


Knox is Headquarters for 
LADINO CLOVER AND PASTURE GRASSES 

Thousands of Acres of Ladino Have Been Planted 
With Knox’s Seeds 
Advantages of Ladino Clover 
Ladino Clover is an ideal dairy pasture crop just as alfalfa 
is an ideal dairy hay crop. It will grow very satisfactorily on 
land that is not good for alfalfa. By that I mean it is an ideal 
crop to raise on shallow soil, on soil where there is a high 
water level or where alkali is present. 
It continues to flourish even when pastured at the rate of 
four cows per acre during the growing season. 
The Plant 
The Ladino Clover plant is very similar in appearance to 
ordinary White Dutch clover, but it grows more rapidly and 
becomes much larger. Its roots are comparatively shallow. 
They branch at the crown, just above the ground, and send 
out runners in all directions for 3 or 4 feet. These runners 
branch and-take root, every few inches, at the nodes. 
The stems, which lie close to the ground, are held by the 
many roots and will not be pulled off or eaten by stock while 
pasturing. The ends of the stems, which grow as high as 2 
feet, are not injured by pasturing or cutting. 
When to Plant Ladino 
Seemingly the best months for seeding Ladino are August, 
September, October, November, February, March, April and 
May. Land should be prepared the same as for alfalfa seed. 
Deep plowing is not necessary. If the land has been in beans 
or any other cultivated crop, it may be simply disced and 
harrowed, so that a shallow seed bed will be made. You need 
sow only 4 to 6 pounds of seed to the acre. This makes 
Ladino a very economical crop to plant. 
Irrigating Ladino 
Although Ladino is nota particularly dry or “thirsty” plant, 
but is rather a hardy “rustler’’ capable of standing the hardest 
pasturage, it is necessary to keep the soil moist in order to 
get a satisfactory stand. This is especially true in soil con- 
taining alkali, which must be kept well watered. 
Lb. $2.50. Write for quantity prices. 
Suggested Grass Mixture With Ladino 
A number of dairymen have reported very good results from 
planting Ladino with other grass seeds. Such a mixture re- 
duces the possibility of bloating. They have found the follow- 
ing mixture very satisfactory: Ladino Clover, 3 lbs.; Perennial 
or Domestic Rye, 6 lbs.; Orchard Grass, 1 lb.; Meadow Fescue, 
2Ibs. . é 
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 as a 
sod-former in seepage areas where it will furnish late feed. 
Its normal maturity dates are similar to those of timothy. 
Per Ib. 55ce. 
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 Ib. 30c. 
Hubam Clover (Melilotus Alba, annual). Annual sweet blos- 
som clover similar to White Blossom Sweet Clover. Per Ib. 55c. 
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. 35c. 
Yellow Blossom Sweet Clover (Melilotus Officinalis). Similar 
to White Blossom Sweet Clover, but growing shorter and 
leafier, and having yellow blossoms. Per lb. 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. 90c. 
Crested Wheat Grass (Agropyrum cristatum). Perennial grass 
with characteristics similar to Brome Grass. Will withstand 
cold and drought. Per Ib. 95e. 
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. $1.15. 
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 fail 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. 
$1.15. 
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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