GRASS SEEDS— continued. 
ANTHOXANTHUWI ODORATUM (True Perennial Stveet Fernal Grass). For a mixture with pasture grasses, 
it is viiluuble ou account of its vernal growth, and also for continuing to throw up root foliage until late in the 
autuiiiu. For meadows, its chief merit is the fragrant odor » . 
wliich the leaves emit when partially dried, thus sweeten- \ \ "?r I 
ing hay. It is a vegetable condiment, rather than a grass »' "f"^ --v^- 
of much nutritive value, and in mixtures for hay only a 
small proportion of it should be used. From 2 to 3 lbs. to 
the acre when mixed with other sorts. Per lb., 60 els.; 
100 lbs., 
ANTHOXANTHUM ODORATUM PUELLI ( Annual Siveet 
\'ernal Ora-ss). Much smaller than the perennial, and of 
much less value, lasting one year only. 20 to 25 lbs. to the 
acre. Per lb., 20 cts. ; 100 lbs., H^]-,. ' 
ARRHENATHERUM AVENAOEUM {Tall Meadow Oat 
Grass). Sec Arena ulatior. 
AVENA ELATIOR {Tall Meadow Oat Grass). Most valuable 
tor pastures on account of its early and luxuriant growth ; it 
produces an abundant supply of foliage, which is relished 
by cattle, early and late. For hay it may be cut twice a 
year, and for green soiling it may be cut four or five times 
ia favorable seasons. It is very hardy, and withstands 
extrouie drought and heat and cold. It is very valuable 
for our southern states, where it is extensively cultivated 
for winter grazing and for hay. Height, 2 to 4 feet. .'50 
lbs. to the acre. (13 lbs. to bushel.) Per lb., 25 cts.; 
100 lbs., $18. 
AVENA FLAVESCENS ( i'ellow Oat Grass). Will notthrive 
well when sown alone, but with other species it become? 
desirable for dry meadows and pastures. About 25 lbs. to 
the aero. Per lb., $1 ; 100 lbs., $85. 
BEACH CRASS. Sec Animophila arundinacea. 
BERMUDA CRASS {Cynodon dactijlon). A most valuable 
grass tor our southern states, both for pasture and lawns. 
It is of dwarf habit, with long creeinng stems, rooting at the 
joiuts and covering the ground with a matting of fine turf, 
which no amount of trampling will impair. It is also use- 
ful for binding drifting sand and for steep embankments 
subject to wash. When once established it is <liilicult to 
eradicate, and is therefore unsuitable for temporary pas- 
tures. As it cantiot endure frost, it is of no value north of 
Virginia. It thrives in the poorest and sandiest soil, and 
resists extreme drought and the most intense tropical heat. 
It should be sown at the rate of 15 lbs. to the acre. Per 
lb., 80 cts.; 100 lbs., $70. 
BLUE CRASS, CANADA. See Poa compressa. 
" " ENGLISH. See Pesiiica pratensis. 
" " KENTUCKY. See Poa prafensis. 
BROMUS INERMIS {Awnless, or Smooth Brome Grass). An erect perennial, 3 to 5 feet high, native of Hun- 
;^ary, whei-e it is considered one of the best hay grasses, yielding a good return in the arid and silicious soil. 
The nutritive qualitj' of its hay, however, is nuich inferior to that of our standard native sorts, so that we 
should recommend it only for dry, arid soils, where the better and more delicate grasses would not grow. It 
has been found to do well in the semi-arid regions of the west and northwest on account of its remarkable 
drought-resisting powers, while its extreme hardiness recommends it for the colder sections of Canada. It 
is strongly stoloniferous, its creeping rootstocks spreading rapidly under ground and giving out new plants. 
It is on this account undesirable for temporary meadows, being difficult to eradicate when once established. 
Sow 35 or 40 lbs. to the acre. Per lb., 25 cts. ; "lOO lbs., $18. 
BROMUS MOLLIS (Soft Chess). This annual grass is so called because its stems and leaves are downy and soft 
to the touch. In good soil it rapidly produces jvn abundant forage, but of poor quality, and little relished by 
caffle. It can be recommended only for poor, sandy soil, where grasses of better quality would not grow. 
:iO lbs. to the acre. Per lb., 20 cts, ; 100 lbs., $15. 
BROMUS PRATENSIS ( Meadow Brome Grass ) . A hardy perennial, 2 to 3% feet high, mtich used in mixtures 
for meadows, both for mowing and pasture. It is not recommended to be sown alone except in poor soil, on dry 
and stony hillsides, where better gras.ses will not grow. It withstands extreme cold and drought, and if cut 
before flowering it makes a good hay. If left to grow older, it becomes very tough and indigestible. 30 lbs. to 
the acre. Per lb., 25 cts. ; 100 lbs., $20. 
BROMUS SCHRADERI {Bescue Grass). In good, rich soil several crops have been cut in a season. Itcuresinto 
hay of fair nutritive quality, but heavy and difficult to eat. For pasture, or for cutting and feeding green, it 
i.s more suitable. When first introduced it was claimed to be enormously productive, yielding five heavy crops 
in a vear, but this ami other claims of superiority have not been borne out, and the grass is not now so largely- 
grown. Height, 1 to 2 feet. 30 lbs. to the acre. Per lb., 30 cts.; 100 lbs., $25. 
CALAMACROSTIS ARENARIA. See Ammophila arundinacea. 
CYNOSURUS CRISTATbS (Crested Bog's-tail). A stolonif erou.s perennial, forminga smooth, compact and last- 
ing turf. It thrives best on ricli, moisi! land, but it can accommodate itself to almost any soil. Its roots pene- 
trate deeplv into the ground, which enables it to stand severe droughts. It is, on this account, valuable for 
hilly situations. It makes a good bottom grass and is very nutritious,and is therefore valuable in mixtures for 
permanent pastures. It thrives well in the shade, and is valuable for shaded parts of lawns. If sown alone 
30 pounds to the acre is none too much, but it is recommended only in mixture with other sorts. Height, 1 to 
2 feet. Per lb., 40 cts. ; 100 lbs., J35. 
BBOMUS INERMIS. 
