216 GKASS SEEDS. 



Plat stalked Poa (Poa Compressa), August. 



Piorin Broad Leaved Bent (Agrostis Stolon ifera), 

 August. 



Yarrow (Achillea Milleafolium), August. 



Whicli vegetate with most vigor in Autumn. 



The preparation of land for grass seeds is of mate- 

 rial importance to the success of forming good grass 

 lands. Prom the fibrous nature of the roots of the 

 grass plants in most cases, and the diminutiveness 

 of the seeds, it is necessary that lands which are in- 

 tended to be laid down to a state of sward should be 

 always brought into as fine a state of pulverization 

 and mellowness as possible, before the seeds are 

 sown ; for the seeds can neither be sown with so 

 much regularity, nor vegetate in so equal a manner, 

 nor extend their roots and establish themselves at 

 fi[rst so eflfectually in the land, when the surface 

 mould is in a clotted, lumpy state. Besides, a rough, 

 uneven surface will require a much greater quantity 

 of seed than land with a dry finely pulverized, smooth 

 surface. 



A chain harrow, or a grass one, should be used 

 when seeds are not drilled in. And if any doubts 

 exist about the quality of the seed, a much greater 

 quantity than is recommended should be sown. 



CHAPTER V. 



CrEASs Seeds. — Selection, Mixture and Sowing of. 



Por want of distinguishing and selecting grasses 

 for seed, the Parmer in many instances, fills his pas- 



