“LINCOLN” BROME GRASS 
A tall, leafy, vigorous, deep-rooted, palatable grass. 
Hardy, long lived. Much slower than Timothy to get 
established. Becomes productive the second year. 
Spreads by underground rootstocks. Needs abundant 
nitrogen, best obtained by growing with Legumes. 
Yields on poor acid soils are poor. Makes a fine mix- 
ture with Alfalfa, valuable for hay or pasture, or 
both. First crop may be cut for hay—the second 
growth pastured. 
Usual seeding is about 10 pounds Alfalfa and 8 to 
10 pounds Brome. Red Clover and Timothy are 
sometimes added for heavier first-year growth. Sown 
with Ladino for pasture; around 10 pounds Brome, 1 
pound Ladino. Will not tolerate heavy close grazing, 
but is excellent pasture if grazing is controlled. 
Use only adapted seed—“Lincoln” or other similar 
southern-grown strain. .. . The northern-grown seed 
(often lower priced) doesn’t do well here. 
HOW TO SOW: Don’t mix Brome with other 
seeds. Sow it separately; its large size will choke 
seeder. Some mix Brome seed with fertilizer in the 
grain drill. Some mix the Brome with wheat, barley, 
or oats, and sow through the grain compartment— 
stir often to keep the seeds well mixed. On many 
small areas, the seed is broadcast by hand. Shallow 
sowing is important; not over % inch deep, % inch is 
better. Cultipacking after sowing firms soil; gives 
seed a better start. 
RED TOP (Herd’s Grass) 
One of the surest grasses to catch. Grows under 
most any soil condition, wet or dry, rich or poor, 
sweet or sour. Palatability is low, hence is used 
chiefly in mixtures with other grasses. Is vigorous, 
drought resisting, makes a coarse, loose turf. 
TALL MEADOW OAT GRASS 
Has been used with Ladino for pasture; stands up 
well. Not too leafy. Does not survive long under 
close grazing. Has wonderful ability to make crops 
on poor, dry, sandy land. Its seed won’t mix well 
with others—must be sown separately. 
CREEPING RED FESCUE 
Mainly useful in lawns; adapted to dry and shady 
places. Unpalatable as pasture. CHEWINGS is an- 
other Fescue for lawns and athletic fields. 
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