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greater distinction between mixtures intended for temporary 

 and those intended for permanent pastures ; (2) the 

 greater distinction between mixtures intended for different 

 classes of land ; (3) the omission of small quantities of 

 many grasses ; (4) the much greater use of Cocksfoot and 

 the lessened use of Perennial Rye. 



It cannot be too strongly emphasised that these sugges- 

 tions are merely for generalised conditions, and that in every 

 particular circumstance some modification will almost cer- 

 tainly be necessary. 



TABLE IV. 



GRASS MIXTURES USUALLY EMPLOYED. 

 For 3 to 6 years : 



Perennial Rye . . 16 pounds per acre 



Italian Rye . . 5 

 Cocksfoot 3 



Red Clover 3 



White Clover 2 



For Permanent Pasture : 



ON LIGHT TO MEDIUM LAND. 



Perennial Rye . . 12 pounds per acre 

 Italian Rye 4 ,, 



Cocksfoot 8 



Dogstail .. 1 



Red Clover .. 3 

 White Clover 2 



