
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 
@nthe 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 
“mood. results in Kentucky. Iowa, Nebraska, Indiana, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Michigan are great 
Bronie states, and a lot is grown in Canada. We consider it adapted throughout the eastern U. 8. 
and: in farther western states. 
ASto soils, it prefers loam land although it has given good results on sandy soils if not too low 
ii fertility. 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 overflow that only stays on a few days. It will also stand a lot of silting and come up 
tiroeh quite a heavy deposit of silt if the Brome is well started at that time. You will find ita 
fine: @rass to use in terrace outlets and grassed waterways because it has a dense spreading root 
System. 

How: to Get Started 
with Brome 
The seed is lightianad:coatseTtis aimicult to feed through a drill 
unless it has ‘good avitators:in ite “AY good::plan is to sow it with 
about 1% bu. of oats ‘or-3qwith*some cracked’ corn to keep the seed 
flowing through the spouts.;:Your seed; bed. should be fine and firm. 
Discing is often preferable to plawing.:-Then harrow and if possible 
roll with a cultipacker. Then“drill- in seed but be careful not to 
cover over % 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 380-70 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, 
Other Valuable Features of Brome 
Tt starts growing early in the spring. It yields more than most any other grass. You can graze 
ttihtavily but if you have an excess of growth, just let it stand. If will retain its palatability and 
feeding: value and your stock will eat it Jater. This grass is substantially higher in protein than 
M@imothy. It outyields Blue Grass and Orchard Grass. Brome is chiefly used for pasture but it also 
wmHkes.good hay. You can combine the seed crop and still have the leaf growth by setting the com- 
Pinehigh 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 afew 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. 
Be sure to write us if you have mislaid our Pink Price List 
As explained above, Brome Grass likes lots of Nitrogen. 
The cheapest and best way to provide that is to sow 
70% New Strain Brome—30% Alfalfa 
Alfalfa and Brome together. The Alfalfa supplies the New Strain Brome (Fisher, Lincoln or Achenbach) 
nitrogen and at the same time increases the yield, and is very scarce this year. We are trying to make 
raises the feeding value of the crop. They are well this limited supply go as far as possible. On the 
adapted to growing together and provide a great drought 
resisting, palatable, perennial crop that can be used for New Strain. Therefore, if you want only New Strains 
next page you will find it in a mixture with Moun- 
tain Brome. This is the only place we offer straight 
either hay or pasture. 
greater profits when a good pasture is 
on our Set S 4 Brome and Alfalfa is good if you wish Brome to“predaminites 
; é available. We know of nothing better You may like it in a different proportion. Youbsnrayspreter 
Price List than Brome and Alfalfa providing of the Northern or Mixed Brome as offered...On/“nexE. pager pr 
course your land is adapted to Alfalfa. some other Alfalfa. We shall be glad to stpply son awh 
You can cut grain and foo thing you want. You'll save money on -any, eohibitiouscs tet 
te and d. concentrate us emphasize again that if you want sttfaicht-New-S train 
‘i ; Brome you must order it in campbination = whe some eariety 
your farm. of Alfalfa seed, 
costs when you have such a pasture on 


Brome and Alfalfa Make Big Yields 
Dear Sir: Burlington, Wis. 
I_ have always been very well satisfied with your seeds. 
} This tae I harvested 30 tons of alfalfa and Brome grass 
'off of 7 acres. Your prompt service has been greatly 
appreciated. Sincerely, 
Merle L. Schrader, 
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Brome, order this seeding. 
We should all pay more attention to We ship the-Brome and Alfalfa separately as it doe’ -316t 
ITEM our pastures because they can help us stay mixed in proper proportions in transit. Furthermore, dita 
make a lot more money. Dairy cows, generally works better to sow them separately as the,.Bronve 
$ : a does not work through a drill too easily. We use..the.-Paney: 
No. 135 sheep, and beet” cattle will, allt bring Corn Belt Alfalfa in this combination. The percentage nk 

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 recommended I con- 
tinue buying from you after I took over the operation of | 3 
the farm. I have found that your seed is as good or better 
than advertised in your catalog. Very truly yours, . pe 
Stanley F. Scheering. 
