MIXTURES FOR TEMPORARY PASTURE 565 



A.— Mixtures for Temporary Pasture of four to six years' 

 duration on good average loams. 

 In such mixtures as these the amount of ground covered by 

 Italian rye-grass should not be more than 5 per cent., perennial 

 rye-grass not more than 10 per cent, and the red clover not 

 more than 25 per cent, respectively, as none of these plants 

 last six years as a rule. 



On heavier soils the Alsike clover, perennial rye-grass, Timothy 

 and meadow foxtail should be increased and the other plants de- 

 creased correspondingly. Rough-stalked meadow-grass should 

 be added. 



On dry soils the Timothy and meadow foxtail should be de- 

 creased, and taU oat-grass and golden oat-grass should be added 

 to the mixture. 



For six year leys the amount of space alloted to red clover 

 should be reduced, and a corresponding area given to the Alsike 

 and white clovers. 



B. — Mixtures for Permanent Pasture. 



In mixtures for permanent pastures, Italian rye-grass should be 



