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is applicable only when the soil is of a sandy nature, or in excellent physical 

 condition. Otherwise, it is generally best to distribute the seed behind 

 the drill hoes, and allow it to become covered by the action of rain. 



The wheelbarrow seeder is also used, and where the seeding by the 

 above-mentioned method cannot be entrusted to thoroughly competent 

 labor, it is better to use the wheelbarrow seeder. In this way the operator 

 has only the seeding of grass to look after and will do a better job than is 

 likely to be done when the seeding is combined with the distribution of 

 grain and fertilizers all in one operation. 





Rows or Timothy, Each Propagated by Slips from the Original Seedlings.* 

 Each row represents a distinct type. Note the variation in size and vigor. 



When winter grains are grown, most of the timothy is seeded with 

 them in the fall. When seeded in this way it makes but little growth the 

 succeeding year, and no hay crop is secured. The second year a full 

 crop of hay is secured. In some localities timothy is seeded alone in the 

 fall. This method is applicable in the southern portion of the timothy 

 region. It involves more labor, but results in a full crop of hay during 

 the following season. 



Where spring-sown grains prevail, timothy is more frequently seeded 

 with them in the spring. With this method, no crop is secured the first 



i Farmers' Bulletin, 514, U. S. Dept. of Agriculture. 



