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D. M . Ferry &. Cos Descriptive Catalogue. 



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. 



Timothy. 



Red Top. 



Orchard Grass, or Cock's Foot {^Dactylis glomey- 

 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). — \vi some sections this 

 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 tim- 

 othy. It is a good, permanent grass, standing our cli- 

 mate 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 (Pt?^ 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 U'^w 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. T\velve pounds per bushel. 



Kentucky Blue Grass {Poa f>ratensis). — This is 

 known in some sections as Green Meadow Grass, and 



June Grass, but should not be confounded with Poa- 

 conipressa^ called by some June Grass, or Wire Grass. 

 This species produces the most nourishing food for cat- 

 tle of any, and till a late period in winter, and at the 

 south abundant food throughout the winter. In con- 

 junction with white clover, it forms the finest and clos- 

 est 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, two- 

 bushels will be required, sown early in the spring, or in 

 October or November. Fourteen pounds per bushel. 



Perennial Rye Grass {Loli2i7n perenne). — A very 

 valuable variety for permanent pasture; very nutritious,, 

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

 ately moist land, for which it is peculiarly adapted. 

 Large quantities are raised in England and nearly all 

 of Europe. It is also largely used for lawns, in con- 

 junction with other grasses. One and a half to twO' 

 bushels per acre, in the spring. Twenty pounds per 

 bushel. 



Wood Meadow Grass {Poa nemoralis). — Grows- 

 from one and a half to two feet high ; has a perennial 

 creeping root, and an erect, slender, smooth stem. Its- 

 chief value is in that it will produce a good crop of hay 

 in moist, shady situations, where it frequently grows 

 quite tall. Cattle are fond of it; it is succulent and nu- 

 tritious, and is perhaps the best variety for sowing in 

 orchards, under trees, and shaded situations, either for 

 hay or pasturage, and for parks and pleasure grounds. 

 About fourteen pounds per bushel. Two bushels per acre. 



Kentucky Blue Grass. Sweet Vernal Grass. 



Sweet Vernal Grass {Anthoxanthum odoratuvt). 

 — One of the earliest of grasses in spring, as well as the 

 latest in autumn, and about the only grass that is fra- 

 grant. As a pasture grass, mixed with other species, it 

 is valuable on account of its earliness, and mixed with 

 blue grass and white clover, it is an invaluable adjunct 

 for lawns, presenting a beautiful appearance, and ex- 

 haling a delightful fragrance wljen in blossom. Should 

 form a part of the mixed grasses in every lawn and door 

 yard. About ten pounds per bushel. 



Common Millet {Panicziin 7niiiaceu7n).— 'R.eqa\TeiS 

 sl dry, light, rich soil, and grows two and a half to four 

 feet high, with a fine bulk of stalks and leaves, and is 

 excellent for forage. For hay, sow broadcast one-half 



