BROME GRASS—" LINCOLN” TYPE 
Rapidly gaining in popularity. A vigorous, 
deep-rooted grass; grows about as tall as 
timothy, but is more leafy, has a distinc- 
tive, russet brown, spreading head. Hardy 
and long lived, but much slower than tim- 
othy to become established . . . seldom 
becomes conspicuous or productive until 
the second year. Spreads by underground 
rootstocks or roots; grows on a wide va- 
riety of soils, but needs abundant nitrogen, 
best obtained by growing with legumes. 
Yields on poor acid soils are poor. 
Is one of the most palatable grasses. 
Makes a fine mixture with alfalfa, valuable 
for either hay or pasture, or both. The 
first crop is sometimes cut for hay, and 
the second growth pastured. Usual seed- 
ing rate is about 10 pounds alfalfa and 8 
to 10 pounds brome. Red clover and tim- 
othy are sometimes added for heavier 
first-year growth. 
Has also been fine with Ladino for pas- 
ture; around 10 pounds of brome with 1 
pound Ladino. Will not tolerate heavy, 
close grazing, but furnishes excellent sum- 
mer pasture if grazing is controlled. 
One precaution: use only adapted seed, 
this “Lincoln” type. The more northern- 
grown seed, sometimes sold at lower 
prices, doesn’t do well here. 
HOW TO SOW: Don’t mix brome with 
other grass seeds. Must be sown sepa- 
rately; its large size will choke seeder, pre- 
vent uniform seeding. Most men mix their 
brome with the fertilizer and sow through 
the fertilizer compartment of the grain 
drill. Some mix the brome with wheat, 
barley, or oats and sow through the grain 
compartment; must be stirred frequently 
to keep the seeds well mixed. On many 
small areas the seed has been broadcast 
by hand. Shallow sowing is important; 
not over #% inch depth, % inch is better. 
Cultipacking after sowing firms soil; gives 
seed a better start. 
BIRDSFOOT TREFOIL 
This deep-rooted, drought-resistant peren- 
nial legume has done well in New York 
State under a wide variety of soil condi- 
tions. Popular with pasture grasses; has 
been used for hay on the poorer soils. 
Usually seeded in the spring; starts very 
slowly. Inoculate. 
WHITE DUTCH CLOVER 
A low grower, spreading, long lasting. Its 
merits are known by all. Is palatable and 
nutritious, high in protein. Withstands 
trampling and close grazing. Useful in 
both pastures and lawns. 
WILD WHITE CLOVER 
Originated in England. Compared to 
White Dutch, it has smaller leaves, stems, 
and flower heads. Withstands very close 
pasturing. Hardy, long lasting. 

