KENTUCKY BLUEGRASS SEED. 



portioned to the percentage of germination. Unfortunately, no such 

 system prevails in the United States, and the domestic trade uses the 

 bulk of the bluegrass seed that has been spoiled by careless handling. 



ADULTERATION. 



Another matter seriously affecting the quality of the seed is the 

 adulteration of Kentucky bluegrass seed with that of Canada blue- 

 grass. These seeds resemble each other closely, and more than one 

 firm, even among those doing business in and near Kentuck} r , has sold 

 adulterated seed. Canada bluegrass undoubtedly has its place, but 

 that place is where Kentucky bluegrass does not succeed. When the 

 latter is wanted, the Canada seed is worthless or worse than worth- 

 less, and the Kentucky farmers have reason for protesting against a 

 practice injurious to their pastures. 



SOURCE OF THE MARKET SUPPLY. 



The Kentucky bluegrass seed for sale on the American market is all 

 home grown. Although the bluegrass as a pasture and meadow crop 



Fig. 1.— Map showing areas in United States and Canada where Kentucky and Canada bluegrass seed 



are harvested. 



The bluegrass region of Kentucky. The bulk of the Kentucky bluegrass 

 seed is harvested from this area. 



Areas in which a limited quantity of Keutucky bluegrass seed is harvested. 

 Area in which Canada bluegrass seed is harvested. 



has spread over most of eastern North America, the harvesting of the 

 seed is limited to a few localities (tig. 1). The best known, as well as 



