For the Southern States. 



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in a vortical ix^sition, while tlio others are (lrop[)iiig. Tiio seeds are 

 smaller, but will keep longer than the other varieties. The stalk 

 grows very large and produces a good many large leaves. It suekers 

 and tillers more and more the ot'tener it is cut. Jt exceeds greatly in 

 yield of green fodder any of the familiar fodder plants, except the 

 "Teosinte."— It should be planted exclusively in drills four feet apart, 

 18 to 20 inches in the drills. 



Broom Corn. Can be planted the same as corn, but the hills 

 closer together in the row. Six quarts will plant an acre. 



The following extracts have been taken, by permission, from the 

 author. Dr. D, L. Phares, from his book just published, "rarmers' 

 Book of Grasses." It is the most valuable work of the kind ever pub- 

 lished 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. Paper covers, 50 cents ; Cloth, 

 75 cents ; postage paid. 



ORCHARD GRASS. 



(DactyUd Glomerata.j 



Of all the grasses this is one of the most widely diffused, gro wing- 

 in Africa, Asia, and every country in Europe and all our States. It is 

 more highly esteemed and commended than any other grass, by a lar- 

 ger number of farmers in most countries— a most decided proof of its 

 great value and wonderful adaptations to many soils, climates and 

 treatments. 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 introduction from xlmerica, it came into high favor among far- 

 mers, and still retains its hold on their estimation as a grazing and 

 hay crop. 



Nor is this strange when its many advantages and points of excel- 

 lence are considered. It will grow well on any soil containing suffi- 

 cient clay a)id not holding too much water. If the land be too tena- 

 eious, drainage will remedy the soil; if worn out, atop 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 29o and 48 ' lati- 

 tude. 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 lanrl. In grazing anrl as 

 hay, most animals select it in preference among mixtures in other 

 grasses. In lower latitudes it furnishes good winter grazing, aa well 

 as for spring, summer and fall. After grazing or mowing, few grasses 

 grow so rapidly (three or six inches per week), and are so soon ready 

 again for tooth or blade. It is easily curt^d and handled. It is 

 readily seeded, and catches with certainty. Its long, deeply penetrat- 

 ing, fibrous roots enable it to sustain itself and grow vigorously dur- 

 ing droughts that dry up other grasses, except tall oat grass, which 

 has similar ro^ts and characteristics. It grows well in open lands 

 and in forests of large trees, the uuderbush being all cleared off. I 



