
Triple-Purpose Mixtures 
for Hay, Pasture, Grass Silage 
Some of the finest crop land, once con- 
‘sidered too valuable for pasture only, now 
brings in excellent returns from the high- 
acre, three-way value of these mixtures. 
A good basic formula is 4 pounds of tim- 
othy along with the winter grain, and 4 
pounds each of orchard grass, meadow 
fescue and red clover, along with one 
pound of Ladino in the spring. On poorer, 
wet soil, 3 pounds alsike can be added 
to advantage. On fertile, well-drained 
soil, 5 pounds alfalfa may be added. 
Replenishing Old Stands 
Ladino and suitable grasses do a good 
job of “pasture renovation” where poor, 
thin sods are disced thoroughly and 
re-seeded after adequate liming and fer- 
tilization. Also, Ladino and grasses can 
often be introduced into thin alfalfa stands, 
without plowing, by harrowing and seed- 
ing in spring, or after cutting. 
With Hay Seedings 
One pound of Ladino to the acre along 
with the regular clover and timothy seed- 
ings for hay has been successful in some 
northern areas. After the first year, makes 
hay, and excellent pasture after haying. 
Ladino Poultry Ranges 
Being high in proteins and _ vitamins, 
Ladino makes a fine range. A popular 
mixture in New Jersey is 4 pounds rye 
grass, 8 pounds orchard grass, 4 pounds 
alsike, and 2 pounds Ladino. In New 
York, good results have been obtained 
using 12 pounds Kentucky Blue and 2 
pounds Ladino. Many other poultry for- 
mulas have proven very satisfactory. 
Ladino Hog Pasture 
Hogs make fine gains on Ladino pasture. 
Many users prefer a heavier proportion 

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This photograph shows only HALF the growth from 
one single Ladino seed. Illustrates the truly’ re- 
Markable Vigor (hese tiny Sseeas contain. Notice the 
Creeping siems or) runners a~shows why good 
Sianas cam De Obtamecdoirom only One pound of 
Holiman genuine Ladino seed cveran acre. 
of clover for this purpose than for dairy 
pasture. Brome and timothy are the usual 
grasses in these mixtures. 
PROPER CARE IS IMPORTANT. 
Dairymen have found Ladino demands 
heavy grazing for short periods. Under 
good growing conditions may require 8 
to 12 cows per acre at one time to keep 
the grasses down. Should have frequent 
rest periods to make new growth and build 
food reserves. Late fall grazing may be 
decidedly injurious if at all close. 
No other legume recovers so quickly 
after mowing or grazing. Is good on 
drained land where alfalfa thrives; some- 
times has come through where alfalfa 
could not. Ladino is not at its best on 
light, sandy soil. 
Fertilizer is important. When seeding, 
apply 400 to 500 pounds of 4-12-4 or 
3-12-6. Fertilize each year, September 
preferred, adding 300 to 400 pounds 
0-14-7 or 0-12-12 annually. Manure and 
superphosphate is sometimes used as top- 
dressing; however, manure may tend to 
stimulate the grass in the mixture to the 
extent that it might crowd the Ladino 
unduly. Soil should contain a fair amount 
of lime—pH of 6 or higher for best results. 
