BARLEY ,ORCHARD-GRASS 65 
Barley is particularly well adapted for late fall 
forage, as it is not injured by light frosts, as are 
oats. It may be seeded the middle of August, at 
the rate of two to two and one-half bushels per 
acre, depending on the character of soil, and will 
make a succulent forage after frost has killed the 
ordinary summer plants. 
Its composition is similar to that of oats. If it 
has reached the heading stage, it will contain a 
high content of dry matter. It is richer than oats 
in protein. It is highly relished by all farm 
animals. Because of its season of growth, it is a 
very useful plant in the saving of regular winter 
forage materials. The yields run from five to seven 
tons per acre. 
Barley also makes excellent late fall. pasture. 
Of course the quantity of food secured by pastur- 
ing is much less than if the crop is harvested and 
taken directly to the barn or paddock for feeding. 
Owing to the fact that it matures late, it is not 
generally useful for hay. 
ORCHARD-GRASS 
Orchard - grass (Dactylis glomerata) is among 
the earliest grasses that are useful for soiling or 
for pasture. It possesses many valuable charac- 
teristics, and is worthy of more careful attention 
than is usually accorded it. Its chief advantage 
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