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The Fescue grasses are grasses that have been growing for a 
long time through this country. The Meadow Fescue is not as big 
a growing one as the varieties that are listed below. However, it is 
used to quite an extent throughout a goodly part of the corn belt. 
It can be used in lawn grasses. It is ideal for playgrounds and other 
areas that are subject to unusually heavy wear. It is especially good 
when it is mixed with other grasses and legumes. It isn’t a grass 
that requires a lot of pampering, but will stand a lot of unfavorable 
conditions. It does not form a very heavy sod and, therefore, mixes 
well with other grasses. Neither does it make a bunchy grass like 
Orchard Grass. The leaves are bright green and remain so through- 
out most of the growing season. This fescue makes a very luxurious 
late fall pasture and stays green until hard freezing weather. It will 
stand heavy grazing. Can be used as a hay crop. Sow about 20 lbs. 
to the acre alone or mix it in with other grasses in whatever propor- 
tion you may like. 
We sell both Canadian Brome and Lincoln which is described below. We con- 
sider that the Canadian Brome has much in its favor even though it is not as fast a 
grower as the Southern or Lincoln Brome. Some of you may have had experience 
with Brome before. You know that a stand of straight Brome consumes a lot of 
nitrogen from the soil and does not leave the soil in too good a condition. It is a 
wonderful grass, very palatable, very drought resistant and a crop of, great value. 
Those that have had experience with brome recognize that it is necessary either to 
keep a legume crop growing with it, such as Alfalfa and Red Clover<or both or to 
use considerable amount of nitrogen fertilizer. This is even more true of the Lincoln 
than it is of the Northern or Canadian because the latter is not so aggressive. 
Since it is not so aggressive it does not crowd out Alfalfa or Red Clover or any 
other legume that you might sow with it quite so readily. Therefore, a balance be- 
tween the grass and the legume can often be more successfully maintained with the 
Canadian. This variety of course, has extremely high resistance to cold as well as to 
drought and it is extensively used in sections further south even though the Lincoln 
will make the faster growth there. The quality of our Canadian seed is extra nice 
even better than the Southern. It is good heavy weight stock for Brome Grass. It is 
the kind of seed that gives you extra assurance of satisfactory results, because it is 
heavy in quality and also Gro-Coated. There is no grass we know of that is more 
nutritious or more palatable than Brome and we believe you will like very much our 
Canadian No. 1 stock. 
$19.00 100 Ibs. f.0.b. Clarinda and Streator, Il. 
$19.50 f.o.b. Marion, Ohio. . 
This is a leading strain of Southern Brome and it is one of the most vigorous 
and the tallest growing of the different types of Brome Grass. It starts off faster 
and stands hotter weather than the Northern or Canadian. It also is very winter- 
hardy, amply sufficient so that it can be grown farther north. It will maintain its 
productiveness and feeding value very well if you keep sufficient legumes with it or 
use commercial fertilizer with fairly high nitrogen content. It is more competitive to 
legumes that you sow with it as explained above. We do have a very satisfactory 
quality of the Lincoln Brome for you. It is Gro-Coated, of course, and the shipment 
is guaranteed to please you in every respect. Whether you decide to use the Canadian 
or the Lincoln, we can take good care of your order on Brome Grass and will appreci- 
ate the privilege of serving you. 
$26.00 100 Ibs. f.0.b. Clarinda; $26.50 Streator, Hl. 
$26.75 100 Ibs. f.0.b. Marion, Ohio 
The tall fescues are described on the bottom half of this page, all have 
similar growing habits. This 144 Fescue is somewhat different, however, 
from the others. The leaves are darker green and they are softer and 
smoother. They remain palatable for a longer period. Livestock likes this 
lush green growth, even as it gets older it still retains the softer texture of 
the other tall fescues. You can readily see why there is such a tremendous 
demand for this grass. It has very long growing season. Where the winters 
are not too severe it will stay on the job the year around. It is even deeper 
rooted than the regular Alta or Kentucky 31 Fescue. This permits the plant 
to use deep soil moisture throughout the summer. It will thrive on most any 
soil excepting light land. It will stand a lot of overflow and quite wet con- 
ditions. It has also proven itself to be a grass that has good drought resist- 
ing properties. It has the same heavy root system of the regular Alta Fescue. 
That adds a lot of humus to the soil. 
The Finest Certified Seed 
Last year we couldn’t keep up with the demand. on 144 Fescue; but we 
have arranged for a good supply of seed and we hope to be able to take care 
of our trade throughout the season. However, don’t put it off, buy it now. 
You can’t buy any finer quality and the price on it is right. It’s Gro-Coated 
stock. 
Price small lots: 5 Ibs., $2.50; 10 Ibs., $4.75, not postpaid; 
$24.50 cwt. Clarinda; $25.00 cwt. Streator, Ill. 
The Kentucky 31 Fescue can hardly be distinguished from the other 
Alta Fescues. It is considered by some a separate strain, but really we 
have never been able to.find any difference between them and there are 
very few agricultural authorities that will claim to be able to tell the 
difference. The description that applies to the other Alta Fescues there- 
fore, will apply to Kentucky 31 as well. We have a report from a Mis- 
souri authority which states that the 1953 drought killed 75% of the 
Timothy and 90% of the Lespedeza, but that this tall Fescue stayed 
green and they strongly recommend its use. You should bear in mind 
that it will stand more heat than Brome Grass and that is one reason why 
it may prove to be a more profitable crop for you. As reported in our general 
catalog, one of our men grew some of this Fescue with Alfalfa and Red Clover and 
it was a field that farmers drove for miles around to see. When they saw it they 
decided that they wanted it. This was on hill land, sowed in 1949 on 5 acres, he 
had 35 head of hogs all summer. It grew so fast that he had to-cut it for hay and 
took off 150 bales of hay and then put the hogs back on again and they stayed 
there until October. On the 10th of October they still had a dense growth of grass 
although it had been frosted. None of these Fescues do become poisonous at any 
time so you can pasture them safely any time that you wish. 
$25.25 Marion, Ohio. 
Priced Low—A Splendid Value 
Alta Fescue is an improved strain of Tall Fescue. It grows much 
taller and has more dark green leaves at the base than Meadow Fescue. 
These leaves are broader. This plant has a very long growing season. It 
is not as winter hardy as Brome Grass, but it is being used every year 
farther and farther north as farmers have seen its productiveness on other 
farms. Among the outstanding qualities of this grass are the high yields, 
the palatable forage and long growing season. The deep rooting system 
that allows the plant to utilize the deep sub-soil moisture for green 
growth throughout the summer. It is generally adapted where you have 
15 inches or more of moisture. Of course, a little more moisture than that 
will produce better yields. It prefers fertile, moist and rather heavy soil, 
but will thrive on many types excepting those that are extremely light. 
- On heavy soils the roots are able to penetrate dense sub-soils, It will also 
stand poorly drained conditions, and survives standing water for a long 
period. It is a grass that certainly is worthy of a trial over a wide area, and we 
urge you to try some of our Fescue grasses on your farm and see what it will do 
for you. Mix some Red Clover and Alfalfa with it and watch it go to town. 
The price: $20.50 100 Ibs., Clarinda; $21.00 f.0.b. Streator, IIL; 
“ $21.25 Marion, Ohio. 
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$20.50 cwt. Clarinda, Streator or Marion, Ohio 
The Certified seed, of coursé, is produced under State super- 
vision which means that the original seed is checked before seeding. 
The fields are inspected while the crop is growing and the seed is 
harvested, cleaned and tested under state supervision and has the 
state test on it. Naturally it costs more to do all of these things, 
and that is why the Certified seed sells for more money. Some like 
to have the Certified seed, others do not care to pay the difference 
in cost, so we have both. Of course, we make it a point to see that 
all of our seed is of good character and quality and we can assure you of a 
good value for your money in any of these lots. This crop is utilized to very 
good advantage for hay, but probably’ it is even better as a pasture crop 
because it has so many leaves at the base. Alfalfa, Ladino, Alsike, Trefoil, 
Red Clover, all make very good companion crops with this Fescue. By hav- 
ing grass in with your legumes you reduce the danger of bloat. The legumes 
help to increase the feeding value as well as the yield of the grass so that it 
really makes a very splendid combination. To the extreme north the Brome 
Grass would no doubt be a better selection because it is more winter hardy. 
It has done a splendid job down here and we believe it can grow through 
the State of Iowa and other areas having similar climatic conditions. If you 
wish the Alta Fescue at its very best, order the State Certifie2 Alta, item 
No. 150. 
$22.50 cwt. Clarinda; $23.00 cwt. Streator, III. 
$23.25 Marion, Ohio. 
