Kentucky Blue Grass 
(I*«a pratensis) 
f lue Gr ? 88 is , a perennial, having an abundance of 
(iic, slendei leaves; it makes the best, sweetest and most nutrl- 
nous pasture Tor all kinds of stock. The Blue Grass ^iant does 
,t° ,.n r v? ° Ufer slalks * as do some other grasses, but it is con- 
^ »a y p ? tt * 1 nar V p ne ' v blades - "'hich come from the roots 
of * he p anl ,’ hence a Pasture well set with Kentucky 
Blue Grass is generally fresh, and will graze a greater number 
nt stock to the acre than any other grass. It is on the beautiful 
Blue Grass pasture of Kentucky that the famous high bred 
hoists, for winch the State is noted, are reared. This grass it. 
the lirst to start In the Spring and remains green practically 
throughout the Winter. The roots are very thick and stout 
and form a tough sod. Blue Grass requires about two years 
to get well started, and for that reason it is often sown in 
mixtures with other grasses. It will do well for almost any 
land, excepting sandy soli in the extreme southern States. 
Sow in the Fail at the rate of 13 to 30 pounds to the ace. 
l or prices see colored pages. 
Orchard Grass 
(Dactylis glomerata) 
Orchard Grass Is one of the best and most reliable grasses for 
(he middle and Southern States, either for hay or pasture. It suc- 
L ; c ® ds we' 1 on “early all soils, but it does best on uplands, loamy 
mto the \vin. y e.. S I s ; f , start3 earIy ln the Spring and continues well 
! J 1 * 8 , of duick growth, bears close grazing, and when young 
Is especially tellshed by stock. It makes excellent hay and gives the very 
best results mixed and grown with Tall Meadow Oat Grass and Red Clover 
It should be cut when in blossom, as the hay is injured if the seed Is allowed 
to lipen. If sown for seed, stock should bo removed SO days before the 
time for cutting. It can be cut. put in shock and threshed in same manner 
as wheat Tile yield runs from 5 to 30 bushels to the acre and the pre- 
vailing price for the seed for the past 10 years has been from $1.50 per 
bushel up, depending upon the quality. It can be sown in the Spring or 
l' ail. either with grain or alone. Sow two bushels to the acre, if sown alone; 
or with Red Clover, one bushel of Orchard Grass and four pounds of Clover 
are the quantities usually sown. For prices sec colored pages. 
Meadow Fescue 
(Festuea pratensis) 
Meadow 
Fescue, sometimes called English Blue Grass, is practically well 
adapted to our uplands and mountainous districts, and gives excellent results on 
good loamy or heavy soils all though the Middle States and the South. It is a 
splendid . pring and Summer grass, and makes more and thicker leafage than even 
Orchard and Tall Meadow Oat Grass. 
It is also especially useful for Fall and Winter pasturage, as it remains green 
Tnnn , , , throughout the Winter. It is very popular in eastern Kentucky, southwest Virginia. 
• ast Tennessee and the mountainous districts of North 
Carolina, where it is very highly appreciated. It suc- 
ceeds well in nearly all sections of the South, and 
'hould be very largely used in pasture and hay mix- 
tures, being especially suitable for sowing with Red 
Top and Timothy for hay. or with these and Orchard 
and Tall Meadow Oat Grass for permanent pasturage. 
Pacey’s Rye Grass 
(Lolium perenne) 
Sow either in Spring or Fall at the rate of 20 to £5 
pounds to the acre, if sown by itself. When sown 
vith Red Top and Timothy, sow 14 pounds Meadow 
Fescue, 5 pounds of Fancy Cleaned Red Top and G 
pounds of Timothy to the acre. Sow for grazing mix- 
ture with Orchard and Tall Meadow Oat Grass, add- 
ing 8 to 10 pound* each of these two grasses. For 
prices see colored pages. 
The most valuable grass of Great Britain, holding 
the same position of Importance that Timothy does 
in this country. Very early, and cures into hay that 
is hard, but has a sweet flavor and is relished by cat- 
tle. Mixed with Red Clover, makes a good hay. 
Height, 1% to 2 feet. Sow 20 to 30 pounds to the 
acre. 
This is simply a variation of the common Perennial 
Rye Grass, but it is much more vigorous. For prices 
see colored pages. 
Perennial Rye Grass 
(Lolium perenne) 
This is one of the quickest of any of the grasses 
md will furnish a ouick-growing, most nutritious and 
leafy pasturage, at the same time making very good 
hay. On account of its quick, early growth, it should 
be a constituent of nearly all hay and pasture mix- 
tures. Tt Is becoming well known in this country as 
-i valuable pasture grass, which will bear frequent 
lose cropping. Tt produces an abundance of foliage, 
which remains bright and green during the seasons. 
The hay Is much relished by all kinds of stock. It 
will grow well on almost any kind of land, but does 
better on such land as will produce a good corn crop. 
When sown by itself sow 30 pounds to the acre, 
cither in Spring or Fall. For prices see jolored pages. 
Awnless Brome Grass 
(Bromus inermls) 
This is a valuable grass for light and sandy soils 
and dry localities. It roots deeply and stands 
droughts well. It is growing quicker than most other 
grasses, and is essentially an early' 
Spring and late Fall pasture grass. Thf 
hay crop having been removed, it makes 
heavy growth of aftermath well adapted 
for permanent pasture. In the Southern 
States it is generally sown ln October or 
November. Sow 18 to 20 pounds ‘to the 
acre and thoroughly harrow. It Is espe- 
cially adapted to the Northwestern 
States. For prices see colored pages. 
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