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the tonnage is not as heavy as with some 
Clovers, its adaptability to a large variety of 
soils often makes for an increased return. In 
some sections two cuttings of hay are regu- 
larly taken, and in others one cutting of hay 
and one of seed. We have seen stands ofr 
Korean hay ranking with similar stands of 
Alfalfa and Red Clover. Lespedeza hay cures 
more rapidly than other legumes. The feeding 
quality of Lespedeza compares favorably with 
the Clovers. 
The principal varieties of Lespedeza are 
the Korean, Kobe, Common and Tennessee 76. 
Kobe and Tennessee 76 are late maturing 
varieties and their range, together with Com- 
mon, is chiefly in the South. Korean matures 
earlier and its distribution is more general. 
It was introduced from Korea in 1919. This 
introduction has added millions to the farm 
resources of the nation. Lespedeza Sericea is 
a perennial strain doing well in certain locale 
but of limited distribution. 
GRASSES 
AGROSTIS or BENT GRASSES—With the 
exception of Red Top, the chief value of the 
Bent Grasses lies in their ability to make a 
fine, even, close textured turf so necessary 
for golf putting greens, lawns, tennis courts, 
etc. 
ASTORIA BENT (Agrostis Tenuis) — To 
this same family belong Rhode Island Bent, 
Oregon Bent, Colonial Bent and Brown Top. 
These are upright growers, spreading by 
means of short underground stems. It is espe- 
cially adapted to special turf purposes as put- 
ting greens, fine lawns, etc. 
SEASIDE BENT (Agrostis Palustris)—-To 
this same general family belong Cocoos Bent, 
Washington Bent and Velvet Bent. Their 
habit of growth is creeping or spreading by 
means of overground stolons or runners which 
rapidly cover bare places and make a close, 
fine, uniform turf. An abundance of moisture 
is necessary for the development of these 
species. 
RED TOP (Agrostes Alba) 
Is a perennial grass, succeeding over most 
of the U. S., except in arid regions and the 
extreme South. It thrives on wet soils. Has 
thick tender roots, which form a dense sward. 
Stands drought better than Timothy. Makes 
a splendid hay crop, curing easily. Grows 
about 2 feet high and yields around 2 tons of 
hay to the acre. Desirable for lawns, in mix- 
tures, when closely mowed. Requires a firm, 
mellow seed-bed and shallow planting. May 
be sown in early spring or late summer. If 
our selected seed is used, 10 pounds to the 
acre will insure a stand. With other grasses, 
4 to 5 pounds is sufficient. Weighs 14 pounds 
to the bushel. Spreads by means of under- 
growth stems or rhizones. 
KENTUCKY OR MISSOURI 
BLUE GRASS (Poa Pratensis) 
As a lawn grass in the North, also as the 
chief pasture grass on good soils, Blue Grass 

ranks first. It grows slowly at first and does 
not form a good sod until the second season. 
It blooms once a year. Blue Grass pastures 
start up early in the spiing and remain green 
until late fall. They provide the sweetest, 
most nutritious pasturage for stock, improv- 
ing with each season’s growth. 

Blue Grass 
After Timothy, Kentucky Blue Grass is the 
most famed grass in America. As a pasture 
grass is second to none. Because of its trade 
name, the impression is prevalent that this 
grass is a native of Kentucky. On the con- 
trary, it is a native of the old world and grows 
there naturally. The prefix Kentucky prob- 
ably came about because for many years the 
chief seed production was in that state. Of 
late years, the seed production has shifted 
and now a large part of the annual crop of 
seed is harvested in Missouri, Iowa, Nebraska 
and Minnesota. We own and operate a large 
number of special stripping machines. Our 
seed is sun cured to prevent heating, which 
weakens germination, then threshed, cleaned 
and graded by our own special process. Re- 
cleaned stock from our plant is shipped into 
most northern states and exported to Europe 
and Australia. 
SEEDING—When sown alone, 15 to 20 
pounds per acre is recommended. A satisfac- 
tory method is to sow in the fall with Timothy 
and Clover. The field is cut for hay two years, 
then pastured, when the Blue Grass occupies 
the land. For lawns, 1 pound to 300 square 
feet gives maximum results. Blue Grass is 
slow to germinate, taking 25 to 35 days. Its 
viability is easily spoiled when curing and also 
it is sometimes adulterated with cheaper 
grasses. As original handlers, our stock is de- 
pendable. Fourteen pounds to the bushel. 
BERMUDA GRASS 
This splendid southern grass makes a rich 
green lawn, withstanding dry weather. Is 
popular in Oklahoma, Texas and other south- 
ern states for both lawns and pasture pur- 
poses. Will not last over our cold winters. 
