Farm Seeds 
Letherman’s 



ALFALFA 
One of our most valuable hay and pasture crops. 
If seeded alone use 10 to 15 lbs. per acre. It is 
also used in mixtures at anywhere from 2 to 8 Ibs. 
per acre. It is usually sown in the spring. March 15 
to May 1, or in the summer, July 15 to Sept. 1. 
Always inoculate the seed. 
Northern Grimm. Because of its multiple root system 
Grimm does better on shallow soils and with- 
stands alternate freezing and thawing in winter 
with less damage than Common Alfalfa. 
Montana Grimm—Utah Grimm 
Common Alfalfa. The surest to catch and under 
good conditions produces more hay per acre 
than Grimm. Our seed is from approved Northern 
and Central sections. 
Kansas—Oklahoma Approved 
CLOVERS 
Medium Red Clover. Our seed is of highest purity 
and germination, and northern produced. Sow 
in late winter, early April, or August at the rate 
of 8 to 12 lbs. per acre alone or 5 to 6 lbs. if 
in mixture. 
Mammoth Red Clover. Of somewhat larger growth 
than Medium Red, about 3 weeks later to bloom. 
Alsike Clover. Often does well where Red Clover 
fails. Alsike does well on the wetter, colder, 
and poorly drained soils of more acid reaction. 
Excellent for sowing with Timothy as they mature 
at same time. Seed is smaller than Red and is sown 
at rate of 4 to 6 lbs. per acre alone or in mixture 
of 2 to 3 Ibs. per acre. 
Sweet Clover, White Blossom. Does well on prac- 
tically all types of soil, poor barren spots where 
other clovers will not catch. Makes rather coarse 
hay, but is a great soil builder and early spring 
sowings will make a hay crop that fall. Sweet 
Clover lives 2 years and often reseeds itself. 
Sow in March and April or July and August at 
rate of 10 to 12 lbs. per acre. 
Sweet Clover, Yellow Blossom. Makes smaller and 
finer growth than White Blossom—so preferred 
for hay or pasture. Both excellent bee pasture. 
Ladino White Clover 
Ladino is a giant growing type of White Clover, 
that is very highly recommended for use in pasture 
mixtures. Larger in every way than White Dutch, it 
survives a surprising amount of dry weather and 
lives long in the less closely grazed pastures. Gives 
a remarkable yield. Sow with other clovers or 
grasses at rate of 1% to 3 lbs. per acre. 
Available in Certified Blue Tag or Field Inspected 
White Dutch Clover. Also desirable in pasture mix- 
tures. Low growing with creeping stems, it 
spreads and does well on most soils. 
Birdsfoot Trefoil. This plant fills the need for a deep 
rooted, drought resistant perennial legume that 
stands plenty of grazing. Does well on practically 
all soil, even moist acid soil, though better with 
lime. Spring or early fall seedings are best. If 
broadcast sow 4-5 lbs. per acre or in mixtures 
1% to 3 Ibs. 
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GRASSES and FORAGE 
Kentucky Blue Grass, Heavy Recleaned Seed. The 
most valuable grass for permanent Ohio pastures. 
Given fertile soil and lime, Blue Grass will last 
indefinitely. May be sown anytime in spring or 
summer, but best results are obtained from April, 
or August and September sowings. When sown 
alone use 20 to 30 Ibs. per acre. 
Timothy. We make a specialty of Ohio grown seed 
showing purity of 99.5% or better. Sow in 
April, May, or Sept. to October alone at rate 
10 to 12 Ibs. per acre. Also sown in mixtures 
with Red or Alsike Clovers. 
Rye Grass, Domestic. Used in many pasture mix- 
tures because it germinates and grows quickly 
making pasture before the slower grasses become 
established. Also sown alone as a cover crop. 
Really is a better cover crop than Rye, making 
finer leaf growth and heavy root growth—and 
more palatable pasture. Has ability to start even 
under most unfavorable conditions. Sow in spring 
or summer or fall. When sown alone use 20 to 
30 Ibs. per acre. 
Lincoln Brome Grass. The use of Brome is steadily 
increasing in our section and we regard Lincoln 
as the most satisfactory strain. It is a very valuable 
cold resistant and dry weather resistant grass, and 
does well on a wide variety of soils. It is often 
used with Alfalfa at a rate of 10 Ibs. Alfalfa, 
10 Ibs. Brome per acre. Also used with Ladino 
for pasture. 
Orchard Grass. Orchard is regaining popularity. It 
can be grown on most any soil if not very wet 
and it does better on light sandy soils that lack 
fertility than other grasses. 
Reed's Canary Grass. A very valuable grass for wet, 
almost swampy soils, where nothing else does 
well. Useful for drier soils also. It makes a tough, 
permanent sod for pasture. Can be seeded with 
a grain crop in spring or alone in August to early 
September. Sown alone 8 to 10 Ibs. per acre. 
In mixture 2 to 4 Ibs. 
Sweet Sudan Grass. Produces an immense crop of 
hay and if sown early, as soon as the soil is 
warmed up, can often but cut twice. Grows 
rapidly to height of 4 to 5 ft. and after first cut- 
ting it stolls out for pasture. It is killed in the fall 
by the first hard frost. If sown in drills use 10 to 
15 los. per acre, if broadcast you will need 25 
to 30 lbs. Sweet Sudan makes better and more 
feed than ordinary strain. 
Winter or Hairy Vetch. Makes valuable hay, or 
green manure for plowing under. May be sown 
in corn at last cultivation or any time from July 
to September. Frequently sown with rye using 
15 to 20 Ibs. of Vetch with 1 bushel of Rye. 
Dwarf Essex Rape. Excellent quick growing pasture 
for hogs or sheep. Usually ready to pasture 8 to 
10 weeks from sowing. Excellent for late fall 
pasture, withstanding cold. Sow from April to 
July at rate of 5 to 8 Ibs. per acre. 
Letherman’s Pasture Mixture No. 1 
We have made up this mixture for permanent 
pastures for the average good soils in this section 
of the State. It is made up of heavy recleaned grasses 
and clovers in proportions recommended by the 
State Experiment Station. Contains Ladino Clover. 
