216 ^ GRASS SEEDS. 



Flat stalked Poa (Poa Compressa), August. 



Florin Broad Leaved Bent (Agrostis Stolonifera), 

 xiugust 



Yarrow (Achillea Milleafoliuin), August. 



Wliicli vegetate with most vigor in Autumn. 



The preparation of land for grass seeds is of mate- 

 rial importance to the success of forming good grass 

 lands. From the fibrous nature of the roots of the 

 grass plants in most cases, and the diminutiveness 

 of the seeds, it is necessary that lands which are in- 

 tended to be laid down to a state of sward should be . 

 always brought into as fine a state of pulverization 1 

 and mellowness as possible, before the seeds are 

 sown ; for the seeds can neither be sown with so 

 much regularity, nor vegetate in so equal a manner, 

 nor extend their roots and establish themselves at 

 first so effectually in the land, when the surface 

 mould is in a clotted, lumpy state. Besides, a rough, 

 uneven surface will require a much greater quantity 

 of seed than land with a dry finely pulverized, smooth 

 surface. 



A chain harrow, or a grass one, should be used 1 

 when seeds are not drilled in. And if any doubts 

 exist about the quality of the seed, a much greater 

 quantity than is recommended should be sov/n. 



CHAPTER Y. 



Geass Seeds. — Selection^ Mixture and Sowing of. 



For want of distinguishing and selecting grasses 

 for seed, the Farmer in many instances, fills his pas- 



