cereal. It produces a large quantity of 
seed, of which fowls and animals are 
fond.—Can also be sown broad-cast, for 
soiling or in drills for fodder and seed. 
Tf sowed in drills, one peck of seed per 
acre is ample. Ifsown broad-cast, one 
bushel per acre. For grain, the stalks 
should not be nearer than 10 inches in 
the drill, but if to be cut repeatedly for 
soiling, it is better to sow quite thickly 
in the hills. Seed should not be sown 
too early, and covered from one half to 
one inch. If too much rain in the 
Spring, the seed will not come well;— 
they require more heat than the other 
Sorghums. Rural Branching Sorghum 
or Millow Maize produces the seed heads 
RICHARD FROTSCHER’S ALMANAC AND GARDEN MANUAL 
upright in a vertical position. while the 
others are dropping. The seeds are 
smaller, but will keep longer than the 
other varieties. The stalk grows very 
large and produces a good many large 
leaves. It suckers and tillers more and 
more the oftener it is cut. It exceeds 
greatly in yield of green fodder any of 
the familiar fodder plants, except the 
“Teosinte.’’--It should be planted ex- 
clusively in drills four feet apart, 18 to 
20 inches in the drills. 
Broom Corm. Can be planted the 
same as corn, put the hills ecicser to- 
gether intherow. Six quarts will plant 
an acre. 
The following extracts have been taken, by permission, from the author, Dr. 
D. L. Phares, from his book “Farmers”? Book of Grasses.”’ It is the most valu- 
able 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. 
postage paid. 
Paper covers, 50 cents; Cloth, 75 cents; 
ORCHARD GRASS. 
(Dactylis Glomerata.) 
Of all the grasses this is one of the 
most widely diffused, growing in Africa, 
Asia and every country in Europe and 
all our States. It is more highly es- 
teemed and commended than any other 
grass, by a larger number of farmers in 
most countries—a most decided proof 
of its great value and wonderful adap- 
tation 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 here from Virginia in 1764. 
But, as in the case of Timothy, soon af- 
ter its introduction from America, it 
came into high favor among farmers, 
and still retains its hold on their esti- 
mation as a grazing and hay crop. 
‘Nor is this strange when its many ad- 
vantages and points of excellence are 
considered. It will grow well on any 
soil containing sufficient clay and not 
holding too much water. If the land 
be too tenacious, 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° latitude. It may 
be mowed 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. 
erasses grow so rapidly (three or 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 enable | 
it to sustain itself and grow vigorously 
during droughts thatdry up other grass-. 
es, except tall oat grass, which has 
similar roots and characteristics. It 
grows well in open lands and in forests 
of large trees, the underbrush being all. 
cleared off. I have had it grown luxu- 
