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BULLETIN 941, U. S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE. 



In seeding land to grass without cultivation or harrowing, the best 

 results have been obtained by first burning the area thoroughly, so 

 that the ground is free from leaves and brush. The seed is sown 



Fig. 14. — Above, woods which were deadened a few years ago. Measures were not taken to prevent the 

 growth of sprouts and underbrush, and as a consequence this land has no pasture value to-day. Lower, 

 similar land, on which, after deadening, goats kept the sprouts killed back. This land in a short time 

 will be an excellent pasture. 



broadcast, usually during the spring months. Eight to 12 pounds of 

 mixed seeds, consisting of 1 bushel of bluegrass, 1 bushel of timothy, 

 and 3 pounds of white clover seed, are sown to the acre. The first 

 year the grass should not be closely pastured. Some operators allow 



