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The land should be fall plowed, disked and harrowed thoroughlj', 

 and the seed sown in the spring except in California, Oregon, and 

 Washington, and probably in the Southern States, where it is prefer- 

 able to sow in October or November. Sow broadcast at the rate of 

 18 to 20 pounds per acre and harrow in thoroughly. 



The yield of hay varies from 1 to 4^ tons per acre according to 

 climatic conditions, amount of seed sown, and fertility of the soil. 

 In quality it is equal to timothy, both in regard to palatability and 

 nutritive value. 



It is essentially an early spring and late fall pasture grass, produc- 

 ing a very compact sod and a heavy growth of leaves. All kinds of 

 stock eat it with relish. 



It has remarkable drought-resisting qualities and is the most suit- 

 able grass yet introduced for the dry regions of the West and North- 

 west. When once established it will withstand a temperature of 

 many degrees below zero without being injured. 



Where frequent rotation is desired smooth brome-grass should not 

 be sown as it is not so easily killed as the more common grasses used 

 in rotations. 



P. Beveridge Kennedy, Ph. D., 



Assistant in Division of Agrostology. 

 Approved : 



James Wilson, 



Secretary of Agriculture. 



Washington, D. C, December 1, 1899. 



