THE GRASSES— YORKSHIRE FOG. 67 



opinions are taken) says that he does not recommend 

 the sowing of F. loliacea, and does not consider the high 

 cost of its seed a necessary outlay, although the plant 

 is admirable on those soils where it will remain con- 

 stant. 



Yorkshire Fog, of Meadow Soft Grass. 



{Holcus lanatus.) 



Average germination, according to Dr. Stebler, is 50 

 per cent. 



There seems to be a wonderful divergence of opinion 

 about this grass. Some authorities dis- 

 miss it as a noxious weed, or denounce 

 it in most vigorous language, while 

 others seem to take a more appreciative 

 view of it. The reading of the contra- 

 dictory opinions given below will cause 

 one some bewilderment. 



Dr. Paenell says the only advantages 

 this grass possesses are its being pro- 

 ductive and easy of cultivation. It has "^ "^° °°'' 

 no merits either for pasture or hay, as cattle of every 

 kind, especially horses, seem to dislike it. It attains 

 its greatest degree of luxuriance on light moist soils of 

 a peaty nature. 



E. F. Hansen (Plon, 1827) says it is a sweet and 

 succulent grass, much sought after when in a green 

 state by cows and sheep. If cut and saved before the 

 opening out of the flower stalk, it gives a hay which 

 cannot be excelled in quality, and which is much liked, 

 especially by horses. 



CuETis thinks that, if not disliked by cattle on 



