REED CANARY GRASS 
The main advantage of Reed Canary is its ability 
to grow in very wet places, even in standing water 
and when flooded for some time. Has succeeded 
on dry land; however, dry-land grasses are better 
there. Helps convert swampy ground into worth- 
while grazing, sometimes with a hay crop besides. 
One user found success with 8 pounds Reed Canary 
and 1 pound Ladino on heavy, wet sand loam. Per- 
ennial, stems spread underground, makes tough sod. 
“ALTA” (Tall) FESCUE 
Has become widely known in recent years. Taller 
growing, producing a heavier and somewhat coarser 
growth than Meadow Fescue. Resistant to rusts. 
Grows vigorously under wet or dry conditions. Stays 
green late in fall, but sometimes turns yellow in mid- 
summer. Stands up under hard usage; valuable on 
airports and athletic fields. Not as palatable to live- 
stock as some grasses, but its vigorous growth recom- 
mends its use in many pasture formulas. 
CANADA BLUE GRASS 
Useful mainly on land too poor and dry for Ken- 
tucky Blue. Forms thin sods; not a heavy producer. 
Included in many poor-land mixtures. 
SPECIAL-PURPOSE MIXTURES 
Nowadays, many folks want special pasture mixtures 
for specialized uses in their pasture programs. Hoft- 
man facilities include modern seed-mixing machinery 
. . . we will be glad to “make to order” any special 
formula that suits your purposes best. Nothing but 
clean, sound-growing seed will be used. 
