66 I). M. FERRY & CO'S DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE. 



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Timothy (Phleufti pratense). — This is the most val- 

 uable of all the grasses for hay, especially in the North. 

 Thrives best on moist, loamy soils of medium tenacity. 

 It should be cut just when the blossom falls. Sow early 

 in spring or fall, at the rate of twelve pounds per acre, 

 if alone, but less if mixed with other grasses. Forty- 

 five pounds per bushel. 



Tall Meadow Oat Grass QAvena elatior). — This is 

 sometimes sold at an exorbitant price as " Evergreen 

 Grass." The young plants are very vigorous and grow 

 rapidly, making it easier to get a "catch" with this than' 

 most sorts. It makes a very rapid growth in the spring, 

 and is fit to cut earlier than Orchard Grass. The hay, if 

 cut early, is of excellent quality, and the yield is very 

 heavy. This seems to be the most promising grass for 

 hay for sowing in the West to take the place of the 

 prairie grass, and it is being extensively used in Kansas 

 for this purpose. 



Orchard Grass, or Cock's Foot (Dactylis glomer- 

 ata). — One of the most valuable grasses, on account of 

 its quick growth and valuable aftermath. It is ready for 

 grazing in spring two weeks sooner than most grasses, 

 and when fed off is again ready for grazing in a week, 

 and will continue green when other grasses are withered 

 by dry weather. It is palatable and nutritious, and stock 

 eat it greedily when green. It has a tendency to grow in 

 tufts, and so does better if sown with clovers, and as it 

 ripens at the same time, the mixed hay is of the best 

 quality. For grazing it has no equal, and should be 

 used more than it is. When sown alone, two bushels 

 are required per acre; if sown with clover, half that 

 amount. It is perennial, and will last for years, but its 

 habit of growth unfits it for lawns. Fourteen pounds 

 per bushel. 



Red Top (Agrostis vulgaris). — In some sections this 



Red Top. 



Kentucky Blue Grass. 



is called Rhode Island Bent Grass. In Pennsylvania 

 and States farther south, it is known as Herd's Grass, 

 a name applied in New England and New York to 

 Timothy. It is a good, permanent grass, standing our 

 climate well, and makes a good pasture when fed close. 

 Is valuable for low, wet meadows, producing a large 

 return in good hay. When sown alone, two bushels per 

 acre are required, sown in spring or fall. Fourteen 

 pounds per bushel. 



Fowl Meadow, or False Red Top (Poa serotina). 

 — It yields well when sown on low, moist land, and will 

 not suffer if not cut at the exact time. It can be mowed 

 almost any time from July to October. When three 

 feet high it falls down, or lodges, and after a little time 

 every joint puts forth new branches. The stalk is always 

 sweet and tender, and cattle and sheep are fond of it. It 

 thrives best when mixed with other grasses. Though 

 resembling Red Top in some respects, it is distinct, and 

 we think superior in every respect. Requires about the 

 same amount of seed per acre as Red Top, sown in 

 spring or fall. Twelve pounds per bushel. 



Kentucky Blue Grass (JPoa pratensis). — This is 

 known in some sections as Green Meadow Grass, and 

 June Grass, but should not be confounded with Poa 

 compressa, called by some June Grass, or Wire Grass. 

 This species produces the most nourishing food for 

 cattle of any, and till a late period in winter, and in the 

 South abundant food throughout the winter. In con- 

 junction with white clover, it forms the finest and closest 

 of lawns; for this purpose, an extra quantity of seed 

 should be used, say four bushels of Blue Grass and six 

 pounds of White Clover per acre. If sown by itself for 

 pasturage, two bushels will be required, sown early in 

 the spring, or in October or November. Fourteen 

 pounds per bushel. 



Perennial Rye Grass (Loliuin perenne). — A very 

 valuable variety for permanent pasture; very nutritious, 

 and stock are very fond of it. Succeeds best on moder- 



