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ORCHARD GRASS vs TALL FESCUE 
Orchard Grass costs 1/3 as much as Alta or Ky. 3] Fescues, makes more 
growth, except when very cold or under adverse conditions, and is far 
superior for pasture or hay, much more palatable and nutritious, making 
much better quality hay. Fescue hay is coarse and tough. 
Orchard withstands winterkilling better, grows more in early spring 
and summer, recovers quicker when cut and produces more later growth. 
lt furnishes more grazing as animals eat more of it. In experiment station 
tests steers averaged 1.9 lbs. daily gain on Orchard-ladino -pasture to 
1.6 lbs. and Ky. 31-ladino. When animals had equal access to both they 
grazed 2,500 Ibs. dry weight of Orchard-ladino to 2,000 Ibs, Fescue- 
ladino. 
Tall Fescue, the best grass for winter pasture that lives through the 
summer, makes more winter growth than Orchard, extends the grazing 
season and produces more total growth per year. Ky. 31-ladino furnished 
314 days grazing to 287 for Orchard-ladino. Beef animals gained 276 
Ibs. live weight per acre on Ky. 31-ladino to 247 Ibs. on Orchard-ladino. 
Orchard seedings grow off faster, keep down weeds, and make over 
4 times as much growth the first year. Fescue produces little grazing the 
first year, but lasts many years. Both are easily destroyed by plowing as 
they do not have creeping rootstocks. Both have deep roots. Fescue's 
are deeper, known to go down 9 feet in hard ground for moisture in a 
prolonged drought, and to remain green and furnish grazing when weeds 
and briers died. Fescue is more popular in the Southern Coastal Area as 
it stands more heat and drought, and does better on dry light or sandy 
soils. It also does better on low damp meadows subject to flood. It stood 
128 days under water and still made a seed crop. 
Orchard withstands winterkilling better and is more popular in the 
Upper South. Fescue's heavy roots crowd out weeds and bushes better 
than other grasses, but also ladino if improperly managed. Do not over- 
graze Orchard or Fescue. Both do much better with Alfalfa, Lespedeza, 
Ladino and Red Clover to furnish nitrogen, and 500 Ibs. of 0-14-14 top 
dressed annually. Clovers require lime. 
ALTA and KENTUCKY 31, The TALL FESCUES. Certified. 
As Alta and Ky. 31 Fescues are identical in growth, adaptation and pro- 
duction, buy the cheapest. They are heavy yielding, deep rooted, long 
lived, excellent for permanent pastures, forming dense sods in one year 
that hold livestock up in wet weather. In the Southern Coastal Area they 
produce the year round, except in extreme cold. They grow fastest in 
early spring and late fall while native grasses are dormant. They have 
the longest pasture season, furnishing more grazing per year than other 
grasses and stand more cold, heat, water, drought, acid, alkali, shade, or 
rough treatment. They are adapted to practically all climates and soils, 
dry sandy or rocky hillsides to wet heavy bottoms. Excellent to stop 
erosion. They do best on heavy well fertilized soils with abundant 
moisture. Sow 20 lbs. per acre in the spring or early fall or 10 Ibs. with 
1 to 2 Ibs. of Ladino Clover. 
ORCHARD GRASS—Extra Fancy Onion Free Seed 
Best long-lived, deep-rooted grass for year round pasture or hay mixtures 
or to reseed on old alfalfa sods. In the upper South it does well on prac- 
tically every type of soil, best on loams and heavier soils, thrives in the 
shade, grows vigorously and produces large crops of nutritious hay rel- 
ished by all livestock. It recovers quickly when cut or grazed. It grows the 
year round with maximum growth in the spring and fall. It should be used 
more in Southern pastures, as it furnishes winter grazing when most crops 
are dormant. As it grows in bunches, it should be seeded with other 
grasses and should be included in every hay or pasture mixture. Sow 20 
lbs. per acre in early spring or fall, or 10 Ibs. in mixtures with |. to 2 lbs. 
Ladino. 
KENTUCKY BLUE—Good Permanent Lawn or Pasture Grass 
For Well Drained Rich Heavy Soils Containing Lime and Phosphate in 
the Piedmont and Mountains. It makes the richest, nutritious pasture, 
spreading and growing better if closely grazed. It grows vigorously in 
spring and fall; less vigorously in summer and winter. Sow 30 lbs. per 
acre or 10 Ibs. with 2 Ibs. of white clover for pasture, or | lb. to 200 square 
feet of lawn. Early spring or fall to get a good start before summer weeds. 
TALL MEADOW OAT GRASS. 
For Permanent Hay or Pasture. 
Superior for poor, dry or sandy soils. Drought resistant. Dislikes shade. 
Vigorous early spring growth. Little late growth. Sow 20 lbs. per acre in 
cn fall. 10 Ibs. improves grass and clover mixtures on any well-drained 
soil. 
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TREAT YOUR GRASS SEEDS WITH ARASAN-—See Page 67 
WOOD'S GRASS SEEDS are thoroughly recleaned and tested, have the 
highest purity and germination to produce quick stands and vigorous 
growth of productive, weed-free pastures, hay crops, beautiful lawns, 
parks or athletic fields. 
PASPALUM DILATATUM. The Splendid Permanent Grass for Year 
Round Southern Pastures, as it comes nearer growing the year round 
than most grasses. Grows rapidly except in very cold weather. A bunch 
grass with deep roots. It stops erosion, is fair for hay and excellent for 
grazing. All livestock relish it. At a Florida experiment station it fattened 
10 steers per acre. Unlike carpet grass it allows clovers, lespedezas and 
other good pasture grasses to grow freely with it, but chokes out ob- 
jectionable weeds. Once established it lasts indefinitely, but is not a 
pest. Cultivation kills it. It thrives on all soils, does best on heavy moist 
land, better than on light, dry soils. Sow 10 to 20 Ibs. per acre in early 
spring or fall, with 1 or 2 lbs. of Ladino Clover and 15 or 20 lbs. of 
Lespedeza. Sow only IMPORTED seed. Domestic seed has low quality, 
very low germination, high in Weed Seed. 
BERMUDA GRASS, Extra Fancy Seed, 98% Pure 
The Blue Grass of the South. Makes a vigorous, persistent growth in 
every part of the South; lasts for years; stands a long, hot summer with- 
out injury; grows well in any soil that is not too wet; bears heavy grazing 
and trampling with little injury; recovers quickly when grazed down, and 
as a grazing and fattening grass, has few equals. For lawns, golf courses 
and athletic grounds it makes a tough, even turf without clumps, and re- 
covers quickly after cutting. Sow when the ground is thoroughly warm. 
Sow 12 lbs. per acre; for lawns | |b. to 200 square feet. Hulled Bermuda 
Grass germinates much more quickly than unhulled seed. For pasture 
add | to 2 lbs. Ladino Clover, 15 to 20 Ibs. of Lespedeza, and 4 lbs. of 
Hulled Bur Clover. 
DALLIS GRASS, Imported, Australian Grown, Extra Fancy 
POA TRIVIALIS. For Shady Lawns and Pastures 
Fine perennial grass. Same family as Ky. Blue. Similar to it in growth 
and adaptation, but thrives better under trees. 
CHEWNING'S FESCUE. For Shady Lawns and Pastures 
It is hardy; persists with very little moisture, fertility, or sunlight in spite 
of heat or cold; grows on any soils, good or poor, sandy or gravelly; pro- 
duces a dense dark green turf of short fine needle-like leaves: requires 
little cutting or attention. Sow 30 Ibs. per acre in spring or fall. 
CREEPING RED FESCUE. For Shady Lawns and Pastures 
Very similar in growth to Chewing's Fescue, but more creeping, less 
bunchy, softer texture, deeper color. Highly nutritious, superior for 
pastures. 
HIGHLAND BENT, Certified Blue Tag. For Lawns and greens. 
Hardiest and most aggressive bent grass, strong creeper, very drought 
resistant. We also have Certified Seaside and Astoria or Colonial Bents. 
Carpet Grass crop failed. 
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