TIMOTHY 
Well-known grass doing best on 
bottom lands, rich moist loams, 
and clay soil, but not on loose, 
sandy ground. Makes a_ good 
pasture when sown at the rate of 6 
lbs. per acre, along with 6 lbs. 
sapling clover and 4 lbs. red-top. 
Western. 99.50% Lb. 
17 cts.; bus. $6.90. 
Valley. 99.00% pure. Lb. 17 cts.; 
bus. $6.65. 
pure. 
ORCHARD GRASS 
A vigorous grass planted extensively by horse and cattle raisers, for 
it provides good grazing from spring until winter. If desired for hay 
it should be cut while in bloom; it will be ready for grazing again 
within a few weeks. Grows well in shady locations. Sow 14 lbs. per 
acre. 
85.00% pure. (onion free). Lb. 31 cts.; bus. $4.00. 
85.00% pure. Lb. 27 cts.; bus. $3.64. 
80.00% pure. Lb. 25 cts.; bus. $3.36. 
RED-TOP or HERDS GRASS 
Adapted to a wider range of soils than any other grass, but especially 
good on heavy, wet bottom land. Should always be included in mix- 
tures for such types of land, whether for hay or for pasture. Sow 12 
Ibs. per acre if used alone. 92.00% pure. Price below last year. 
Lb. 44 cts.; 25 lbs. $10.75. 
RYE GRASS (Italian or Domestic) 
Well suited to winter lawns and for sowing on land infested with 
crab-grass. With proper moisture, will germinate in 6 to 8 days. 
Sow 30 lbs. per acre. Good results come from seeding in the fall and 
close clipping in the spring. Also excellent pasture and land-improver. 
Price lower than last year. Lb. 18 cts.; 100 lbs. $15.00. 
KENTUCKY BLUE GRASS 
One of the earliest grasses in spring, yielding valuable pasturage if 
planted on limestone or stiff soil. Since it requires a year or two to be- 
come firmly established, it is best to sow Blue Grass with other va- 
rieties. It is the base of all good lawn grass mixtures, and withstands 
the coldest winters. Sow 20 lbs. per acre, in spring or fall. 85.00% 
pure. Lb. 66 cts.; 5 lbs. $3.20; 14-lb. bus. $8.65. 
MERION (B-277) BLUE GRASS 
A newly developed strain of Blue Grass that was recently released 
after years of testing by the Green Section of the U. S. Golf Associa- 
tion and the U. 8. Department of Agriculture, working together in an 
effort to produce better turfs. 
Twelve years of testing and observing Merion at Arlington Turf 
Gardens and the Bureau of Plant Industry have shown this strain to 
be vastly superior to ordinary commercial Blue Grass in resistance 
to leaf spot and weed invasion, growth habits, rate of spread, vigor, 
quality and appearance, heat and drought tolerance and in certain 
other respects. 
It promises to supplant ordinary Blue Grass for lawn mixtures 
as soon as a commercial supply of Merion is available. 
At time of going to press, we have a very limited quantity of seed. 
Lb. $5.00. 
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This is no longer a new grass. It has become stabilized as a popular, 
valuable and widely used grass. In some areas, especially in the South, 
it is more used than orchard grass in pasture mixtures. Production 
has increased many times over, but thus far the demand has exceeded 
the supply; hence the price remains relatively high. Lb. 71 cts.; 
100 Ibs. $69.00. 
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Dependable Seeds, HARRISONBURG, VA. 
Another scene at Blacksburg Experimental Station during Seed- 
men’s Short Course last July. 
TALL MEADOW OAT GRASS 
Withstands the heat and drought of midsummer and the cold of 
winter. Starts growing early in spring and affords good grazing until 
late fall. If sown alone, use 18 to 22 lbs. per acre. In mixture, use 8 
Ibs. each of Oat Grass, orchard grass, and red clover. Lb. 25 cts. 
BROME GRASS 
A long-lived perennial grass producing many underground root- 
stocks and making mats a foot or more in diameter. Most desirable 
for permanent pastures. Does best when sown broadcast in the 
spring, usually at the rate of 20 to 25 lbs. per acre, but can also be 
sown in the fall with timothy and red-top. 
Southern Strain. Lb. 34 cts.; 100 lbs. $32.50. 
SUDAN GRASS 
A rapidly growing summer forage crop that can be cut several times 
during the season. Will produce more forage in a shorter time than 
almost any other crop. Sow 10 lbs. per acre in rows 18 inches apart, 
and cultivate, or broadcast at the rate of 30 to 35 lbs. per acre. Often 
sown with soy beans, using 20 lbs. of Sudan Grass and 1 bushel of soy 
beans per acre. Lb. 16 cts.; 50 lbs. $7.50; 100 Ibs. $14.50. 
SWEET SUDAN GRASS 
This new variety is a development resulting from several years’ 
breeding work by the Texas Agricultural Experiment Station in co- 
operation with the Bureau of Plant Industry, U. 8. Department of 
Agriculture. 1944 was the first time enough seed was available to 
plant sufficient acreage of this new variety to produce seed in com- 
mercial quantities. Production now appears adequate. Sales in 1946 
showed a substantial increase over the previous year. 
It is sweet, juicy, and more palatable to livestock. This was 
demonstrated consistently during the years that breeding and selec- 
tion were progressing. When planted side by side with Common 
Sudan, it was grazed to the ground by the cattle, while the Common 
Sudan was grazed down to the height of about one foot. In all cases 
the Sweet Sudan was eaten first. Lb. 18 cts.; 50 lbs. $8.50; 100 lbs. 
$15.50. 
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Pasture fields and grass crops in general are bein eatl 
ugnentes by the application of the “right kind” of Weed Killing 
agents. 
Inquire from us regarding the proper formula of 2-4D and 
2-4-5T chemicals for a specific job; rate of application and when 
to use, also prices. 
