THE GRASSES— TIMOTHY GRASS. 81 



Timothy Grass. 



(Phleum prateme.) 

 Seed weighs 50 lbs. per busheL 



Standard of germination — some seedsmen guarantee 

 95 per cent. 



Flowers third week in June, and ripens its seed end 

 of July. 



Sinclair says it is a most valuable grass for hay, but 

 as the aftermath is inconsiderable, it should be com- 

 bined with other species, whose produce consists chiefly 

 of lattermath. It is remarkable for its weighty produce 

 of culms, which are more nutritive than those of any 

 other grass. It should always form a part of mixtures 

 for permanent pasture or alternate husbandry. 



Dr. Paenell says it is a hard, coarse grass, not much 

 liked either by horses, cows, goats, or sheep. It has 

 been highly recommended for hay, as the stems — 

 during the time the seeds are ripe — contain more 

 nutritive matter than the stems of most other grasses. 



CuKTis says it affects wet soils, and is very pro- 

 ductive, but coarse and late. It has no excellence, that 

 he could see, which Meadow Foxtail does not possess 

 in an equal degree. 



Chakles Johnson says that where quantity rather 

 than quality is an object in making hay, the Timothy is 

 fully equal, if not indeed superior, in yield to Meadow 

 Foxtail, but the hay is harsh and wiry. All of its 

 better qualities are dependent on the depth and re- 

 tentive character of the soil. On a moderately rich 

 and tenacious soU it is a durable and nutritious grass, 

 though too coarse to be generally liked by cattle, 

 unless in the spring, when the early and abundant 



