CRESTED WHEAT GRASS 
If you need a highly drought resistant grass use Crested Wheat 
Grass. It has made a very satisfactory growth in sections having as 
little as 10 to 18 inches of annual rainfall. It has yielded three tons 
per acre in more humid sections and seed production up to 900 pounds 
per acre is reported. This is a deep rooted long lived perennial grass. 
It is fine stemmed and leafy. The roots go down as much as eight 
feet and are very dense. It does not however, spread by underground 
root stock. Therefore it is easy to eradicate any time you do not 
want it. It does not have a tendency to become sodbound like some 
dry land grasses do or to deteriorate very readily in value. 
Comes on Early—Grows Late in the Fall 
Crested Wheat Grass starts growing un- 
usually early because it likes cool weather. 
It is extremely winter hardy.. No amount 
of freezing seems to hurt it. It will start 
growing in the spring one to two weeks 
before Brome Grass which also is an early 
starter. It also grows very late in the fall. 
PERENNIAL RYE GRASS 
See Item No. 129 on Price List ‘ 
Provides Pasture While Other Grasses Get Started 
The Perennial Rye Grass differs from the Domestic in that it 
lives over winter. The Domestic is an annual. It is not as long 
lived a perennial as some grasses like Orchard Grass, Blue Grass, 
etc. It starts growing earlier in the spring and grows rapidly, 
thus you have a grass to provide early feed and also to form sod 
while these other grasses are getting started. It is generally sown 
in the spring where winters are severe. In the more temperate 
regions fall seedings are very common. This grass has a wide 
range of adaptability to soils. It prefers land of medium to high 
fertility. The plants grow to a height of 
1% to 2 feet. Be sure not to confuse this 
with ordinary Rye or wild Rye. Et is 
something entirely different. The surface 
of the leaves is bright and glossy, it has 
During hot summer it will become dor- 
mant. However, it responds quickly to a 
little fall moisture. We do not know just 
how much heat it will stand but it has 
been grown in Colorado, Illinois and cer- 
tainly is worthy of trials in the south and 
east. 
Other Valuable Characteristics 
Crested Wheat stands close grazing and 
trampling remarkably well. One test was 
grazed continuously for five years from 
early spring until late fall without ap- 
parent injury. Because of its heavy root 
system it has proven to be a good one to 
use in fighting weeds. The grass is palat- 
able and relished by all kinds of live stock. 
We suggest sowing 10 pounds of seed to 
the acre, sown on a well prepared seed bed. 
If possible, roll it after seeding. Price Post- 
paid 1 1lb., 50e; 5 Ibs., $1.80; 10 lbs., $3.25. 
Wants Only Gro-Coated Seed 
Last- spring I. got a very fine stand from a 
seeding of Gro-Coated seed. I certainly con- 
sider the plants are more vigorous. I would 
absolutely insist upon Gro-Coated seed in the 
future. Max Miller, Loyal, Wisc. 
“RED TOP 
See Item No. 128 on Price List 
Quick Growth at Low Cost 
This grass is even a faster growing 
grass than the perennial Rye, but it 
should be considered an annual. Itisa 
grass that helps to make a sod and a 
nice green growth early in the season. 
It produces a turf very quickly. This 
grass can be heavily productive with 
favorable soil and moisture conditions. 
It has recorded yields of 12 to 20 tons 
per acre in BDurope. We cannot expect 
that here. The normal record of a 
single cutting being 1 to 2 tons per 
acre. While it is grown more exten- 
sively on the Pacific coast and grown 
there for seed production it is very 
widely used throughout the entire 
United States especially in combina- 
tions. When seeded alone, we suggest as 
much as 30 lbs. to the acre. In mixtures 
you can proportion it as you desire, 
Price in small lots, the same as the per- 
ennial.Rye grass_in the right hand col- 
umn. 
MEADOW FESCUE 
an unusually attractive appearance which 
is especially noticeable early in the spring. 
It will stand a reasonable amount of wet 
conditions, although we do not consider it 
as good for wet land as Red Top, Meadow 
Fescue or Reed Canary Grass. This grass 
has its greatest value when used in a com- 
bination with other grasses. It is espe- 
cially fine in pasture combinations and 
also used in lawn mixtures to provide an 
early growth. 
You can use it alone 20 to 25 Ibs. per 
acre, and in mixtures 8 to 10 pounds per 
acre are frequently used. The price post- 
paid in small lots 1 Ib., 45e; 5 Ibs., $1.75; 
10 1bs., $3.25. 
More Plants—Faster Growth 
Your Gro-Coated seed grew better than the 
non Gro-Coated seed. More of it grew and it 
I want it on all’of my seed in 
Louis Todd, Rockford, Mich. 
grew better. 
the future, 
See Item No. 127 on Price List 
No other grass will grow under as great a variety of conditions 
as Red Top. It will grow on soils so poor in lime that most other 
grasses will fail, Next to Reed Canary grass and Meadow Foxtail 
it is best for wet land. It is also very drought resistant. You will 
find this fine to sow for quick pasture, to prevent soil erosion, or in 
waterways. Red Top is almost certain to make a stand. It is easy 
to get started. It seldom fails. Red Top is second only to Blue Grass 
as a pasture plant in the northeastern part of our country and will 
grow _ where Blue Grass often fails. h 
Red Top is adapted to the entire country. It thrives from Canada 
to the Gulf, New York to California. It is a vigorous grower and 
quickly forms a turf. When used with Timothy it generally increases 
the yield and matures about the same time. It 
is a perennial grass. Seedings last for many 
years. Supplies of Red Top seed are very short 
this year. Be sure to place your order early to 
get your requirements. Red Top is a very small 
seed and when sown alone 10 lbs. per acre is suf- 
ficient. When mixed 4 Ibs. per acre is very good. 
You can use it as a top seeding on thin stands of 
hay or pasture land. Sow it in early spring or 
late summer, 
Coated seeds. 
seed Gro-Coated 
tioned. 
Coated protection, 
Postpaid 1 Ib., 75e3 5 lbs., $3.25; 
10 lbs., $6.00. is very little. 
Berry's Seed Fine for 15 Years 
Dear Sirs: Liberty, Ind. 
The seeds I have bought from you for the past 15 
years have done a good job for me. When I think of 
seeds, I think of Berry’s. I will be needing more seed 
for Spring sowing. Many thanks for the services you 
have rendered me, 
Very truly yours, B. F. Bean. 
.tons of hay per acre on the average land. 
Buy Gro-Coated Grass Seed 
Our tests have shown a much larger 
percentage of growing plants from Gro- 
All our prices are for the 
unless 
If you do not care for the Gro- 
you can deduct two 
eents per pound from our 
prices. The extra cost per acre, however, 
Also Known as English Bluegrass 
See Item No. 143 on Price List 
This is a grass that is very widely adapated. It is a crop that can 
be used both for hay and for pasture purposes. It yields around two 
The grass grows to a 
height of 15 to 20 inches, depending a good deal upon the conditions. 
It is a very valuable grass to use in pastures, because it comes on 
early in the spring and keeps on the job until late in the fall, The 
value of the grass is greater early and later, rather than in midsum- 
mer. It is a fine grass, however, in the territory to which it is adapted. 
Meadow Fescue will grow well from Kansas and Nebraska 
east to the Atlantic coast. It has been grown from Canada to the 
Gulf, This takes in most of the eastern part of the United States. 
It may not do too well in the extreme south. 
This grass is not critical as to soils. It is very 
well adapted to wet lands. It is like Red Top and 
Reed Canary grass in that respect. It is a long 
lived grass. It will last longer than Timothy and 
stands more heat. You can sow it either alone or 
in a mixture with other grasses, or grasses and 
clovers. It adds variety to pasture and increases 
the value. If you sow it alone, use around 20 
pounds of seed to the acre. 
Small lots postpaid 1 Ib., 60c;3 
5 lbs., $2.25; 10 lbs., $4.00. 
otherwise men- 
Grass seed 
Big Savings Even Though Far Away 
Gentlemen: Madisonville, Tenn. 
7 My purchases from you have been very satisfactory 
indeed. The seed is high in germination, while the price, 
with freight added, is a big saving, not withstanding the 
long distance in shipment. 
Very truly yours, T. W. Peace, 
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