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BETTER PASTURES FEED MORE CATTLE 
THE FOLLOWING GRASSES FOR HAY OR PASTURE 
REED’S CANARY GRASS—A perennial grass that will thrive in 
marshy places, stands under wa-er for weeks without injury, 
yields enormous tonnage of hay with feed value equal to 
wheat bran. Sow any time beiore June 26th at the rate of 
10 to 12 pounds per acre, broadcast. It forms a sod rapidly 
through the spreading of underground roots. Makes your 
lowlands grow profitable crops. 
PERENNIAL RYE GRASS—A very valuable variety for per- 
manent pasture. Succeeds well on almost any soil, but is 
articularly adapted to moderately moist or irrigated lands. 
Sow 20 to 30 pounds per acre in spring. 
BROME GRASS (Bromus Inermis)—Yields enormous crops of 
splendid hay. and affords early and abundant pasture. 
MEADOW FESCUE, or ENGLISH BLUE GRASS- -Of great value 
zon permanent pasture and for hay. Does best on irrigated 
and. 
PERMANENT PASTURE MIXTURE—We highly recommend the 
following ratio for a well balanced permanent pasture mix- 
ture: 25% Orchard Grass; 30% Brome Grass; 20% Perennial 
Rye Grass; 17% Meadow Fescue and 8% Yellow Blossom 
Sweet Clover: Sow 25 to 30 pounds per acre. Sow broadcast, 
cover lightly and keep wet until well started. 
ORCHARD GRASS—Often sown with Alfaifa to give a stronger 
and better hay. It will stand drought or will do well in the 
shade. Orchard Grass givés a heavy tonnage in permanent 
pasture, furnishes the first green bite in the spring and the 
last in the fall. ¥ 
INTERMEDIATE WHEATGRASS—A sod forming grass intro- 
duced from U. S. D. A. It is more drought resistant than 
smooth brome. The plants. start in early spring and are 
relished by all livestock. 
TIMOTHY—Of hay grasses, Timothy leads all. Thrives on clay 
or heavy loams, wet or boggy soils, or in mountainous dis- 
tricts. At higher elevations where fewer grasses and clovers 
are adaptable, Timothy is the most important hay and pas- 
ture crop. Alone, sow 12 pounds to the acre. or with clover, 
10 pounds Timothy and 6 pounds clover. 
RED TOP—A valuable grass for moist soils. It makes a good 
permanent stand and is well adapted to pastures. It has 
been grown very successfully even on alkali and bottom land 
where many other grasses have failed. It is used also as a 
lawn grass as it makes a fine stem and good turf. Sow 15-25 
pounds per acre.” 
SUDAN GRASS—One of: the best catch crops to plant when late 
seeding is necessary. Can be cut every six weeks until frost. 
Frost kills it entirely. A real drought resister, renewing its 
growth immediately when rain comes. An enormous hay 
yielder and the hay can be fed in unlimited quantities with- 
out any danger to stock. 
SEE INCLOSED PRICE SHEET FOR PRICES ON ALL. THE 
ABOVE AND OTHER VARIETIES AND KINDS OF SEED 
If the above grasses or mixtures are not suited to your needs 
please write us describing your soil and climatic conditions—per- 
haps we can help you. Special mixtures will be made to suit you. 
Quality is! protected on all these seeds by the MILE HIGH 
Brand. Perhaps you are familiar with our High Altitude Grown 
Seeds and know the results that can be expected from them. 
CYCLONE SEED SOWER 
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EED SOWER any amount desired. Sows alfalfa, 
clover, grass or small grains very 
satisfactorily. 
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