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CHAPTEK XI. 



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FOWL MEADOW, FALSE KED TOP (Poa Serotina) 49 



Specific character Known and cultivated in the New Eng- 

 land States from an early period Yields well on land 

 suitable for its cultivation ; in what its merits consist ; 

 should enter largely into mixtures, sown on favorite soils. 



CHAPTER XII. 



CRESTED DOGSTAIL (Cynosurus Cristatus) 50 



Specific character, analysis Its habits of growth and pres- 

 ence in abundance in the best English meadows and pas- 

 tures ; should enter into lawn mixtures Introduced into 

 this country Weight of seeds per bushel. 



CHAPTEK XIII. 



SHEEPS' FESCUE (Festuca Ovina) 52 



Specific character- ; how it may be distinguished from the 

 other fescues Admirably adapted for sheep lands ; not 

 suitable for sowing on lawns ; quantity sown per acre ; 

 weight of seeds per bushel. 



CHAPTER XIV. 



HARD FESCUE GRASS (Festuca Duriuscula) 53 



Specific character, analysis Thrives on a great variety of 

 soils, and produoes well ; resists the effects of drought to 

 a great extent Adapted for sowing in parks and pleas- 

 ure grounds ; seeds to enter a mixture ; weight of seeds 

 per bushel. 



CHAPTER XV. 



MEADOW FESCUE (Festuca Pratensis) 54 



Specific character Similar in appearance to rye grass, but 

 superior in some respects Grows well in a variety of 

 soils ; produces abundance of seeds ; highly recommended 

 for cultivation ; grateful to stock of all kinds ; weight per 

 bushel of seeds. 



CHAPTER XVI. 



TALLER or MEADOW FESCUE (Festuca Elatior) 55 



Specific charaater Larger [nearly double] than Festuca 

 Pratensis ; yields well, and is relished by cattle ; valuable 

 to sow on moist lands ; of rapid growth, keeping down 

 inferior kinds and weeds , quantity seeds sown per acre ; 

 weight of seeds per bushel. 



