HENDERSON'S FARMERS MANUAL 



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AWNLESS BROME GRASS 



(Brnmus Inermis) 



This luxuriant, drought-resisting, hardy peren- 

 nial grass, introduced by us in 1889, has proven 

 to be a most important and valuable hay 

 and pasture grass, thriving under the trying 

 conditions of the dry regions of the West and 

 Northwest. It is very hardy, living through 

 winters where the temperature falls many de- 

 grees below zero. It roots deeply, grows rapidly, 

 in good soils attaining a height of 4 feet, yield- 

 ing up to 4 tons of cured hay per acre. Sow the 

 seed broadcast (20 to 25 lbs. per acre) in spring 

 or early summer. 



Price, 35c. per lb.; $4.50 per bushel of 

 14 lbs.; $30.00 per 100 lbs. 



BERMUDA GRASS (Cynodon Dactylon) 



Adapted for the Southern States, as it 

 withstands drought and the scorching rays 

 of the sun. This grass is noted for the 

 peculiar habit of its growth; the wiry roots 

 of the grass in running over the surface of 

 the ground form a strong, fibrous matting. 

 For that reason it is sown largely for the pur- 

 pose of binding banks of creeks and dams, etc. 

 It is, however, pre-eminently a pasture grass, 

 does not succeed further north than Virginia. 

 Sow 6 lbs. per acre. 



Price, 55c. per lb.; $50.00 per 100 lbs. 



CANADA BLUE GRASS (Poa Compressa) 



A valuable grass for hard, dry soils. It grows 

 on land so poor and thin as to exclude the growth 

 of other grasses. It is especially valuable for 

 dairy pastures. As it shrinks very little in 

 drying, it makes heavy hay in proportion to 

 its bulk. Sow (if alone) 3 bushels per acre. 

 Weight of bushel, 14 lbs. 



Price, 45c. per lb.; S6.00 per bushel; $40.00 

 per 100 lbs. 



CHEWINGS NEW ZEALAND 



r LSCUE (Festuca Chewings) 



Adapted for pastures and resists extreme 

 drought, thrives on inferior soils, gravelly banks 

 and exposed hills. Its large production of fine 

 root leaves makes it a good bottom grass. Weight 

 of bushel 20 lbs. Sow (if alone) 2 bushels per acre. 



Price, 55c. per lb.; $11.00 per bushel; $50.00 

 per 100 lbs. 



COLONIAL BENT Ugrostis tenuis) 



Waipa Brown of New Zealand, forms a 

 brownish green turf. Grown principally in 

 mixtures for fine lawns or athletic turfs. Thrives 

 well on acid soils. Weight of bushel, 20 lbs. 

 Sow 2 bushels per acre. 



Price, $2.10 per lb.; $41.00 per bushel; 

 $195.00 per 100 lbs. 



CREEPING BENT 



(South German Mixed Bent or Agrostis Species) 

 This grass is well adapted for moist situations. 

 and valuable for affording herbage in early 

 spring and late autumn, before other grasses 

 have commenced or have stopped growing 

 and in consequence is advantageously included 

 in permanent pasture mixtures. It is also 

 excellent for lawns. Sow (if alone) 2 bushels 

 per acre. Weight, about 20 lbs. per bushel. 

 Price, $2.10 per lb.; $41.00 per bushel; 

 $197.50 per 100 lbs. 



CRESTED DOGSTAIL (Cynosuruscristatus) 

 A fine, short grass, that should enter into all 

 permanent pasture mixtures, especially for 

 dry, hard soils and hills pastured with sheep. 

 Sheep fed in pastures where this abounds are 

 less subject to foot rot; desirable for lawn mix- 

 tures. Sow (if alone) 1J4 bushels per acre. 

 Weight, about 21 lbs. per bushel. 



Price, 45c. per lb.; $8.50 per bushel; $40.00 

 per 100 lbs. 



ENGLISH RYE-GRASS iLotium perenne) 



It produces an abundance of remarkably 

 fine foliage, tillers out close to the ground 

 and soon forms a compact sward. After being 

 cut it grows up in a very short time and remains 

 bright and green throughout the season; it 

 consequently is well adapted for lawn mixtures. 

 It is also a good variety for hay if cut when in 

 blossom, as it is then most nutritious; if cut 

 much later it becomes woody. Sow (if alone) 2J^ 

 to 3 bushels per acre. Weight per bushel, 24 lbs. 



Price, 30c. per lb.; $6.50 per bushel; $25.00 

 per 100 lbs. 



FINE-LEAVED SHEEP'S FESCUE 



(Festuca ovina tenuifolia) 



Cattle are very fond of it, and it grows 

 naturally in many parts of the world. It is 

 very suitable for permanent pasture, especially 

 on uplands and dry soils. Its rich, dark green 

 gives a fine appearance to hay, and renders it 

 also valuable for lawn mixtures for dry situa- 

 tions. Sow (if alone) 3 bushels per acre. 

 Weight, about 14 lbs. per bushel. 



Price, $1.00 per lb.; $13.00 per bushel; 

 $90.00 per 100 lbs. 



HARD FESCUE (Festuca duriuscula) 



A dwarf-growing, very hardy grass of great 

 value, for permanent pastures. In hay its 

 presence indicates superior quality, and after 

 being mown it produces a very large quantity 

 of food. It comes early, stands long droughts 

 well; stock eat it with avidity, especially sheep. 

 Sow (if alone) 2J^ bushels per acre. Weight 

 about 12 lbs. per bushel. 



Price, 45c. per lb.; $5.00 per bushel; $40.00 

 per 100 lbs. 



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