BARLEl, ORCHARD-GRASS 65 



Barley is particularly well adapted for late fall 

 forage, as it is not injured by light frosts, as are 

 oats. It may be seeded the middle of August, at 

 the rate of two to two and one -half bushels per 

 acre, depending on the character of soil, and will 

 make a succulent forage after frost has killed the 

 ordinary summer plants. 



Its composition is similar to that of oats. If it 

 has reached the heading stage, it will contain a 

 high content of dry matter. It is richer than oats 

 in protein. It is highly relished by all farm 

 animals. Because of its season of growth, it is a 

 very useful plant in the saving of regular winter 

 forage materials. The yields run from five to seven 

 tons per acre. 



Barley also makes excellent late fall pasture. 

 Of course the quantity of food secured by pastur- 

 ing is much less than if the crop is harvested and 

 taken directly to the barn or paddock for feeding. 

 Owing to the fact that it matures late, it is not 

 generally useful for hay. 



ORCHARD -GRASS 



Orchard - grass (Dactylis glomerata) is among 

 the earliest grasses that are useful for soiling or 

 for pasture. It possesses many valuable charac- 

 teristics, and is worthy of more careful attention 

 than is usually accorded it. Its chief advantage 



