THE BEST GRASS SEEDS ARE THE CHEAPEST 
Heavy Quality Grasses for Pasture 
Nicholson’s Tested Grass Seeds enjoy a most enviable reputation as to germination, purity and quality and are not to be 
confused with the lighter weight poor quality seeds that are usually offered at inviting prices. It is much to your advantage 
to plant a fewer pounds of better grade seed than more pounds of cheap seed that are trashy and often carry disease. 
Nicholson's Grass Seeds make a better pasture. 
Extra Fancy Bermuda 
Grass 
EXTRA FANCY BERMUDA GRASS SEED 
(Cynodon Dactylon). Will grow on almost 
any soil, makes splendid grazing as well as 
hay. In order to have best success in the 
growing of Bermuda Grass the seed should 
be planted in the spring or later summer, 
when the weather is warm and moist. If sown 
before a wet spell the seed will come up 
in a very short time after rain. Have the 
ground well prepared, then sow the seed 
broadcast, at the rate of 10 to 15 pounds per 
acre. After sowing run a roller over the land 
so as to firm the surface, as Bermuda Grass 
requires a firm seed bed. Bermuda Grass is 
also splendid to use in connection with other 
grasses and clovers for permanent pasture. 
Lb., $1.00; 2 lbs., $1.99, postpaid. Ask for 
Prices in larger quantities. 
Extra Fancy Hulled 
Bermuda Grass 
EXTRA FANCY HULLED BERMUDA GRASS. 
This is the same as our Extra Fancy Ber. 
muda Grass, but the hull is sare vert This 
operation hastens germination. Many of our 
customers have reported to us that their plant- 
ings of the hulled seed have come up in 
seven to ten days after sowing. One of our 
customers who sows large quantities of Ger- 
muda each season has written us that he will 
not use anything but the hulled seed in the 
future. He gave the hulled seed a fair trial 
and was certainly pleased and satisfied with 
the results. Lb., $1.35; 2 lbs., $2.50, postpaid. 
Please ask for prices in larger lots. 
Blue Panic 
A perennial deep-rooted bunch grass, pre- 
fering soil of high fertility and will grow 5 
or 6 feet high under best conditions. Adap- 
ted to areas that enjoy 25 inches or more an- 
nual rainfall. It is a sweet grass and makes 
good hay as well as pasture. Plant 1 to 2 
pounds in rows or 3 to 5 pounds to the acre 
broadcast. Lb., $1.85; 2 lbs., $2.50, postpaid. 
Please write for prices in larger lots. 
Blue Stem Grass Mixture 
Consists of Little and Big Blue Stem, Indian 
grass and Side Oat Grama grass. We handled 
this mixture last year for the first time and 
our supply was exhausted quickly. Broadcast 
10 pounds to the acre February through April, 
cover seed very lightly. Please writer for 
prices. 
King Ranch Blue Stem 
(Andropogon Ischaemum) 
King Ranch Yellow Blue Stem is a widely 
adapted, deep rooted grass. Grows well in 
both low and high altitudes, in heavy or light 
rain fall areas. This grass has an exception- 
ally deep rooting system. Has been used suc- 
cessfully for reclaiming oil fields, lands from 
which brush has been cut, weedy range lands 
and lands made bare by erosion. The seed 
contains considerable grass or hay, therefore 
requires very little or no covering. This grass 
responds well to nitrogen and phosphate fer- 
tilizers. Plant 2 pounds to the acre in rows or 
5 pounds to the acre broadcast. Ls., $2.35; 2 
lbs., $4.50, postpaid. Please write for prices in 
larger lots. 
Buffalo Grass 
BUFFALO GRASS. A most nutritious grass 
for all livestock. Does well on clay or heavy 
loam soil. As a whole it is well adapted to 
Texas. After starting, the plants spread rap- 
idly, by means of surface runners. Lb., $1.25; 
2 Ibs., $2.49, postpaid. Please ask for prices 
in larger quantities. 
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Brome-Smooth 
(Bromus Inermis) 
A perennial grass adapted to many soils 
and particuiarly valued for holding down 
light soils. Does best on well drained land 
and is drought resistant, but not worth while 
in low elevation areas. Grows 1 to 3 feet 
high. Does not like continued hot areas. 
Leaves are wide and smooth. Broadcast 15 
to 20 pounds per acre. Lb., 65c; 2 lbs., $1.20, 
postpaid. Please write for prices in larger lots. 
Carpet Grass 
FANCY CARPET GRASS (Axonopus Com- 
pressus). A perennial, spreading by creeping 
stems which root at every joint, thus forming 
a close, compact turf. Flourishes on land 
short in lime, thrives under grazing and tram- 
pling. Will stand more close grazing, tram- 
pling and overflow than any pasture grass 
known. In barren desert or piney woods 
plants. will produce a _ perpetual grazing 
ground. It is not a weed or a pest; plowing 
under will destroy it completely. The Govern- 
ment says in any Southern coastal plains or 
flat woods country this grass is better than 
Bermuda Grass. Grows 2 to pa feet high. 
Sow in September or October; also in Febru- 
ary, March and April at the rate of 10 to 15 
pounds per acre. Lb., $1.10; 2 lbs., $2.00, post- 
paid. Ask for prices in larger quantities. 
Dallis Grass 
DALLIS GRASS (Paspalum Dilatatum). Dal- 
lis Grass is a perennial, and is not a pest. It 
grows continuously, except in freezing 
weather, a smaller growth in proportion to 
the degree of dryness. While it comes nearer 
growing all the year around than any other 
grass. Dallis Grass will gradually choke out 
Johnson Grass and other weeds, if grazed 
fairly close. It needs only a start, in order 
to stop washes and gullies. It is very easy to 
eradicate, one plowing will kill it out. In our 
trial grounds we found it stood the hot, dry 
summer better than any other grass. 
li wiil grow on hilly, rough or washed land 
and puts them to beneficial use. We recom- 
mend that every farmer give Dallis Grass a 
thorough trial. Sow about 10 pounds per acre, 
or mix with other grasses and clover most 
any time of the year. 
FANCY SEED. Lb., 85c; 2 lbs., $1.60, post- 
paid. Please ask for prices in larger lots. 
Fescue-Kentucky 31 
Agricultural authorities claim this grass and 
Alta Fescue are identical. Our seed of Ken- 
tucky 31 originates in Kentucky and the Alta 
variety in the Pacific Northwest. Plant same 
as Alta Fescue. Lb., 75c; 2 lbs., $1.40, post- 
paid. Write for prices in larger lots. 
Fescue-Alta 
(Festuca Elatior Arundinacea) 
Alta Fescue does well in hot or cold areas 
and on most any type soil. It is drought re- 
sistant but will stand excessive moisture. It is 
a perennial and does not reach full produc- 
tivity until second growing season. Enjoys a 
growing period than most other 
grasses. Sow in spring or fall broadcasting 15 
to 20 pounds per acre.Lb., 75c; 2 lbs., $1.40, 
postpaid. Please write for prices in larger lots. 
Grama—Side Oat 
“Bouteloua Cartipendula”’ 
A widely adapted permanent perennial 
grass for pasture. This grass enjoys a long 
grazing period. Does best on limestone soils. 
Very drought resistant. It is not a pest, one 
plowing will eradicate the plant. Plant in 
the Spring _using 10 pounds to the acre, 
broadcast. Lb., $1.25; 2 lbs., $2.40, postpaid. 
Ask for prices in larger lots. 
Grama—Blue 
*“Bouteloua Eriopoda”’ 
Blue Grama furnishes excellent grazing on 
Western Ranges in both the spring and fall 
of the year. It is best adapted to West Texas 
and higher altitudes of the Southwest and 
Mexico. On level land it will make a dense 
turf, but on higher land it produces a bunch 
type grass. Plant in the spring using eight 
to ten pounds to the acre, broadcast. Lb., 65c; 
2 lbs., $1.20, postpaid. 
Harding Grass 
(Phalaris Tuberosa) 
A perennial that will stand hot or cold but 
not sub-zero weather. Will grow on most any 
soil. Will stand some floodings but is also 
drought resistant. Leaves are wide and abun- 
dant. Grows 2 to 6 feet high with a heavy 
rooting system. Makes good winter growth in 
mild weather areas. May prove popular in the 
South. Lb., $1.25; 2 Ilbs., $2.40, postpaid. 
Write for prices in larger lots. 
Indian 
“Sorghastrum Nutans”’ 
Indian is a tall perennial bunch grass, usu- 
ally planted in mixed pastures, does well on 
sandy soil as well as some types of clay 
soils. Plant in the spring, using 10 pounds 
per acre, broadcast. Lb., $1.75; 2 lbs., $3.40, 
postpaid. 
Johnson Grass 
JOHNSON GRASS (Sorghum Halpense). 
Considered one of the finest grasses for hay 
in the South. The only objection is that it is 
difficult to eradicate. Lb., 65c: 2 lbs., $1.20, 
postpaid. Please ask for prices in larger lots. 
Kentucky Blue Grass 
KENTUCKY BLUE GRASS (Poa Pratensis). 
e have seen ey good results in 
Texas where planted in the shade of large 
trees. One pound of seed will sow 10x20 feet, 
the equivalent of 200 square feet. Forty 
pounds per acre are required for pasture 
sowing. Sow in fall for best results. Please 
write for prices. 
Love Grass 
LOVE GRASS (Eragrostis Curvula). Weeping 
love grass introduced by the Soil Conserva- 
tion Service a few years ago is proving satis- 
factory in some sections of Texas and Okla- 
homa. It is a perennial and native of Africa. 
One pound will plant an acre. Lb., $2.50; 2 
lbs., $4.80, postpaid. 
SAND LOVE (Erogrostis Trichodes). A oer 
palatable summer perennial grass of bunc 
growth. Does best on light sandy soil and 
will thrive on 18-inch annual rainfall. Will 
do fairly well on heavier soils. Plant in the 
psring, one to two pounds to the acre. Lb., 
$1.35; 2 Ibs., $2.60, postpaid. 
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