Lincoln Brome is a stronger grower that becomes 
established quicker than Canadian Type. 
Lincoln Brome Grass 
One of the Newer, Higher Yielding 
Strains 
Brome has proved a very profitable, hardy, 
perennial hay and pasture grass, that’s often 
used in combination with other grasses. Be- 
cause of its vigorous creeping roots, it thrives 
on most all soils, even on poor dry soils or on 
moist low ground that's flooded at times. Thus 
it's valuable for seeding hillsides, terraces, 
and runways in soil conservation work. Brome 
is a heavy user of nitrogin and does best 
when nitrogin fertilizer is applied regularly. 
We offer the improved higher yielding Lincoln 
strain, which is recommended by Minnesota's Ex- 
periment Station. It establishes itself easier and 
quicker than the’ old Northern or Canadian type. 
Lincoln is a heavy producer of both seed and 
hay, It starts growth early in the spring and 
growth continues through out the season. Plants 
grow 2 to 3 feet high, and yield up to 4 tons of 
palatable hay per acre. 
Seed Brome at the rate of 15 pounds to the acre 
if seeded alone, and about half this amount if 
seeded with Alfalfa or other mixtures. It should 
be seeded with a grain drill or some other seeder 
so that seed can be covered. In using the grain 
drill, it's advisable to mix Oats or cracked Corn 
with the Brome seed to make the seed move 
freely through the drill. Price: 5 lbs, Lincoln 
Brome seed $3.00 postpaid. For quantity price 
see Blue Figure Price List. 
TIMOTHY 
A hardy perennial resistant to both cold and 
drought—it is best adapted for sowing with Clov- 
ers which supply nitrogen ‘to the soil and increase 
the vigor of the Timothy. It may also be sown 
with grains as a nurse crop. The soil must be well 
pulverized and the seed slightly covered. Do not 
cut too early or pasture too late in the fall after 
the hay is cut. Timothy produces 11% to 3 tons of 
hay per acre and should be cut at flowering time. 
Sow 8 to 10 pounds per acre alone; with Clover, 
Fee 6 pounds per acre. See Blue Figure Price 
ist. 
These Seeding Rates Provide — 
more than enough seed for a good stand, if a 
good seed bed is prepared. 
Seeded No. of seeds 
Crop per Acre: per Sq. Ft.: 
Alfalfa Wo itases MAE Oe 10 lbs. 40 to SO 
Red Clover ....... eee 8 lbs. 45 to 50 
Alsike Clover (ee. ds csc ste s » Ibs. 70 to 80 
Madino..Clovierys 2.5 tev 2 lbs. 35 to 40 
Birdsfoot Trefoil- .:....0... 4 lbs. 32 to 35 
MATOS YM eter Ay Sistas ace ce Tc 3) Ibss >) 120° to. 135 
Brome Grass psa cette. es. 15 lbs, 45 to 50 
FOR FARM SEED PRICES: 
See BLUE FIGURE PRICE LIST enclosed, or send 
post card for your copy. : 
REED CANARY GRASS 
4 to 6 Tons of Hay Per Acre from Your 
Swamp Land! 
The hay (of high feeding value) is relished by 
all livestock. One acre will pasture three to 
four dairy cows from early spring until fall. 
Close grazing is best, except in fall. For hay, 
cut when heads first appear. Then feeding 
value is highest. 
This hardy perennial grass will thrive until 
broken up, and can be easily controlled by 
plowing. Seedlings and plants are cold re- 
sistant. Heads appear early in June and ripen 
four weeks later. Plants grow four to six feet 
high with broad, light green leaves. Under- 
ground stems rapidly form a tough sod that 
holds up hay-making machinery. 
How To Grow the Crop 
Prepare a good seed bed. Fall plowing allows 
early spring seeding. The seed will germinate in 
water, but if covered by soil underneath the 
wath it will not grow until the water is drained 
off. 
Broadcast 6 to 7 lbs. per acre; drilled, 2 to 3 
lbs. per acre in 16 to 18-inch rows. Use a packer 
on peat after seeding. 
Sow early in spring so seedlings become estab- 
lished before weeds start. On weedy land, seed 
late in June or early July, discing up to this time, 
to kill weeds. If difficult to get on land in spring, 
seed in August or October. See Blue Figure Price 
List. 
5 Lbs. Reed Canary Grass for $3.65, Postpaid 
After Harvesting Reed Canary Seed, a Hay Crop 
Can Be Cut Immediately. 
Kentucky Blue Grass 
This famous grass does well almost everywhere 
on soil that is fairly rich, moist and moderately 
well drained. Blue Grass is the best of all grasses 
for lawns. Price: 5 lbs. $4.25, postpaid. See Blue 
Figure Price List. 
RED TOP 
A hardy perennial grass found almost every- 
where, but predominating on low, marshy ground, 
where it forms luxuriant growth. It grows 2 to 5 
feet high, depending on soil and climatic condi- 
tions, with creeping roots, which enable it to 
grow on very wet and even very dry soil where 
other grasses grow but sparsely. It makes good 
pasture, and fair hay, if cut early, but the ma- 
tured plants are wiry and coarse. Grows best 
with other grasses and clover. Price: 5 lbs. $3.75, 
postpaid. For quantities see Blue Figure Price List. 
FARMER SEED AND NURSERY CO., 
HOW PASTURES PRODUCE THRUOUT SEASON 
MIXTURE or SINGLE CROP May June —_July 
SUDAN GRASS 
ALFALFA - second growth 
Faribault, 
TIMOTHY & ALSIKE MIXTURES 
PASTURE MIXTURES 
Recommended By Minn. Exp. Station 
FORMULA “A” 
Clover-Grass Mixture 
A Good Producer on Heavy Soils 
A profitable long rotation mixture suited for hay 
first year or two, then for pasture. After second 
year Bluegrass and White Clover predominate. 
Well adapted to heavy, productive soils. Does 
well in Southeastern, east central, and north- 
eastern sections of Minnesota and similar regions. 
Sow 14 lbs. per acre. 
Approximate contents: 
Med. Red Clover. .24% Wimlothiy: cscs ete 37% 
Alsike Clover..... 22% Ky. Bluegrass..... 5% 
White Clover...... 6% Ladino. Clover. .... 6% 
See Blue Figure Price List. 
FORMULA “D” 
Brome-Alfalfa Mixture 
Does Well on Sandy Type Soils 
A very outstanding long rotation mixture, well 
suited to productive sandy soils. May be used 
for hay first year, and then for pasture. After 
first year Alfalfa and Brome will wvredominate. 
Well suited to southwestern, west central, central 
and southeastern Minnesota and similar regions. 
Only a half acre to one acre will easily support 
one cow or six to seven sheep. Soils showing an 
acid reaction should be limed before seeding. Sow 
15 lb. per acre. 
Approximate contents: 
PUbiedhicod ewan cmc c 43% Rimnoth years | seloratetels 14% 
Brome Grass ..... 43% 
See Blue Figure Price List. 
FORMULA “E” 
Clover-Timothy Mixture 
Economical Short Rotation Mixture 
An excellent short rotation combination, inexpen- 
sive, well suited for hay or pasture. Adapted to 
southeastern, east central, and northeastern Min- 
nesota and similar regions. Three-fourths to one 
and one-fourth acres will carry one cow or six to 
seven sheep, and one acre will carry twenty to 
twenty-five pigs. Sow 12 lbs. per acre. 
Approximate contents: 
MeciamoReGMClov.erki\-ia-oyas cts.1siriatere'sisleis er 33% 
INEM dele osteo ens 17% 
See Blue Figure Price List. 
Timothy Alsike Mixture 
Permanent, Productive, Profitable 
A popular, inexpensive, short rotation mixture 
that performs well on either low acid soils, or on 
sandy soils. This mixture produces better than 
either crop seeded alone. Well adapted in most 
all sections. Sow 12 lbs. per acre. 
Offered in two grades 
Rich grade contains Standard grade con- 
30-35% Alsike. tains 20-25% Alsike. 
See Blue Figure Price List. 
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