MANCHESTER and ALTRINCHAM. 
Natural GrPstss©s— continued. 
Festuca Pratensis (Meadow Fescue Grass). 
Poa Nemoralis (Wood Meadow Grass). 
Festuea Pratensis 
( Meadow Fescue Grass). 
Per lb., 9d. to Is. 
Perennial, 2 ft. to 3 ft. Flowers June to J uly. Among the best of 
all grasses for permanent pastures on soils that are fairly well supplied 
with vegetable matter. On rich moist soils gives a splendid return of 
tender succulent nutritious fodder, greatly relished by all classes of 
farm stock ; stands grazing exceptionally well. Is of great value in 
alternate husbandry, but not for short leys, as it takes three years to 
reach maturity. One of the most useful of English grasses for milk 
production. 
Lolium Italieum 
( Italian Rye Grass). 
Biennial, 3 ft. Flowers J une to J uly. This is too well-known to 
require a lengthy description. It is more suitable for alternate hus- 
bandry than permanent pastures on account of its biennial nature, 
and thrives best on wet soils. For price, see “ Rye Grasses,” under 
separate heading, page 5. 
Lolium Perenne 
(Perennial Rye Grass). 
Perennial, i£. ft. to 2 ft. Flowers June to August. Thrives 
admirably in any soil or situation, and is held in high esteem for 
alternate husbandry. For price, see “ Rye Grasses,” under separate 
heading, pages. 
Phleum Pratense 
(Timothy or Catstail Grass). 
Per lb., 5d. to 6d. 
Perennial, 1 J to 3 ft. Flowers J une to J uly. Makes a magnificent 
growth on deeply-ploughed moist loams and clays, and is one of the 
most serviceable grasses for cold wet clays and drained moorlands. 
For luxuriant development it requires abundance of water, and is 
therefore of little value on dry, sandy, or gravelly soils. Responds in 
an extraordinary manner to the action of nitrogenous manures. As a 
green food it is palatable and nutritious. If secured before flowering 
the hay is wholesome and rich ; if cut too late it is hard. 
Poa Nemoralis 
( Wood Meadow Grass). 
Per lb., 2s. 6d. to 2s. 9d. 
Perennial, ij to 2 ft. Flowers June to July. This grass is dwarf, 
productive, and a continuous grower, comes very early, and resists 
extreme drought. It grows remarkably well under trees ; hares and 
rabbits are especially fond of it; while game birds eat the ripening 
seeds with great relish. It is also of much value for lawns and orna- 
mental grounds generally. 
5 per Cent. Discount allowed for Cash. 
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