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FOREIGN GRASSES 



Suited to All Soils and Climatic Conditions in the United States 



In the following list we offer choice, re-cleaned seeds of imported and native 

 gra |^ suited to the widely varied climatic conditions of this continent. 

 , « hile the various mixtures of grasses made up bv us, fullv described and illus- 

 trated on pages 1 and 2, cover the general needs of the American farmer for 

 permanent pasture, and permanent hay, yet sometimes conditions are such, that it is 

 necessary to grow some special grass, or combination of grasses to meet them. For 

 . , . instance, in sections where the rainfall is very light, or in hot Southern climates it is 

 advisable to grow such drought-resisting grasses as Awnless Brome Grass first introduced into 

 this country in ls*9 by us; or Johnson Grass and Bermuda Grass which succeed admirahlv in 

 such latitudes. (See page 3.) 



Then again, there are special soil conditions which have to be met bv prescribing suitable com- 

 binations ot grasses. \\ e are prepared at all times to make up special mixtures for such particular 

 purposes: and all correspondence relating to such matters will receive our prompt attention. Cus- 

 tomers writing us should send a description of soil and climate, and the purpose for which the crop 

 is to he grown, and if it is intended to be sown with a grain crop or alone. 



NOTES ON HAY CUTTING AND CURING— Timothy is at the best stage for cutting when 

 all the bloom has dropped and about two-thirds of the heads are of a brown color. Hay mad.- from 

 1 imothy cut at this time makes a more strength-giving and flesh-forming food than that mad.- from 

 timothy cut at an earlier or later period. When green or immature grass is cut it will make 

 neautiiul green colored hay, but the chemical changes which take place result in hay having 

 and bitter qualities, instead of a sweet taste which is natural when the Timothv "is cut at the 

 proper time. \\ hile the latter is brown, and may present a harsh, rough appearance, it i- - 

 to the taste consumed freely by the stock and they gain strength and become fat. The stalks of 

 green I imothy hay will be found black at the joints, and when chewed will be found bitter. It is 

 more difficult to keep free from mold when stored than that made from properly-ripened grass 

 Hay should not be exposed too long to the sun. Sweet-smelling, sweet-tasting hay carrving a 

 large per cent of the leaves of the original plant is best in quality and hay of this kind 

 cannot be made, when the crop is cut and exposed to the hot sunshine for a long time, 

 sunshine is helpful, of course, but in the production of first-class hay it is not necessary 

 to allow it to be bleached and parched. Aside from the loss of aroma bv long ex: 

 the sunshine a large per cent, of the leaves will shatter off in handling 'and thus 1 

 And when the leaves are lost, hay of poor quality is the result, for it has been shown that 8 

 more than three-fourths of the food nutrients of the entire plant is in the leaves.— From 

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BENT CREEPING or FIORIN i *SSS r «2" 



(Marsh or Broad Leaved Bent) 



Perennial. Time of flowering. July. Heisrht. 1 to 2 feet. 

 This grass is we U adapted for moist situations, and val- 

 uable for affording herbage in early spring and late autumn, 

 before other grasses have commenced or have stopped grow- 

 ing and in consequence is advantageously included in per- 

 manent pasture mixtures. It is also excellent for lawns. 

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Sow (if alone) 2 bushels per acre. Weight, about 20 lbs. 

 per bushel. Price on application. 



BENT RHODE ISLAND Agrostis <■<,„;,,„ * 



(Brown Bent or Dog's Bent) 

 Perennial. Time of flowering, June to July. H.-iirh'. 1 to 



Its hardy creeping habit renders it desirable for close 

 sward, and it is found to be a very desirable sort in some 

 some parts of the country for lawns. Sow (if alone) about 

 3 bushels per acre; weight. 14 lbs. per bushel. Price on 

 application. 



CANADA BLUE GRASS p«. Co,„ r 



Perennial. Time of flowering. July. Height, li to 12 inches. 

 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. Cows feeding 



on it yield the richest milk and finest butt.-r. Being of an 

 orras a strong turf. Not recommended for rocky knolls and should form a portion 

 liable to become troublesome owing to i r s as it shrinks very little in drying, it m 



exceedingly valuable pasture grass on dry, its bulk. Sow it' alone), 3 bushels pel 

 Price, 35c. per lb.; $4.50 per bushel; $30.00 per 100 lbs. 



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