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* For extreme saturated soils: Substitute Reed Canarygrass (Phalaris arundinacea) for Red <br />Top Grass and Rabbitfoot Grass (Polypogon nonspeliensis) for Timothy. Same seed rate. <br />Seed Mix #7 - Irrigated Alfalfa Hayland Mix <br />Species <br />Scientific Name <br />1. Medicago sativa <br />2. Dactylis glomerata <br />3. Bromus brebersteinii <br />Common Name <br />Alfalfa <br />Orchardgrass <br />Meadow Brome <br />Drilled <br />Rate lbs. <br />PLS /Acres* <br />12 <br />8 <br />7 <br />27 <br />Note: Alfalfa seed must be inoculated with a specific strain of Rhizobium bacteria. 70 Ibs /acre of <br />oats should also be planted as a first year cover crop when planting this mixture. <br />Seed Mix #7 - Recommended Varieties <br />Alfalfa - Lahontan (Vernal, Ladak 65, Dawson or other recommended flemish varieties)" <br />Orchardgrass - Latar <br />All species contained in Seed Mixes #5, #6 and #7 are introduced. The introduced species support <br />the proposed postmining land use, and the referenced literature and individuals (presented in the <br />following paragraph) support the fact that these species are desirable and necessary to achieve <br />the postmining land use. <br />Species selection forthe irrigated pasture mixes was based on (1) irrigated pasture mixtures should <br />be simple, with one to two grasses and a legume; (2) the legume should be a persistent, adapted, <br />non - bloating species; and (3) the grass component should be palatable, nutritious, persistent and <br />compatible in the stand. Alfalfa, the desirable legume for Seed Mix #5 is selected for its long history <br />of production and longevity in the local area. Dean Stenot, Soil Conservation Service local <br />Extension Agent (now with the Bureau of Land Management, Norwood Office), recommended <br />varieties shown in Seed Mix #5. Birdsfoot trefoil, selected as the legume for Seed Mix #6, is a <br />long -lived perennial forage legume that is non - bloating, winter hardy, and adapted to a range of <br />site conditions including poorly drained sites. Though a slow starter, once established it is <br />(Revised 1- 15 -03) 2.05.4(2)(e) - 8 .'R „ 5g <br />J3 moa 20P? <br />