Crested Oogetall, (Cynosurus C'n's/af us.) n lbs. to the bushel. This 
jjrass, t'i)rinin^ a close turf and having rather fine foliage, may be 
advantageously sown on lawns and other places, to be kept under 
by the scythe: it is also useful for very dry and gravelly soil. Per 
lb. 45c. 
Orchard Grass, {Dacty/is GJomeraia.) One of the very best pasture 
grasses, as it is exceedingly palatable to stock, and will endure a 
great deal of cropping; ij^ to 2 bu. per acre, (14 lbs. to the bu.) Per 
qt. 20c., bu. about $2.25. 
Timothy, (Plili tim fralense.) 45 lbs. to the bushel. This is a field 
and not a pasture grass, as it will not endure close and frequent 
cropping; but for a hay crop on strong soils, it will produce more 
• than any other sort. Not so well suited for light, sandy soils; most 
valuable of all grasses for hay, especially at the North; one-fourth 
to one-half bushel per acre. Qt. 15c.. bu. about $2. 5a 
MKADOW KF.SCl-K. IT.\U.VK RYE GR.'iSS. 
Italian Rye Crass, (Loiium //«//(:«>«.)— Extensively used in Europe 
for soiling. It gives an earfy, quick and successive growth, till late 
in the fall. Recommended for use in pasture mixtures here ; two, 
bushels to the acre, (about 18 lbs. to the bu.) Per qt. 20c., bu. $).<«,. 
Meadow Fescue, (Ffs/nca pra/ensis.)—A.n excellent pasture grass. 
Its long and tender leaves are much relislied by cattle. Should be 
sown in mixture with other grasses, as Orchard Gra.ss, Rye Gra.ss 
or Kentucky Blue Grass ; 40 lbs. to the acre, (15 lbs. to the bushel.) 
Per lb., 30c, y 
Perennial Rye Crass, yLolium Valuable for permanent 
pasture, in mixture with other pa.sture grasses. Succeeds best on 
moderately moist land ; x% to 2 bushels per acre. (24 lbs. per bu.) 
Per lb. 15c., bu. about $2.50, 
German or Colden Millet— A medium early forage plant, prolific 
of both stalk and grain ; 25 lbs. 
to the acre, (50 lbs. to bu.) Per 
lb. 13C., bu. about $2.25. 
Sweet Vernal Grass, (Antlwx- 
anlhiim odoratum.)—'Ytie chief 
merit of this grass lies in its 
fragrant odor, which the leaves 
emit when partially dried, thus 
sweetening hay ; should be in 
every mixture for lawns. O/.. 
20c., lb. $1. 
Tall Meadow Oat Crass, ^. kviia 
(?/a//o.'-.)— Valuable for pa.sturcs 
on account of its early and luxu- 
riant growth. It is relished by 
cattle both in green and dry 
state. The most promising grass 
for taking the place of prairie 
grass at the west ; 5 bushels to 
the acre, (13 lbs. to the bushel.) 
Per lb. 25c. SWEKT VKKNAL (iR ASS. 
Meadow Foxtail, (Alopecuras frateusis.) 
—This is one of the best and earliest 
of pasture grasses; it thrives best on 
meadow lands ; 25 lbs. to the acre, (7 lbs. 
to the bushel.) Per lb. 40c. 
Hungarian Crass, iPanicum Germani- 
cum.) One of the most valuable annual 
soiling plants. It will grow in any ordi- 
nary soil, withstands drought remark- 
ably and may be sown as late as the 
first of July, and produce a large green 
crop ; ijf bushels to the acre, (48 lbs. to 
the bushel.) Per lb. isc, bu. about $1.75. 
Hard Fescue— 16 lbs. to the bushel. Not 
very productive, but it is of a very fine 
quality, and thrives well in dry situa- 
tions, where many other grasses would meadow khx- j am,. 
fail, thus making it a desirable pasture variety. Price, 3sc. per lb., 
postpaid. 
Creeping Bent Crass-15 lbs. to the bushel. Valuable as a mixture 
with other pa.sture grasses, as it thrives in moderately moist land 
on which water does not stagnate. We find it also the best sort for 
croquet grounds, and small door yards or grass plats. For lawns 
sow three or four bushels to the acre ; for pasture one to one and a 
half. Per lb. 40c. postpaid. 
GloVer. 
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White, ( 7 ^v/^-wj. Wo ll>s. to the bushel. Valuable for 
mixiiiK with lawn grass, and should be in every mixture for per- 
manent pasture. Per lb. 30c., 25 lbs. and over 25c. per lb. 
Medium ^^^^ {Trifolium praiense.)—^ lbs. to the bushel. Excel- 
U'Ht for pasturage or hay; valuable as a green manure ; and should 
be in all grass mixtures ; 8 to 10 lbs. per acre, when sown alone. 
Market pric e, lb.i5C 
Mammoth Red, 
( Trifolium praten- 
se.\ - Used largely 
for plowing under 
for man ure. Its 
stalks are so coarse 
tjiat stock will eat 
only the leaves, but 
by its judicious use, 
e X h a u sted lands 
can be reclaimed, as 
It will grow where 
common clover will 
fail; 8 lbs, to the 
acre. Market price, 
lb. 30c. 
Al6lke or Swedish, 
( Trifolium hybrid- 
imi.) — Thri v e s in 
rich, moist soil. 
Does not succeed on 
high, dry lands ; 6 
lbs. per acre. Lb. 
25c. 
Scarlet or Crimson, 
( Tripoli uiu in c a r - 
naium.) An annual ALFALFA OR LUCERNK. 
variety, in common nse in Italy and the south of France tor feeding 
green. It furnishes very early fodder; 8 lbs. to the acre. Per ib. yoc. 
g^VIfalfa OP J;iicepr>e. 
Agricultural reports from the Northwest confirm that Lu- 
cerne Is successful In this Territory, and that it will 
become the greatest forage plant in cultivation. 
Under proper management it will yield at least twelve ton.-, to the 
acre. All classes of stock are exceedingly fond v>f it. Horses will 
