GRAINS, GRASSES AND FARM SEEDS 4] 

Hay and Pasture Grass Seeds 
Current prices on application 
Mixtures for Hay and Permanent Pasture. For- 
mulas vary according to local conditions. We will 
prepare special mixtures according to your require- 
ments on short notice. The combination of legumes 
and grasses is essential for soil improvement, good 
growth and palatable nutritious pasture. Good pas- 
ture is of vital importance in farm economy. 
Perennial Rye Grass. A quick growing, short- 
lived perennial which does not stand hot dry weather 
or severe winter climates. Its chief use is in pasture 
mixtures because it grows quickly, furnishing pas- 
ture while the slower growing grasses become 
established. Also used as a nurse crop in lawn 
mixtures. 
Domestic Rye Grass. A quick-germinating, vig- 
orous grass, similar to the English, except not so 
hardy and therefore preferred as a nurse crop with 
fine, slow-growing, but permanent grasses. It is 
desired to have the nurse crop cease to exist after 
it has served its purpose. Used as a green manure 
or cover crop; 25 to 40 lbs. per acre. 
Red Top, Fancy Cleaned. Heavy recleaned seed. 
Important both agriculturally and for making quick 
turf. Excellent nurse crop with Kentucky Blue or 
other grasses, but too coarse after first year to be 
sown alone on fine lawns. Germinates quickly. Red 
Top will tolerate wet or acid soil and is drought 
resistant. 
Astoria Bent. (Agrostis Tenuis). Also known 
as Rhode Island Bent. Now available in a very 
pure state (98% or better). Considered the finest 
and most reliable type of Bent for fine lawns in the 
Northeastern States. ‘Astoria Bent spreads by 
underground rootstocks, making a fine dense turf, 
and is almost immune to fungus diseases. 
Fancy Kentucky Blue. (Poa Pratensis). Valu- 
able for lawns when mixed with other varieties. 
It germinates slowly, two or three weeks, and re- 
quires a year or more to establish strong turf. It 
requires a rich soil but not necessarily a limestone 
soil. Extra heavy cleaned seed, weighs 28 lbs. per 
bushel. Lower grades run from 9 to 21 lbs. per 
bushel. 
Canada Blue. (Poa Compressa). A hardy per- 
ennial grass, with creeping rootstalks, forming a 
durable turf, though not so compact as Kentucky 
Blue. It grows on poor and dry soils, standing 
extremes of wet or drought, and keeping green 
until the severe frosts of winter. It is distinguished 
from the Kentucky Blue Grass by its flattened, wiry 
stems and bluer color. 
Brome Grass. (Bromus inermis). New Lincoln 
is a preferred variety. A deep rooted, drought re- 
sistant, sod forming perennial. Used chiefly for 
pasture with Alfalfa. Sow 8 pounds per acre with 8 
pounds Alfalfa. 
Meadow Fescue or English Blue Grass. (Fes- 
tuca Elatior). A hardy perennial, used in pasture 
mixtures and to prevent soil erosion. Prefers a 
rather heavy moist soil, however, with fertilization 
does well on light soils. Does not spread by root- 
stocks or form a heavy sod. 
Chewings Red Fescue. (Festuca Rubra). A deep- 
rooted grass. It thrives on dry sandy soils, and 
remarkably well in shade, forming a good turf sur- 
face, especially valuable for steep slopes on lawns. 
Creeping Red Fescue. (Festuca Rubra). Similar 
to Chewings Fescue, spreads by underground run- 
ners making an extremely tight sod. Leaves are 
fine, bristle-like and deep green in color. Thrives 
on poor sandy soil and steep slopes because of its 
deep roots; stands considerable shade. 
Rough Stalked Meadow Grass. (Poa Trivialis). 
Resembles Kentucky Blue in appearance. For 
shady lawns where there is reasonable amount of 
moisture. 
Orchard Grass. (Dactylis Glomerata). One of 
the most desirable hay and pasture grasses for 
stock in shady places. Usually mixed with other 
grasses and clovers. 
Timothy. (Phleum Pratense). More generally 
grown than any other variety for hay. Timothy, a 
perennial, prefers a moist sweet soil and is benefited 
by sowing with clovers, which supply nitrogen. 
