Pastuees and Pasture Grass Mixtures 



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could be acconiplished. Weeds and unconsiimed grass can be 

 mowed to advantage. Harrowing pastures at intervals is a 

 practice that is often very beneficial, as it breaks the sod and 

 scatters the droppings of the animals. Poor spots may be fer- 



tilized, harrowed, and reseeded. 



Fig. 700. — Sectiox.s of Permanent Pasture. 



SUMMARY 



The large pasture area of j^ew York is in poor condition, firsi, 

 because it was not prepared especially for pasture purposes, 

 reliance being almost entirely placed on natural agencies to make 

 good gTazing land ; and, second, because it has been neglected. 

 Observation and experience show that intelligent effort directed 

 to our pasture fields will give results. Pastures need tillage. 

 They respond to intelligent fertilization. Pasture mixtures are 

 important in seeding. By using the proper combination, more 

 feed can be obtained throughout the season and plants suited 

 to the particular situation can be introduced. The' general man- 

 agement of the pastures must be so planned that the grass plants 

 have a fair show. Attention to a few details will be fully repaid 

 in the results that accrue. 

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