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TALL MEADOW OAT GRASS 



Botanical, Arrhenatherum avenaceum. German, Franzosisches 

 Raygras. French, Avoine elevee 



Perennial. Flowers in May and June. Height, 2 to 4 feet. 



(The Avena Elatior of Linnaeus) also known as Evergreen 

 Grass, and French Rye Grass. 



This grass was introduced into this country from Europe 

 many years ago, and has long been grown in Virginia, Georgia 

 and New England. It is a valuable grass in permanent pastures 

 because of the early and rapid growth it makes in the spring; 

 and also because it produces a very thick aftermath after being 

 mown. It is also highly recommended for soiling as it furnishes 

 an abundant and early supply of fodder. It is a hardy grass and 

 can endure much heat and cold, and consequently will thrive 

 in widely different latitudes. Soils that are sandy in texture, 

 but have enough loam to furnish food for the plants are the 

 best for Tall Oat Grass, but it also grows well on light sandy soils, 

 unless the climate is extremely dry. As Tall Oat Grass makes 

 such a strong growth the first season, and maintains its hold 

 upon the soil very well, it is adapted for use in either short or 

 long rotations. Like all other grasses it is best sown on a clean 

 soil, and when used in the rotation, should follow some cultivated 

 crop; still it is better able to overcome weeds than many other 

 grasses. (See engraving.) 



Sow (if alone) 4 to 5 bushels per acre; weight, about 10 lbs. 

 per bushel. Price, 35c. per lb.; $3.2S per bushel; $30.00 per 

 100 lbs. 



KHODE ISLAND BENT (Brown Bent or Dog's Bent) 



Botanical, Agrostis canina. French, Agrostide des chiens. 



Perennial. Time of flowering, June to July. Height, 1 to 2 feet. 



Its hardy creeping habit renders it desirable for close sward, 

 and it is found to be a very desirable sort in some parts of the 

 country for lawns. Sow (if alone) about 3 bushels per acre; 

 weight, 14 lbs. per bushel. Price, 60c. lb.; $8.00 per bushel; 

 SSS.OO per 100 lbs. 



AWNLESS BROME GRASS 



Botanical, Bromiis inermis. German, Trespe de Hongrie. 



French, Brdme de Hongrie. 



Perennial. Time of flowering, June to August. Height, 2 to 5 feet. 



BERMUDA GRASS 



Botanical, Cynodon Dactylcn, Reed's Grass, Bahama Grass. 



JOHNSON GRASS 



Botanical, Sorghum halepense. 

 description and illustration of these valuable 

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MEADOW FOXTAIL 



Botanical, Alopecurus pratensis. German, Wisen Fuchsschwanz. 

 French, Vulpin des pres. 



Perennial. Time of flowering. May, Height, 2 to 3 feet. 



Meadow Foxtail Grass is much cultivated in the British Islands 

 and also on the continent of Europe. It has also attained consid- 

 erable popularity in many portions of the United States. It is 

 particularly valuable in permanent pastures being rapid and early 

 in growth and capable of enduring for many years. In appearance 

 it much resembles Timothy but the plant is much smoother and 

 softer. It comes into flower several weeks earlier and is also ready 

 for grazing much sooner than Timothy is. Meadow Foxtail is of 

 great value in producing early and continuous pasture in soils suit- 

 able to its growth and development, because of its earliness, 

 palatability and permanence. It is highly relished by all kinds of 

 stock whether grazed or fed as hay, its abundant leaf- growth and 

 softness rendering it very palatable to them. Meadow Foxtail 

 endures close cropping better than most other grasses, hence is 

 just the grass for sheep pasture, forms a luxuriant aftermath, and 

 revives quickly after long droughts. As hay it is very nutritious 

 but unfortunately it loses quite a percentage in weight after being 

 cut, and its chief use on the American farm will be in permanent 

 pastures. It grows best in a climate moist and cool, and on rich 

 moist strong soils, with plenty of hme, but of course the grass will 

 grow on any fairly good soil, failing only on dry sands or gravels. 

 Sow in the New England and Middle States as early in the spring 

 as possible, so as to take advantage of all the moisture of the season. 

 In the Southern States it may be sown as soon as the autumn rains 

 begin. When used in permanent pasture mixtures the amount of 

 Meadow Foxtail included will depend upon climate and soil condi^ 

 tions. {See engraving.) Sow (if alone) 3 to 4 bushels per acre; 

 weight, about 7 lbs. per bushel. Price, 60c. per lb.; ^.40 per 

 bushel; $60.00 per 100 lbs. 



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