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J. M. Thorburn & Co.'s Catalogue of Seeds. 



GRASS SEEDS— CONTINUED. 



Ijolium Italiciim. 



A 



Per lb. 



LOLIUM 1TALICI Mi 



{Italian Rye Grass.) 



{Italian Rye Grass.) One of the most valuable grasses in Europe, being 

 equally suited to all climates. In England it is considered the best 

 known grass to cut green for soiling, affording repeated large and 

 nutritive crops. We recommend it here for use in pasture mix- 

 tures. 50 lbs. to the acre $0 



Lolium pereiine. {English Rye Grass.) ,1s the staple grass of 

 Great Britain, entering largely into the composition of many of the 

 richest meadows and pastures. Its natural adaptation to almost all 

 cultivated soils, and its early maturity, are the reasons it has 

 hitherto been so extensively cultivated in preference to many other 



equally nutritious sorts. 60 lbs. to the acre 



Oat Grass. See Avena elatior. 

 Orchard Grass. See Dactylis glomerata. 



Phalaris arundinacea. {Reed Canary Grass.) Grows well by 

 the side of rivers, alluvial marshes, ditches, etc. 25 lbs. to the acre. 

 Paiiicum Germaiiicum. {Hungarian Grass.) One of the; most 

 valuable annual soiling plants. It will grow in any ordinary soil, 

 withstands drought well, and in this latitude may be sown as late 

 as the first of July, and yet produce a large green crop. 1 % bus. to 



the acre. (48 lbs. to bus.) 



Phleum pratense. {Timothy.) A grass so well known needs no 

 description, except that, for a hay crop on moist, peaty or clay soil, 

 it will produce a larger crop than any other sort. It is not so well 

 suited for light, sandy soils. V2. bushel to the acre. (45 lbs. to bus.) 



Price variable, from $2.60 to $3.50 per bus. ..." 



Poa aqiiatica. ( Water Meadow Grass.) This is an excellent pasture grass for very wet situa- 

 tions, where it will serve a useful purpose. 20 lbs. to the acre 



Poa arachnifera. ( Texas Blue Grass.) A most valuable perennial pasture grass for the south, 

 lasting indefinitely. A much more rapid grower than the Kentucky Blue Grass. Has proved 

 hardy as far as Kansas. The seed is very light ; about 6 lbs. to the bus. Per oz., 25 cents . . 

 Poa compressa. {Canada Blue Grass.) Differs from the Kentucky variety in its flattened 

 wiry stems. Because of its creeping root-stalks it forms a fine turf; recommended in all 



pasture mixtures on dry soils, and thrives well on clay or hard trodden and poor soil 



Poa nemoralis. {Wood Meadow Grass.) The early growth of this grass in the spring, and 

 its remarkably fine, succulent and nutritive herbage, recommend it strongly for pastures. 

 Thrives well under close feeding, and is very valuable. 30 lbs. to the acre 



Poa pratensis. {Kentucky Blue Grass.) It is also known as Green Per 

 Grass, June Grass, etc. , and thrives on a variety of soils, but does lb. 

 best in dry and somewhat shady locations. It requires several 

 years to become well established in the ground as a pasture grass. 

 Very valuable for the southern states, as it will stand the hottest 

 summers. 2 bushels to the acre. It is also a most valuable grass 

 for the lawn, for which purpose from three to four bushels of clean 

 seed to the acre should be sown. (14 lbs. to bus.) Fancy cleaned 

 seed 20 



Poa trivialis. {Rough-stalked Meadow Grass.) The superior pro- 

 duct of this grass over many other species, its highly nutritive 

 qualities, and the marked partiality which oxen, horses and sheep 

 have for it, are merits which distinguish it as one of the most valu- 

 able of those grasses which affect moist, rich soils and sheltered 

 situations. It is a great favorite when used under its proper con- 

 ditions. 20 lbs. to the acre 25 



Red Top. See Agrostis vulgaris. 



Rhode Island Bent Grass. See Agrostis canina. 



Rye Grass. See Lolium Italiciim and Lolium perenne. 



Sweet Vernal Grass. See Anthoxanthum odoratum . 



Timothy. See Phleum pratense. 



Per 



100 lbs 



; 1 3 00 



50 45 00 



3 00 



35 



2 50 



20 $12 00 



40 00 



PHLEUM PRATENSE, 

 ( Timothy.) 



GRASS SEED MIXTURES 



FOR MEADOW AND PASTURE. 



For every different kind and condition of soil there is a large number of grasses, either indigenous or intro- 

 duced, which are especially suitable. Some sorts do best on high ground and in dry weather ; others prefer 

 plenty of moisture. Some mature so early, and others so late, that from the beginning of spring until winter 

 sets in, there is no time when one species or another is not at its best. From these considerations the impor- 

 tance of sowing many varieties for pasture or meadow' purposes will be apparent. On application we will mail 

 circular containing formulae for the following conditions : 



MEADOW MIXTURES FOR ONE ACRE. 



No. 1. On good land, neither too dry nor too wet. 

 No. 2. For high and dry land. 

 No. 3. On wet, late land. 



PASTURE MIXTURES FOR ONE ACRE. 



No. 4. On good land, neither too wet nor too dry. 

 No. 5. On dry land. 

 No. 6. On wet land. 



