LL PURPOSE PASTURE MIXTURES 
We have prepared two mixtures which will serve as excellent mixtures for good rich soils over a wide area. The Mixture for Permanent Pasture we call Basic No. 1 and 
Pasture in Short Rotations 2 and 3 years, Basic No. 2. They are described herewith. 
of soils simply by cutting down on the Basic Mixture and adding one or two additional crops. 
BERRY'S 
FOR PERMANENT PASTURES 
This is a proven time-tested pasture seed- 
ing that will produce excellent results. It 
yields heavily. It provides plenty of pasture. 
There is ample grass to-drastically reduce 
danger of bloat. There is a variety of feed 
that livestock likes. You get a long period 
of growth. Thus there are more pasture days 
and more pounds of gain per acre. That’s 
what makes profits. 
In preparing Basic No. 1 we have selected 
a splendid combination of grasses and leg- 
umes. Such a seeding will last for years. 
There is a little Rye Grass to establish a sod 
and provide some early top growth. Approx- 
imately 90% are more permanent crops 
which will begin production next year. The 
Trefoil will be at its best in the year follow- 
ing. All should remain for several years 
producing an abundance of feed for cattle 
or hogs. 
This Mixture contains Brome Grass, approximately ase 
20%, Alta Fescue 15%, Orehard Grass 10%, Rye 
Grass 10%, Timothy 10%, Alfalfa 20%, Broadleaf 
Birdsfoot Trefoil 10%, Ladino Clover 5%. This gives 
you a combination of 65% Grasses and 85% Leg- 2% 
umes. The Brome, Alta Fescue and Orchard Grass 
make up the bulk of the grasses. This is in no 
sense a cheap mixture but a 
top quality combination. All 
recleaned seed. It is carefully 
put together in our special 
designed mixers. It is shipped 
to you properly mixed to- 
gether. It is of course Gro- 
Coated brand so that you 
may have the best possible 
tory stands. Sow 16 to 18 
pounds per acre. See Item 
107 on price list. 
How to Change Basic No.1 
to Fit Special Soil Types 
For Moist or Poorly Drained Soil 
If you have land that is inclined to be 
wet or moist we suggest that you use Basic 
No. 1 at the rate of 10 to 12 pounds per acre 
and add about 3 to 4 pounds per acre of any 
one of the following four crops. You can 
use some of each if you prefer: 
Reed Canary Grass Alsike Clover 
Meadow Foxtail Red Top 
We cannot, make these mixtures for you 
as that would require special analysis tags. 
It is a simple matter to add a few pounds 
to the Basic Mixture just before you sow it. 
It is a good idea anyhow, to stir the seed 
of a mixture because the clovers tend to 
work toward the bottom of the sack while 
shipment is on the way. 
For Thin or Light Soil 
Use Basic No. 1 at 10 to 12 pounds per 
acre and about 4 pounds per acre of any 
one of the following crops or use some of 
each if you wish: 
Mammoth Red 
Clover 
Red Top 
Orchard Grass 
Sweet Clover 
(if lan@is not sour) 
For Sandy Soils 
Use Basic No. 1 at 10 to 12 Ibs. per acre 
and add 4 to 5 pounds of any one of the 
following or some of each: 
Crested Wheat Grass 
Meadow Fescue 
Sweet Clover 
Red Top 
assurance of getting satisfac- ; 
Husband and Wife Are Well Pleased 
Contains Domestic and Perennial 
Rye Grass, Timothy, Korean Clover and 
Sweet Clover 
Approximately 50% Clovers, Balance Grasses 
This is a low cost combination and a 
big seller. The Rye Grass in it is a fast 
grower and affords early feed. Later in 
the summer the Sweet Clover and the 
Korean come on and the Timothy to- 
wards fall. The Korean will generally 
reseed itself for next year. The Sweet 
Clover and Timothy live over winter. 
You can plow it under next year for 
fertilizer or pasture or cut it for hay. 
It makes a low cost seeding with 50% 
legumes. If you can start pasturing 
quite early we recommend this as a 
good selection. 
You can sow this combination about the 
same time you sow small grain although some 
sow it without a nurse crop. The Rye Grass 
in it usually grows quite fast, or if you want 
to use some oats and pasture the oats along 
with the Rye Grass, while the Timothy and 
Korean and Sweet Clover are getting started 
that’s a good plan too. The seed of course is 
the Gro-Coated Brand stock and shipment guar- 
anteed to be satisfactory to you in every re- 
spect. See Item No. 105 on price list on this 
very valuable mixture. 
Has Found Us Reliable and Fair 
Below each one we explain how you can adapt either over to a still wider range 
Thus it is simple to have it tailor-made for your particular conditions. 
BERRY'S 
FOR SHORT ROTATION PASTURES 
Your farming plan may call for a short 
Rotation pasture 2 to 3 years. This Mixture 
has been designed to give you a lot of feed 
in a short period. While it is made primarily 
for pasture you will also find it to give you 
good hay production. The percentage of clo- 
vers have been increased to give you some- 
what higher nitrogen gathering crops. These 
are usually desired in shorter pastures. 
As with Basic No. 1 this Basic No. 2 is 
fitted for the average type land good to fer- 
tile, well-drained land. It is built to give 
maximum production in the terms of pound 
of beef per acre, It will also make wonder- 
ful hog pasture and may be used for sheep. 
Here, too, you can make the mixture fit 
your different soil types by simply sowing a 
little less of this and adding some of the 
crops listed below. Here again let us make 
it clear that we do not add any of the others 
for you. We could not possibly make the 
necessary analysis tags as many people 
2% would want it in different ways. 
The Basic No. 2 comes to you all mixed and ready 
to sow. It contains approxi- 
mately 10% Orchard Grass, 
15% Alta Fescue, 15% Tim- 
othy, 15% Rye Grass, 20% 
Red Clover, 20% Alfalfa and 
5% Ladino Clover. That then 
is about 55% Grass and 45% 
Clover. It is all Gro-Coated 
brand seed, thoroughly 
cleaned and ready to sow. 
Sow about 12 to 15 per acre. 
See Item 109 on price list. 
How to Change Basic No.2 
to Fit Special Soil Types 
We have made it very simple for you to 
get just the combination you need for vari- 
ous soils. You will note above that we rec- 
ommend that you sow Basic No. 2 at 12 to 
15 lbs. per acre when you use it alone. If 
you have any of the kinds of land listed 
below sow 8 to 10 pounds per acre of Basic 
No, 2 and order some more of the crops 
shown under each soil type. They will be 
shipped separately and you can easily mix 
them with the Basic mixture. You will find 
all these crops described in this catalog 
and priced on price list. 
Heavy Moist to Wet Land 
Sow 8 to 10 pounds per acre of the Basic 
No. 2 plus 4 pounds of any one of the fol- 
lowing or some of each if you prefer: 
Meadow Foxtail Red Top 
Alsike Clover Meadow Fescue 
On Poor on Thin Soil 
Sow 8 to 10 pounds of Basic No. 2 per 
acre and 4 pounds per acre of any one of 
the following or some of each: 
Sweet Clover Korean Lespedeza 
(if soil is not acid) (Use Early Strain 
Red Top North) . 
Meadow Fescue 
On Sandy Soils 
Brome Grass Meadow Fescue 
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Harrison, Ark. 
Dear Sir: Dexter, Minn. 
I would like to say that I have bought seed from you 
for the past 15 years, It has been very satisfactory and 
I have always been pleased with the way you handled 
my orders. Also, my wife continues to buy her garden 
seed from you year after year. A satisfied customer, 
Harry Skov. 
Gentlemen: 
I have been buying all my field seeds from Berry’s for 
several years, The seed has always been very satisfac- 
tory as to quality and price. Also, I have found you 
to be reliable and fair in all dealings. 
Very truly yours, 
E. C. Hathcoat. 
