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duces heavily. Three pecks sown to the acre 
broad-cast secures a good stand. Can be sown 
from April till June, but the former month is 
the best time. Should be cut when in bloom. 
Rye. Is sown during the fall months as 
late as December, for forage; and for pastur- 
age, during winter and spring. 
Barley. Can be sown fall and winter, 
but requires strong, good soil. Used here for 
forage during its green state. 
Texas Red Rust Proof Oats. 
It is only afew years since these Oats have 
come into general cultivation. They are very 
valuable, and will save a great deal of corn on 
afarm. The seed of this variety has a red- 
dish cast, a peculiar long beard, and is very 
heavy. It is the only kind which will not 
rust in the Southern climate. They can be 
sown as early as October, but should be 
pastured down as soon as they commence to 
joint, till February, When the ground is low, 
or the season wet, this cannot weil be done 
without destroying the whole crop. During 
January and February is the proper time, if 
no pasturing can be done. One to one and a 
half bushels per acre is sufficient. These oats 
have a tendency to stool, and therefore do not 
require as much per acre as common oats. 
Those who have not already tried this variety 
should do so. 
The following extracts have been taken by permission from the author, Dr. D. L. Phares, 
from his book, ‘‘Farmers’ Book of Grasses.” 
Itis the most valuable work of the kind ever 
published in the South, and should be in the hands of every one who takes an interest in the 
cultivation of grasses. 
Copies for sale at publisher’s price. 
Orchard Grass. 
Paper covers, 25 cents; Cloth, 35 cents; postage paid. 
ORCHARD CRASS. 
(Dactylis Glomerata. ) 
Of all the grasses this is one of the most 
widely diffused, growing in Africa, Asia and 
every country in Europeand all our States. 
Itis more highly esteemed and commended 
than any other grass, by alarge number of 
farmers in most countries—a most decided 
proof of its great value and wonderful ad- 
aptation to many soils, climates and treat- 
ments. Yet, strange to say, though growing 
in England for many centuries it was not 
appreciated in that country till carried 
there from Virginia in 1764. But, as in 
the case of Timothy, soon after its intro- 
duction from America, it came into high 
favor among farmers, and still retains its 
hold on their estimation as a grazing and 
hay crop. 
Nor is this strange when its many ad- 
vantages and points of excellence are con- 
sidered. [It will grow well on any soil 
containing sufticient clay and not holding 
too much water. If the land be too tena- 
cious, drainage will remedy the soil; if 
worn out, a top dressing of stable manure 
will give it a good send-off, and it will 
furnish several good mowings the first year. 
It grows well between 29° and 48° lati- 
tude. It may be moved from two to four 
times a year, according to the latitude, 
season and treatment; yielding from one 
to three tons of excellent hay per acre on 
poor to medium land. In grazing and as 
hay, most animals select it in preference 
among mixtures in other grasses. In lower 
latitudes it furnishes good winter grazing, 
as well as for spring, summer and fall. 
After grazing, or mowing, few grasses grow 
so rapidly (three to six inches per week), 
and are so soon ready again for tooth or 
blade. It is easily cured and handled. It 
is readily seeded and catches with certainty. 
Its long, deeply penetrating fibrous roots 
