BOO’ OOO AR OR ARB AOAROW WINK 
REED CANARY GRASS 
(Phalaris Arundinacea) 
A popular food with the mallards, blacks and pin- 
tail. On the lowlands where the Reed Canary Grass 
grows, from Canada to the Gulf these shallow water 
feeders will surely stop during their fall flight. They 
are particularly fond of feeding upon the Reed Can- 
ary seed in places which overflow in fall or places 
dry in summer and flooded in duck season, where 
they may dibble the seed from the mud in shallow 
waters. 
WHEN AND WHERE TO PLANT 
Seeds of the Reed Canary Grass may be planted 
anytime of year. It will grow to maturity in 45 to 
90 days depending on the climate. It will grow on 
dry or moist soils, wet lowlands are ideal or along 
the banks of ponds or streams. 
HOW TO PLANT 
It is best to drag or dise the soil before planting if 
soil is dry. On moist soil just broadcast the seed no 
need to work the soil. Sometimes on wet soils it is 
well to whip the surface soil with a brush or drag it 
over just to imbed the seed. 
QUAIL AND PHEASANTS 
Upland game birds will feed upon the seed of Reed 
Canary Grass where it grows along the high banks 
or in fields near natural cover. 
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Ten Pounds of seed 
plants one acre. 
PRICE 
Reed Canary Grass $60. 
per 100 Ibs. seed; 25 or 
50 pounds at 100 Ibs. 
rate; smaller quantities 
$.70 per Ib. 
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Reed Canary Grass 
