Ladino may get ahead of it. Meadow 
Fescue has been used successfully on 
moist, fertile soils. 8 pounds Reed Canary 
is sometimes put where too wet for other 
grasses. 4 to 5 pounds Timothy is some- 
times included but does not stand grazing 
well—makes little growth in dry weather. 
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, 8 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 fertilization. 
Also, Ladino and grasses can often be in- 
troduced into thin alfalfa stands, without 
plowing, by harrowing and seeding 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, La- 
dino makes a fine range. A popular mix- 
ture 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 La- 
dino. Many other poultry formulas apply. 
Ladino Hog Pasture 
Hogs make fine gains on Ladino pasture. 
Many users prefer a heavier proportion of 
clover for this purpose than for dairy pas- 
ture. Brome and Timothy are the usual 
grasses in these mixtures. 

Good Care Very 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 800 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 un- 
duly. Soil should contain a fair amount of 
lime—pH of 6 or higher for best results. 
it’s the (20/0 that Counto 
.»,, sow HOFFMAN seeds 
Ladino in Orchards 
Ladino is coming into use as an orchard cover 
crop. One advantage is that it has a shallow 
root system .. . does not compete too much 
with the trees for moisture during dry weather. 
