Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-05-14

OF pasture adapted to the south Tor
grazing by hogs, Bermuda and bur
clover will likely prove the most satls-
factory Bermuda is the best sod FORM
ing grass we have and its cultivation
may be widely extended. The trampins
and roofing to which hogs may subject
il do not injure il because it so readily
re-establishes itself. But clover is val
liable as an amendment TO Bermuda be-
cause it grows during the fall. winte'
land spring when the Bermuda is DOR
mant.
As TO the best methods of establish
ing these various grasses opinions differ
Probably Bermuda and carpet grass cal
best be established by sowing the seed
or BY planting root stalks. Where one
can obtain plenty of sets cheaply
they should be used. In case they are
NOT available then seeding may be re-
sorted 20. Six TO eight pounds OF SEED
will generally be the right amount to
use. Seeding should not be done until
the ground is thoroughly warmed up
and rapid termination and the quick es-
adjustment of the grass is likely to
take place. Throughout Georgia and the
other southeastern states carpet grass
will as a rule, come in naturally II
the lands are damp and are kept open
and are grazed closely. These are i'm
portant and essential facts to bear in
mind.
Where one proposes to use combina-
tions of the foregoing grasses AM
clovers. the following mixtures are sug-
gested as representing standard rates OF
seeding per acre for these crops: Ber-
muda grass. 5 pounds; carpet grass,
pounds: Dallas grass, to s pounds,
white clover. 5 to 6 pounds; Lespedeza
Is to 90 pounds; bur clover, to o
bushels sown in the bur. If several OF
these grasses and clovers are to be
combined into one combination then the
amount of seed suggested may be re-
duced by one-third or one-fourth. over
seeding is a waste of money, but un-
derseeding is to be avoided. Frequently
only about half a stand is obtained, and
while this is not always traceable TO
the amount of seed used. it often hap
pens that a part of that sown is not
viabIe. hence one cannot expect undes
such circumstances to obtain a uniform
stand When a uniform stand Is not
obtained erosion will set in unless ef-
forts are made to cover all the groun1
as quickly as possible. Bur clover may
be sown broadcast in July or in rows
probably a little later. 1t is rather
slow in developing and much cannot
be expected from it the first year.
fall or early spring. 1t is one Of the
most valuable amendments TO our pas
lures. 1t should be incorporated. there
fore, in every mixture where it is likely
to establish itself. The other varieties
mentioned may be seeded during Feb
ruary. March or April, depending on the
location. the character of the soil and
the climate conditions prevailing.
The time has arrived In the south
when a greater study and effort to es
tabIish grasses to be utilized for per-
manent pastures must be undertaken.
There should be an area of this type
on every farm, no matter how small
II constitutes one Of our most desir-
able assets. Let us endeavor to pro-
mote the cultivation and establishment
Of permanent pastures on a basis com
nensurate with our needs. AS we do
this our live stock industry will grow
and expand.