



is sometimes used. Mesquite should be 
sown with a mixture of other grasses, as 
stock does not take to it eacity when 
grown alone. 
Meadow Foxtail — Moistland Grass 
(Alopecurus Pratensis). 12 to 14 pounds 
per acre. 
This is a long-lived Perennial, adapted to 
a cool climate. However, it is not sensi- 
tive to heat or cold, as it will grow suc- 
cessfully where summer temperatures oc- 
casionally reach 100 degrees F. and 
where winter temperatures may drop 
below zero. Meadow Foxtail is espe- 
cially suited to swampy or overflow 
lands and will stand long periods of over- 
flow, especially during the dormant 
period. It is primarily a pasture plant and 
is one of the first grasses to start growth 
in the spring. Grows erect, usually 
about 3 feet high. The heads are very 
much like that of timothy and many times 
is mistaken for timothy. The leaves are 
dark green, smooth, medium broad and 
numerous. Both fall and spring seedings 
are successful in the Pacific Northwest. 
Orchard Grass (Dactylis Glomerata). 25 
pounds per acre. A long-lived Perennial 
forming dense circular tufts, a typical 
bunch grass producing no stolons and 
hence never forms a complete soid. The 
stems are 2 to 3 feet high and are 
crowned and surrounded at the base by 
numerous shoots. The leaves are long, 
broad and flat, rather soft in texture. 
Grows in practically all types of soil, 
being best adapted to clays or clay loams. 
Succeeds well in shady places and also 
does quite well where rainfall is rather 
scanty, starts growth early in the spring. 
Pasture Mixtures. 35 pounds per acre. 
Owing to the fact that so many types of 
Pasture Mixtures are used, we realize 
that it would be impossible for us to 
prepare in advance mixtures that would 
conform with the requirements of each 
formula recommended. 
Therefore we have confined our efforts 
to one Pasture Mixture only, namely, 
P. S. Co.’s ALL PURPOSE. In this mix- 
ture we use only the very best grades of 
seed carrying a high percentage of Purity 
and Germination and only those seeds 
that are adapted to the general soil and 
climatic conditions throughout the Pacific 
Northwest and for this reason we feel 
that this mixture will meet with the 
average general requirements. 
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Reed Canary Grass (Phalaris Arundi- 
nacea). 8 pounds per acre. A long- 
lived rather coarse Perennial grass. The 
plants are resistant to cold both as 
seedlings and mature plants. The rapidly 
spreading short underground stems soon 
form a dense sod; growth starts early in 
the spring and continues until late fall. The 
plants grow from 4 to 6 feet in height. 
The stems are stout smooth and seldom 
lodge. The leaves are broad and nearly 
1 foot long. 
Reed Canary is especially adapted to 
swampy or overflow lands of sandy, 
mucky or peaty nature, makes an excellent 
pasture plant and may also be used for 
hay. 
Oregon Rye Grass—Also known as: 
Domestic Rye Grass, Common Rye Grass, | 
Western Rye Grass, Pacific Rye Grass. 
These names are used to designate Com- 
mon Rye Grass grown in the United 
States. 
Common Rye Grass grows from 2 to 3 
feet tall; is leafy and tender and when 
used as pasturage, is very palatable to all 
classes of livestock, It gives very good 
fall, winter and spring grazing, when 
seeded alone. 
The cultural practices, rates and methods 
of seeding, climatic and soil require- 
ments are the same as for other grasses. 
Perennial Rye Grass—Also known as 
English Rye Grass (Lolium Perenne). 25 
pounds per acre. This particular type of 
rye grass is used for permanent pasture 
seedings. It starts quickly and furnishes 
early grazing, while other long-lived 
grasses are becoming established. Grows 
from 2 to 3 feet tall. Adapted to the 
same soil and climatic conditions, cul- 
tural practices and methods of seeding, 
as other Rye Grasses. 
Italian Rye Grass (Lolium Multiflorum 
Lam). 25 pounds per acre. A hardy 
short-lived grass, usually an annual. When 
seeded in spring, late summer or early 
fall, it makes rapid growth, furnishing 
grazing in remarkably short time. It is 
tender, very palatable to livestock and 
has excellent carrying capacity. The 
plants grow from 2 to 4 feet in height. 
Since Italian Rye Grass is a heavy seeder, 
if not kept closely grazed or mowed, 
many new plants appear from volunteer 
seeding. Adapted to the same soil and 
climatic conditions as other rye grasses. 
