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SKETCHES OF RURAL AFFAIRS. 



season, sufficient for the support of five couple of ewes 

 and lambs per acre. In some instances the culture of 

 this grass has been laid aside, on account of the long 

 time it occupies in attaining perfection, and also because 



MEADOW CAT'S-TAIL GRASS. 



MEADOW JESCUE GRASS 



it only thrives in perfection on lands that are neithe 

 very moist nor very dry. It is on this account less 

 fitted for the alternate husbandry ; but it is one of the 

 best grasses known for permanent pasture. 



