FOR THE SOUTHERN STATES. 8i 
about Alfalfa or Lucerne; others, whose opinion ought also to be respected, say it 
will not do here. 
seed is most suitable for the South. 
Bed Ciover. Should besown either 
during fall or early in spring. Six to 
eight pounds to an acre. 
White Duteh Clover. A grass 
sown for pasturage at the rate of four to 
six pounds to theacre. Should be sown 
in fall and early spring. 
Alfaifa or Chili Clover, or 
Fremneh Lucerme. This variety does 
well here, but the ground has to be weil 
prepared and deeply plowed. It will 
not do in low wet ground. Should be 
sown in the fall of the year, or January 
and February; eight to ten pounds per 
acre. This being of special value I refer 
to the letter written by E. M. Hudson 
on the subject. : (See latter part of this 
Almanac.) 
Kentucky Biue Grass, (HxtTra 
CLEANED.) Should be sown in dry soil. 
Two bushels per acre. 
Meadow Fescue, Festuca pratensis. 
As a pasture grass I consider this one of 
the most valuable. It is not affected by 
dry weather, as its roots penetrate the 
earth 12 to 15 inches; it is much relished 
by all kinds of stock on account of its 
long and tender leaves. It yields a 
very superior hay when cured. It has 
been grown very little in this country 
and is deserving of much more attention. 
Sow in spring or fall. Two bushels to the 
acre. In some sections it is called Ran- 
dall Grass. "This should not be con- 
founded with the English Rye Grass; 
offered by some dealers as the same 
variety. 
Orchard Grass. This is one of the 
best grasses for pasturing. It grows 
quickly, much more so than the Blue 
Grass. Can be sown either in fall or 
spring. Sow one to one and a half 
bushels per acre. (See extract from 
““Farmers’ Book of Grasses.’’) 
Rescue Grass. A forage plant from 
-Australia. It grows during winter. Sow 
the seed in the fall of the year, but not 
before the weather gets cool, as it will 
not sprout so long as the ground is 
warm. Sow 14 bushels seed to the acre. 
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There exists a great difference of opinion in regard to which grass 
Hungarian Grass. This is a valu- 
able annual forage plant, and good to 
make hay. Sow three pecks to the acre. 
It should be cut when in bloom. 
Germam Wiilet. Of all the Millets 
this is the best. It makes good hay, 
and produces heavily. Three pecks sown 
to the acre broad-cast secures a good 
stand. Can be sownfrom April till June 
but the former month is the best time. 
Should be cut the same as the foregoing 
kind. 
Bye. Is sown during the fall months 
as late as December, for forage; and for 
pasturage, during winter and spring. 
Bariey, Fall. Can besown fall and 
winter, but requires strong, good soil. 
Used here for forage during its green 
state. 
Ked or 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 cornonafarm. Theseed of this 
variety has a reddish cast, and a pecul- 
iar long beard, and is very heavy. It 
is the only kind which will not rust in 
the Southern climate. They can besown 
as early as October, but should be pas- 
tured down as soon as they commence 
to joint, till February. Whenthe ground 
is low, or the season wet, this cannot 
well be done without destroying the 
whole crop. During January and Feb- 
ruary 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 there- _ 
fore do not require as much per acre as 
common oats. Those who have not al- 
ready tried this variety should do so. 
Sorghum. Is planted for feeding 
stock during the spring and early sum- 
mer. For this purpose it should be sown 
as early in spring as possible in drills 
about two to three feet apart; three to 
four quarts per acre. It makes excel- 
lent green fodder. 
Dhoure, or 
Sorghum vulgare. 
Egyptian Corn. 
This is a well known 
