B been a ae -paying proposition for 
any folks. The uneven habit of growth 
of regular pastures . . . heavy growth dur- 
_ ing spring and early summer; slow growth 
and danger of overgrazing during the hot, 
dry summer months; then a pick-up in 
growth again in the fall poses a real prob- 
lem on many farms. A small acreage of 
Sudan coming along just at the time when 
regular pastures are least productive has 
been a life saver to many dairymen . 
does a splendid job toward maintaining a 
high level of milk production during July 
and August. 
“SWEET” SUDAN 
In several tests, when planted alongside 
regular Sudan, cows ate the Sweet Sudan 
first. Is sweet, juicy, palatable to livestock. 
Has definite» disease resistance bred into 
it. Because later than regular Sudan, it 
provides more vegetative growth and re- 
mains green and growing longer. Has 
broader, more palatable leaves. Grows 
heavier and taller stalks. Has been gain- 
ing considerably more popularity in the 
last few years . . . must be doing its job. 







“SUDAN GRASS 
ai .. . QUICK HAY . 
R NG THE HOT, DRY SUMMER PERIOD 
TO KEEP UP 
“REGULAR TYPE” SUDAN 
Valuable for dairy herds in a pinch when 
green pastures are needed quickly. Often 
useful for quick hay, too . . . sometimes 
used for silage. 
Thirty to forty pounds per acre is usu- 
ally sown. Often ready to cut 50 to 70 
days after planting, ready to re-cut in an- 
other 50 days. Straight Sudan hay is al- 
most equal in value to timothy. It is all 
leaf, no stem, growing 5 feet or taller, 
heavy stooler—stands well. 
Some sow winter rye in the fall, pasture 
it until April, then sow Sudan on same 
ground for full-year pasture. Can be 
sown from corn planting time to August. 
Don’t feed after frosts. 
* * * 
Sudan is usually seeded with grain. drill 
set for 2 to 3% pecks on the wheat side. 
200 to 300 pounds of 0-14-7 or 2-12-6 
will help stimulate growth. Do not graze 
until at least 14 inches tall . . . usually 
about 5 weeks or so after seeding. 
Some men mix Sudan and soybeans for 
green feed; a bushel of soys with 12 to 15 
pounds of Sudan. If desired, the Sudan 
seed can be mixed with the fertilizer to 
save one operation. 
VALUABLE CROPS ON SOUTHERN FARMS 
“KOREAN” LESPEDEZA 
Great southern hay and pasture legume. 
Will grow on poor, worn soils, and on land 
too sour to grow clovers. Popular from 
Delaware and Maryland south. Good soil 
enricher. An annual, killed by frost, but 
often reseeds itself. Drought resister. Sow 
20-25 lbs. per acre; be sure to inoculate. 
“SERICEA” LESPEDEZA 
Perennial strain; lasts 
Taller. Resembles alfalfa 
growth, but hay is more woody. Thrives 
on poor soils and in dry seasons. A real 
soil improver. Seed should always be in- 
oculated. 
several seasons. 
in ‘habit of 
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CRIMSON CLOVER 
Valuable winter cover crop; grows on soil 
too poor for red clover, and is not particu- 
larly dependent on lime. Used for hay, 
pasture, and as a green-manure crop. 
Often useful in corn fields and orchards. 
Sown 20 pounds per acre, June to late 
August; matures following June. Be sure 
to inoculate seed. 
COW PEAS 
For pasture or hay, turning under or hog- 
ging down, on poor soil. Dare not be 
planted early. For hay or green feed, sow 
one bushel with 3 pecks golden millet, cut 
when in bloom. Seed should be inocu- 
lated. 
