pounds will seed an acre if the seed is good, but, as a rule, it will be found 

 that a large per cent of the seed will nt)t germinate. 



Redtop 



This grass gi'ows very generally over the country. 



Soil 



While it is best adapted to wet lands, it does very well on a great 

 variety of soils, both in humid sections and in arid countries. 



Uses 



Redtop is valuable both for hay and pasture. It makes an extremely 

 tough sod and is very lasting. 



Orchard Grass 



This gi'ass is noted for its drouth-resisting qualities. It starts early 

 in the spring and blooms early. 



Uses 



It is useful for hay and pasture, but if not eaten closely or as fast as it 

 grows, it is shunned by stock, for it loses its palatability as it becomes 

 older. Unless cut for hay when in blossom, it becomes very woody. 



Seeding 



It can be sown with a nurse crop either durmg the fall or spring, or 

 alone. The best results are secured when sown in the spring and culti- 

 vated lightly by using a peg tooth harrow. Twenty to thirty pounds is 

 usually sown per acre, if intended for hay. If the object is to secure 

 seed, a less amount should be used. 



Brome Grass 



This grass is noted for its ability to resist drouth and extreme cold. 

 The plant has a very deep and abundant root system, and requires a 

 fertile soil. 



Uses 



It is said to be more valuable for pasture than for hay. In nutrients, 

 it equals timothy, but does not command as high a price on the market. 



Harvesting 



It should be harvested for seed when the heads have assumed a deep, 

 purplish shade. If left until they are brown, much seed will be lost by 

 shell'ng. It is customary to cut with a binder and handle like grain. 

 If the stubble is left high, the undergrowth can be mowed for hay after 

 the seed crop has been removed. 



