in the spring before planting the seed. It may be 
sown as late as July or August but its season will then 
be quite short. It is usually big enough to pasture when 
five or Six weeks old, or sooner if it gets 12 to 14 inches” 
tall. It grows remarkably well during the hot dry 
weather of July and August. As a hay crop Sudan 
should be cut from the time the heads begin to appear 
until the seeds are in the soft, dough stage. The best 
hay is from the early cutting. Sudan grass is an annual, 
lacking underground root stalks, Two cuttings can be 
obtained under favorable conditions, and may yield from 
2 to 5 tons of cured hay per acre. If for hay, sow about 
25 to 80 pounds to the acre broadcast. If wanted for 
silage, sow about 10 pounds to the acre in rows and culti- 
vate the same as corn, or it may be sown with fodder 
corn if preferred. Sudan, if cultivated, will grow to a 
height of 8 or 10 feet. See special field seed price list 
for latest quotations. 
REED CANARY GRASS 
An excellent, hardy, perennial grass especially adapted 
to low lands where other grasses will not do well. It 
thrives in locations where the water table is practically 
at the surface of the soil all the time and above the sur- 
face part of the time. No other forage crop, the seed 
of which is available in quantity, will thrive so well on 
highly productive lands that are too wet for most other 
crops. Will produce two crops a year after the first 
year. The hay is as good as Timothy and is relished by 
horses and cattle. Sow 4 to 6 pounds to the acre broad- 
cast or 2 or 3 pounds with drill. See Yellow list for prices. 
MILLET 
Millet is grown almost exclusively in these northern 
states for hay only, and we find that southern grown 
millet seed will produce a much heavier crop of finer 
hay than that grown from northern seed. We therefore 
offer only true southern grown seed in our millets. Sow 
at the rate of 25 to 30 lbs. to the acre for hay; for seed, 
about 15 pounds, . 
Early Fortune 
One of the proso millets that matures in 50 to 60 days 
after sowing. Seeds reddish brown, head compact. Sow 
25 pounds to the acre. See Special list for prices. 
German Millet ° 
The most popular of all millets. Should be cut 
bloom, When it is most tender and sweet. Sow 
35 pounds to the acre. See Special list for prices. 
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Hungarian Millet 
Is favored by some on account of its rapid growth, ma- 
turing about a week or ten days earlier than German 
Millet. Makes excellent hay. Prices listed on Field Seed 
price list. 
Japanese Millet 
It grows from five to nine feet in height, and produces 
enormous crops of fine hay. If sown broadcast, sow 
fifteen to twenty pounds to the acre; in drills at the rate 
of ten pounds per acre. It does best on low, moist 
ground. Refer to Yellow list for prices. 
Siberian Millet 
Earlier than either German or Hungarian, Very valu- 
the North. Is extremely 
Excellent for hay and 
able for 
resistant. 
hardy and drought 
is not subject to rust. 
For prices see Special price list. 

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