Lush PASTURES For (Cattle Raising “Yeor. “Round” 
HOW TO GROW PASTURES 
Fertilization: Pastures can produce only in proportion to quality of the soil. 
Test your own soil with our Soil Test Kits. Deficiencies of lime, phosphorus, 
potash and nitrogen should be supplied with manures or commercial ferti- 
lizers and/or inoculated legumes. Phosphorus is especially important be- 
cause, both the plants and the animals that eat the plants, require phos- 
phorus. 
Seeding or Reseeding: A firm seed bed is essential for a good stand from 
grass, and clover seeds, and the covering should be very shallow. Roll the 
seeds in or use a bush drag or a spike-tooth harrow set for shallow work. 
Plant Seed Mixtures for continuous grazing. 
Before turning in stock give pasture plants time to get 
a good start. Avoid excessive trampling in wet weather. 
rotate to permit regrowth after heavy pasturing. 
Control weeds by discing, harrowing or mowing 
go to seed and by spot treatment with 2-4D Weed ‘Killer. 
spread 
growth and keep the soil more uniformly fertile. 
Sod Bound Pastures: Pastures sometimes become sod-bound, 
by stunted growth and early seeding. The remedy : 
Judicious Grazing: 
Weed Control: 
Harrowing: Harrow occasionally to 
fertilize. Reseed thin turf. 
To Sum-Up: Select pasture locations easily accessible to barns and water 
. Fence and cross fence for rotation 
supply . 
seeding ... Prepare your seed bed . 
plants take root 
as a valuable crop. 
ALTA FESCUE 
A perennial grass, deep-rooted, tufted, 
long lived with dark green, broad, 
coarse leaves. Adapted to a wide range 
of soil and moisture conditions but 
best on fertile, rather heavy, moist 
soil. Kentucky 31 Fescue is a selection 
out of Alta Fescue, which is so nearly 
idential that we list only the Alta 
Fescue. Plant September to December, 
15-20 lbs. per acre. 
BERMUDA GRASS 
Bermuda, a low growing palatable per- 
ennial, is especially well adapted to 
drouth resistant needs of Southwest. 
It should form the basis of all per- 
manent pastures in the cotton growing 
South. Thrives everywhere except un- 
der shaded conditions or on water-log- 
ged or very light, poor, sandy soils. 
Cane well in combination with other 
pasture plants. The strong root sys- 
tem helps prevent washing. Plant from 
February to November: 10 to 15 Ibs. 
per acre of unhulled seeds; 5 to 10 lbs. 
hulled seeds. For quick germination, 
plant hulled seeds. 
BLUESTEM 
A Perennial, Native Bunch Grass 
Big Bluestem 
Fine for spring, summer and early fall 
pastures. The deep root system pre- 
vents soil erosion and adds organic 
matter to the soil. Plants spread by 
short rootstocks to form dense, leafy 
growth 1 to 2 feet high. Plant Feb- 
ruary to April, 15 to 20 lbs. per acre. 
Little Bluestem 
Well adapted to topsoils that are fer- 
tile but low in lime. Has deep and 
wide spreading root system which holds 
the soil and adds organic matter. By 
June plants have formed heavy bunch 
growth of bluish-green, narrow leaves. 
Fine for early spring and fall grazing. 
Plant February to April, 12 to 20 Ibs. 
per acre. 
.. Use fertilizer to increase production 
. Plant with GOOD seeds suitable to your soil 
. Keep weeds down by mowing or spot treatment 
Reseed often enough to keep pastures producing . 
Cross-fence and 
x before weeds 
droppings, 
prevent patchy 
ated 
then 
as indice 
disc or spike-roll, 
. Drain or terrace before 
Graze lightly until 
. Treat your pastures 
King Ranch Yellow Bluestem 
Outstanding for reclaiming old fields 
and eroded lands. Deep rooted, drouth- 
resistant, mid-grass. Semi-rooted, half 
erect, erosion resisting tufts. Tends to 
spread eliminating competition. Very 
palatable and highly nutritious. Stands 
up well under grazing and produces 
high quality hay. Plant January to 
March, September to October, 5 to 6 
Ibs. per acre. 
BUFFALO GRASS 
A perennial which, because of its de- 
sirable turf and spreading runners, is 
in great demand for revegetation pur- 
poses. Especially adapted to heavy soils 
and splendid for grazing purposes, in 
the plains regions of Texas and Okla- 
homa. The treated seeds we are offer- 
ing are of good germination and well 
adapted for use in this territory. Ex- 
cellent for combination with other pas- 
ture grasses. Plant from February to 
June, from 5 to 8 lbs. to the acre. 
CARPET GRASS 
A low growing, broad-leaf perennial, 
creeping and taking root at every joint. 
It is better adapted to wet, sour soils 
and cut-over pine lands than is Ber- 
muda. It prefers sandy or loamy soils 
where moisture remains near the sur- 
face. Makes a splendid permanent pas- 
ture and will withstand close grazing 
without injury. It is not a pest, plow- 
ing will kill it. Plant September and 
October; also February to May, 10 to 
15 pounds per acre 
DALLIS GRASS 
Dallis Grass, a perennial, broad leaf, 
bunch grass, prefers heavy soils, with 
lots of moisture, but will grow wher- 
ever there is sufficient fertility to sus- 
tain grass. Difficult to establish, be- 
cause seeds germinate slowly and 
young plants are tender. Once estab- 
lished, it provides unsurpassed graz- 
ing, more nearly year-round than any 
other grass. Stock prefer it; it stops 
washed places quickly. Not a pest, Dal- 

lis permits other grasses and clovers to 
live, but helps to choke out weeds. 
Plant any time, except in the drouthy 
summer, but preferably in spring when 
danger of frost is past. 5 to 10 Ibs. 
seed to acre. 
SIDEOATS GRAMA 
Has the longest grazing period of any 
range bunch grass. Low in moisture, 
but nutritious and fattening, green or 
dry. Thrives best on_ limestone, 
sandstone and shale soils. Drouth-re- 
sistant, easy to establish and control. 
Plants erect to spreading and form 
dense turf 1% to 3 feet tall. Plant Feb- 
ruary to May; July, 15 to 20 lbs. per 
acre. 
RYE GRASS 
An annual bunch grass satisfactory on 
soil with fertility to sustain grass. 
Provides unsurpassed winter and 
spring grazing. If not grazed too close- 
ly at seeding time, it will reseed itself. 
This grass will solve your winter pas- 
ture problem. Another use of Rye 
Grass is as a nurse crop for clovers on 
land being started to permanent pas- 
tures. Seeds should be broadcast on a 
firm seed bed and harrowed in lightly. 
Use 28 to 30 pounds of seed to the 
acre, if sown alone; 10 to 15 pounds 
when sown with other seeds. 
JOHNSON GRASS 
It is hard to eradicate in the South. 
Continues to grow year after year 
from the roots except in climates with 
zero temperatures. Makes very fine 
hay, withstands drouth. Very prolific. 
KENTUCKY BLUE GRASS 
A long lifed perennial. Succeeds best on 
limestone land, but does well on stiff 
clay and medium soils. Needs consider- 
able moisture. We do not recommend 
planting alone in Texas, since it does 
not stand extreme heat well. Good re- 
sults are obtained when planted in 
shady places both in pastures and 
lawns. Plant 35 pounds to the acre, in 
the fall of the year. 
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