GRASSES—CLOVER-FORAGE CROPS 
If you have special conditions or problems 
to meet, just drop us a line and we will be 
pleased to help you. Ask for the A&M Special 
- Pasture and Hay Guide. 
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Permanent Irrigated Pasture Mixtures 
The planting of permanent pastures under 
irrigation in California is increasing rapidly. 
Select the mixture best suited to your soil from 
the list below. 
Mixture Seed Price Seed 
No. Type Soil per Acre per Acre 
1 Medium to Heavy... 17 lbs. $13.25 
Peelighttolsandy:...... 19 Ibs. $13.90 
3) = NNN rod aa ane seen 12 lbs. $12.50 
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ALFILARIA 
Erodium cicutarium — Alfilaria or ‘'filaree” is 
good pasturage at all stages of its growth, even 
when mature and dried up. Will grow in prac- 
tically any soil, except swamps and excessive 
alkali. Sow just before rainy season. Sow 5 
lbs. per acre. 1 lb. $1.00; 10 Ibs. $9.50. Postpaid. 
BERMUDA 
Cynodon dactylon—Bermuda Grass is unques- 
tionably the best pasture grass in the south 
Sheep can graze upon it from 7 to 9 months in 
the year. Sow seed during May and June, 5 lb 
per acre. 1 Ib. $1.15; 10 lbs. $8.90. Postpaid. 
BLUE GRAMA 
Bouteloua gracilis—A hardy perennial grass 
especially adapted for desert conditions. Stands 
altitude of 5,000 feet. Very high feeding value 
and relished by all kinds of stock. Sow 5 lbs. 
per acre. 1 lb. 70c; 10 lbs. $6.50. Postpaid. 
BURNET 
Not a true grass but a hardy, broad-leaved, 
herbaceous perennial with crowns below soil. 
Excellent sheep pasture which grows summer 
and winter. Deep rooted, stands drought. Sow 
10 lbs. per acre. 1 Ib. 85c; 10 lbs. $8.00. Post- 
paid. 
CRESTED WHEAT GRASS 
Agropyron cristatum—This very hardy peren- 
nial bunch grass is relished by all kinds of 
livestock both as pasture or hay. Sow seed from 
early spring to early fall. Drill 10 to 12 lbs. 
per acre and cover seed 2 inch. 1 lb. 70c: 10 
lbs. $6.50. Postpaid. 
CHEWINGS FESCUE 
Festuca rubra commutata — One of the best 
grasses to sow in a meadow. Mixed with Red 
Top and White Clover it is a valuable pasture 
grass. Sow 20 lbs. per acre. 1 lb. $1.40: 10 lbs. 
$13.50. Postpaid. 
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ALSIKE CLOVER HARVESTED 
DALLIS 
Paspalum dilatatum—A long lived perennial 
which grows on almost any soil, even marshes, 
and tolerates some alkali. Very palatable, has 
high food value and makes good pasture or 
hay. Grows winter and summer with moisture. 
Dormant with drought but recovers quickly with 
moisture. Sow 10 lbs. per acre broadcast. 1 
Ib. $1.25; 10 Ibs. $11.00. Postpaid. 
HARDING GRASS 
Phalaris stenoptera—A true long-lasting, hardy 
perennial which grows on almost any soil. It 
will maintain itself year after year and produce 
abundant pasture. Under irrigation makes rapid 
growth both summer and winter. Sow in fall. 
Drill 3 lbs. or broadcast 10 lbs. per acre. 1 Ib. 
95c; 10 lbs. $9.00. Postpaid. 
MEADOW FESCUE 
Festuca elatior—Deep rooted, long lived peren- 
nial. It is recommended in combination with 
Ladino clover. Sow 25 lbs. per acre. 1 lb. 85c; 
10 lbs. $7.75. Postpaid. 
ORCHARD (Cocksfoot) 
Dactylis glomerata—Does well in most soils 
but is not drought resistant. Sow 25 lbs. per 
acre. 1 lb. 55c; 10 lbs. $5.00. Postpaid. 
PERENNIAL RYE GRASS 
Domestic, Lolium perenne — Vigorous grower, 
starts early in the spring and grows late in the 
fall. Does not stand drought. Sow 30 to 35 lbs. 
per acre broadcast. 1 Ib. 50c;: 10 lbs. $3.95. 
Postpaid. 
RYE GRASS ITALIAN DOMESTIC 
Lolium multiflorum—Rapid grower. Will not 
stand drought. Biennial. Sow 30 lbs. per acre. 
-1 lb. 40c; 10 Ibs. $2.95. Postpaid. 
RED TOP 
Agrostis alba—A perennial grass especially 
adapted for growing in wet situations. Makes 
excellent pasture and good hay. Sow 14 lbs. 
per acre. 1 lb. $1.75; 10 lbs. $16.75. Postpaid. 
REED’S CANARY GRASS 
Phalaris arundinacea — A coarse perennial 
grass particularly adapted to swampy ground. 
Sow 8 lbs. per acre. 1 lb. 75c;: 10 lbs. $7.00. 
RHODES GRASS 
Chloris gayana— Probably the best hardy 
perennial grass for alkaline soil. Sow from 
March to August. Sow 15 lbs. per acre. 1 lb. 
85c; 10 lbs. $8.00. Postpaid. 
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RUSSIAN BROME 
Bromus inermis—With- 
stands cold or drought and 
water may stand on it for 
weeks. Provides pasture 
for most of the year and 
also makes good hay. Sow 
20 lbs. per acre. 1 lb. 60c; 
10 Ibs, $5.50. Postpaid. 
TALL FESCUE 
Festuca elatior arundina- 
cea — Deep rooted peren- 
nial, tall type fescue. Ex- 
cellent for permanent pas- 
Requires irrigation. 
Sow 25 lbs. per acre. 1 Ib. 
50c; 10 lbs. $4.50. Postpaid. 
ture. 
TIMOTHY 
Phleum pratense—Sow 15 to 20 lbs. per acre. 
1 lb. 55c; 10 lbs. $5.00. Postpaid. 
A&M SELECTED DWARF MILO 
MAIZE 
Seed per acre 3 to 5 lbs., height 4 feet, yield 
2,000 to 2,500 lbs. grain. This variety can be 
cut and harvested in the same way as grain. 
1 lb. 35c; 10 Ibs. $2.50; 25 lbs. $4.50. Postpaid. 
DOUBLE DWARF MILO MAIZE 
Seed per acre 3 to 5 lbs.; height 2-2'% feet; 
2,000 to 2,500 lbs. grain. This variety can be 
cut and harvested in the same way as gfain. 
1 lb. 35c; 10 Ibs. $2.50; 25 Ibs. $4.50. Postpaid. 
SUDAN GRASS 
(Drill 8 lbs. or broadcast 20 lbs. per acre) 
Sudan Grass is an annual which endures 
much alkali. Planted during April, first cutting 
in 60 days may yield 4 tons of dry hay per 
acre and 3 to 4 tons may be cut each 30 days 
until October. 
Sudan Grass 23— Vigorous, higher yielding 
leafier and more uniform strain of Sudan. I: 
makes an’ average of 15% increased yield 
over ordinary Sudan. 1 lb. 40c; 10 lbs. $3.50. 
Postpaid. 
Sudan Grass—This is the regular strain and is 
slightly earlier than 23 but not so leafy or pro- 
ductive. 1 lb. 35c; 10 Ibs. $3.00. Postpaid. 
Sudan Grass, Sweet—A cross between regula: 
Sudan Grass and Leoti Sweet Sorghum which 
makes it sweet and juicy. 1 lb. 40c; 10 lbs. 
$3.50. Postpaid. 
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ALSIKE OR SWEDISH CLOVER 
Trifolium hybridum—Sow 20 lbs. per acre. 
Perennial and does not winter kill. Will do 
better on moist land than any other variety of 
clover, is suitable for either hay or pasture. 
1 lb. 65c; 10 Ibs. $6.00. Postpaid. 
BIRDSFOOT TREFOIL 
Lotus corniculatus—Sow 5 lbs. per acre. Pro- 
duces 4 to 6 tons of hay per acre. Slow to 
start, best growth in second year. Plant in fall 
Domestic Narrowleaf—1 Ib. $1.35; 10 Ibs. $13.00. 
Imported Broadleaf—1 lb. $1.00; 10 lbs. $9.50. 
A&M ALFALFA 
Sow 20 lbs. per acre. 
Chilean (Common)—The most popular variety 
Excellent leafy forage and high quality hay 
Requires plenty of irrigation. Will stand ex- 
treme heat as well as low temperatures. A&M 
Superior Brand (Highland Grown): 1 Ib. 50e; 
5 lbs. $2.40. 
Hairy Peruvian—This variety is hardier and 
it does produce more hay the first year than 
common alfalfa, but it does not endure as well. 
1 Ib. 50c; 5 lbs. $2.40. 
African—Yields approximately 25% more than 
common alfalfa owing to ‘the fact that it will 
continue to grow at lower temperatures. 1 lb. 
50c; 5 lbs. $2.40. Postpaid. 
Indian—Practically the same as African but 
has slightly lower content of carotin. 1 lb. 
50c; 5 lbs. $2.40. Postpaid. 
HUBAM CLOVER 
Melilotus alba—Annual. Sow 12 to 15 lbs. per 
acre. A rapid growing annual sweet clover 
attaining a height of 7 feet. An excellent cover 
crop when planted in February or March. 1 lb. 
65c; 10 lbs. $6.00. Postpaid. 
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