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THE WETSEL SEED COMPANY = 
Dependable Seeds, HARRISONBURG, VA. 
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Wetsel’s Dependable Grasses and Grass Mixtures 
TIMOTHY 
Well-known grass doing best on 
bottom lands, rich moist loams, 
and clay soil, but not on loose, 
sandy ground. Makes a good 
pasture when sown at the rate of 6 
lbs. per acre, along with 6 lbs. 
sapling clover and 4 lbs. red-top. 
If sown alone, plant one peck 
(about 11 lbs.) per acre, in spring 
or fall. For hay, use 6 lbs. timothy 
and 6 lbs. clover. 
Western. 99.50% 
37 cts.; bus, $16.20. 
Valley. 99.00% pure. Lb. 36 cts.; 
bus. $15.75. 
pure. Lb. 
ORCHARD GRASS 
A vigorous grass planted extensively by horse and cattle raisers, for 
it provides good grazing from spring until winter. If desired for hay 
it should be cut while in bloom; it will be ready for grazing again 
within a few weeks. Grows well in shady locations. Sow 14 lbs. per 
acre. 
85.00% pure. (onion free). Lb. 41 cts.; bus. $5.60. 
85.00% pure. Lb. 39 cts.; bus. $5.30. 
80.00% pure. Lb. 35 cts.; bus. $4.75. 
KENTUCKY BLUE GRASS 
One of the earliest grasses in spring, yielding valuable pasturage if 
planted on limestone or stiff soil. Since it requires a year or two to be- 
come firmly established, it is best to sow Blue Grass with other va- 
rieties. It is the base of all good lawn grass mixtures, and withstands 
the coldest winters. Sow 20 lbs. per acre, in spring or fall. 85.00% 
pure. Lb. 75 cts.; 5 lbs. $3.70; 14-lb. bus. $10.25 
RED-TOP or HERDS GRASS 
Adapted to a wider range of soils than any other grass, but especially 
good on heavy, wet bottom land. Should always be included in mix- 
tures for such types of land, whether for hay or for pasture. Sow 12 
lbs. per acre if used alone. 92.00% pure. Lb. 66 cts.; 25 lbs. $16.25. 
RYE GRASS (Italian or Domestic) 
Well suited to winter lawns and for sowing on land infested with 
crab-grass. With proper moisture, will germinate in 6 to 8 days. 
Sow 30 lbs. per acre. Good results come from seeding in the fall and 
close clipping in the spring. Also excellent pasture and land-improver. 
Lb. 19 cts.; 100 lbs. $17.50. 
ALTA FESCUE 
Alta Fescue originated as a plant selection from a four-year-old 
planting in 1923. It was first distributed in 1934 and has now been 
tested for 16 years. It is considered by agricultural authorities to be 
the finest over-all forage grass in existence today. It is rapidly be- 
coming extremely popular throughout the United States, from Oregon 
to Florida. Alta is very palatable; stock like it at all pasturable 
stages. The extensive root system is unbelievably dense and reaches 
as much as 5 to 6 feet deep. Where fields have been down for several 
years and plowed under, yields of grain have nearly doubled over 
previous production. The rooting system becomes so dense over a 
period of years that it is known to choke out onion, buckhorn and 
other noxious weeds. Lb. 80 cts.; 100 lbs. $78.00 
KENTUCKY 31 
In the earlier days of Kentucky 31 and Alta Fescue, it was generally 
agreed that they were almost identical in every respect. Some 
authorities were emphatic in saying that they could detect no dif- 
ference. Without a doubt, they are approximately the same grass; 
yet, some folks are now saying that they are not identical. Earlier 
claims that they were the promising grasses in our generation may 
be justified. Anyway, the demand for both: is persistent and con- 
stantly on the increase. So far, the eastern demand for Kentucky 31 
has greatly exceeded the demand for Alta. Result: short supplies 
and sharply higher prices, Certified, lb. 95 cts.; 100 lbs. $93.50. 
Uncertified 6 cts. lb. less. 
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KENTUCKY 31 
TALL MEADOW OAT GRASS 
Withstands the heat and drought of midsummer and the cold of 
winter. Starts growing early in spring and affords good grazing until 
late fall. If sown alone, use 18 to 22 lbs. per acre. In mixture, use 8 
lbs. each of Oat Grass, orchard grass, and red clover. Lb. 27 cts. 
BROME GRASS 
A long-lived perennial grass producing many underground root- 
stocks and making mats a foot or more in diameter. Most desirable 
for permanent pastures. Does best when sown broadcast in: the 
spring, usually at the rate of 20 to 25 lbs. per acre, but can also be 
sown in the fall with timothy and red-top. 
Southern Strain. Lb. 60 cts.; 100 lbs. $58.00. 
SUDAN GRASS 
A rapidly growing summer forage crop that can be cut several times 
during the season. Will produce more forage in a shorter time than 
almost any other crop. Sow 10 lbs. per acre in rows 18 inches apart, 
and cultivate, or broadcast at the rate of 30 to 35 lbs. per acre. Often 
sown with soy beans, using 20 lbs. of Sudan Grass and 1 bushel of soy 
beans per acre. Lb. 13 cts.; 50 lbs. $6.00; 100 lbs. $11.75. 
SWEET SUDAN GRASS 
This new variety is a development resulting from several years’ 
breeding work by the Texas Agricultural Experiment Station in co- 
operation with the Bureau of Plant Industry, U. S. Department of 
Agriculture. 1944 was the first time enough seed was available to 
plant sufficient acreage of this new variety to produce seed in com- 
mercial quantities. Production now appears adequate. Sales in 1946 
showed a substantial increase over the previous year. 
It is sweet, juicy, and more palatable to livestock. This was 
demonstrated consistently during the years that breeding and selec- 
tion were progressing. When planted side by side with Common 
Sudan, it was grazed to the ground by the cattle, while the Common 
Sudan was grazed down to the height of about one foot. In all cases 
the Sweet Sudan was eaten first. Lb. 15 cts.; 50 lbs. $7.00; 100 lbs. 
$13.50. 
