

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 y 
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 
on the 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 
good results in Kentucky. Iowa, Nebraska, Indiana, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Michigan are great 
Brome states, and a lot is grown in Canada. We consider it adapted throughout the eastern U. 8. 
and in farther western states. * 
As to soils, it prefers loam land although it has given good results on sandy soils if not too low 
in 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 
through quite a heavy deposit of silt if the Brome is well started at that time. You will find it a 
fine grass to use in terrace outlets and grassed waterways because it has a dense spreading root 
system. 
: Other Valuable Features of Brome 
It starts growing early in the spring. It yields more than most any other grass. You can graze 
it heavily 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 
Timothy. It outyields Blue Grass and Orchard Grass. Brome is chiefly used for pasture but it also 
makes good hay. You can combine the seed crop and still have the leaf growth by setting the com- 
bine high or by stripping the seed. 
How to Get Started 
with Brome 
The seed is light and coarse. It is difficult to feed through a drill 
unless it has good agitators in it. A good plan is to sow it with 
about 1% bu. of oats or with some cracked corn to keep the seed 
flowing through the spouts. Your seed bed should be fine and firm. 
Discing is often preferable to plowing. 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 
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. 
after seeding. Use 20 lbs. per acre if you sow it alone. When mixed 
with alfalfa there is quite a difference of opinion. 
bination we list below is good. 
seed in proportion to meet your own ideas, 
Seedings can be made either spring or fall. 
seeding of oats but avoid a heavy crop. 
up to about mid-September under most conditions. 
are favorable. 
crop until the second year. 


As explained above, Brome Grass likes lots of Nitrogen. 
The cheapest and best way to provide that is to sow 
Alfalfa and Brome together. The Alfalfa supplies the 
nitrogen and at the same time increases the yield, and 
raises the feeding value of the crop. They are well 
adapted to growing together and provide a great drought 
resisting, palatable, perennial crop that can be used for 
either hay or pasture. 
We should all pay more attention to 
ITEM our pastures because they can help us 
make a lot more money. Dairy cows, 
No. 135 sheep and beef cattle will all bring 
oniour greater profits when a good pasture is 
available. We know of nothing better 
than Brome and Alfalfa providing of 
course your land is adapted to Alfalfa. 
You can cut grain and food concentrate 
costs when you have such a pasture on 
your farm. 
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; Brome and Alfalfa Make Big Yields 
Dear Sir: 
-off of 7 acres. 
* appreciated. Sincerely, 
16 
The 40-60 com- 
Some use more, some less. 
we have this combination, you can buy any alfalfa you like and 
You can use a light 
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 
The seed will 
germinate quite rapidly if properly sown and moisture conditions 
However the plants grow slowly so do not expect a 
Be sure to write us if you have mislaid our Pink Price List 
! Burlington, Wis. 
+I have always been very well satisfied with your seeds. 
’ This year I harvested 30 tons of alfalfa and Brome grass 
Your prompt service has been greatly 
Merle L. Schrader. 
The Brome will eventually take over the field as the Alfalfa dies: 
out, providing you let it stand quite a few 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 2 
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, 
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60% Canadian Brome—40% Alfalfa 
We like Canadian Brome with Alfalfa because it; 
does not crowd out the Alfalfa so quickly. The two 
last longer in combination. The soil fertility is 
kept higher. The overall results, in our opinion, 
are superior when using the Northern Brome. We 
strongly advise sowing Alfalfa with Brome. Other- 
wise you should plan to fertilize to keep up yields. 
We ship the Brome and Alfalfa separately as it 
does not stay mixed in proper proportions in} 
transit. Furthermore, it generally works better to; 
sow them separately as the Brome does not works 
through a drill too easily. We use the Fancy Corn} 
Belt Alfalfa in this combination. The percentage 
of Brome and Alfalfa is good if you wish Brome to} 
predominate. You may like it in a different pro 
portion. You may prefer the Southern Brome as} 
offered on next page or some other Alfalfa. We 
shall be glad to supply you with anything you 
want. You'll save money on any combination. 
Gentlemen: Ha ; 
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 | 
the farm. I have found that your seed is as good or better — 
than advertised in your catalog. Very truly yours, ‘ 
Stanley F. Scheering. 








