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Farm Seed Catalogue, for Spring, 1911. 
CRESTED DOQ8TAI L. 
NATURAL GRASS SEEDS 
USED IN 
DANIELS BROS.’ MIXTURES. 
The following: are the principal varieties of Natural Grasses 
used in our Permanent Pasture and other Mixtures. 
per lb.— 8. d. 
Meadow Foxtail (Alopecurus pratensis). One of the best 
known varieties of our Meadow Grasses, may be found 
growing naturally in most of our old pastures ; it is one of the 
earliest-flowering and quick growing varieties, producing an 
abundant crop after being eaten down by cattle, one of the 
best for Permanent Pasture Mixtures ... Is. 2d. to 1 6 
HARD FESCUE. 
MEADOW FOXTAIL. 
Sweet Vernal ( Anthoxanthum odoratum). Grows naturally 
on dry pastures, comes early into use, is well known as 
producing the fine fragrance to be found in newly mown 
meadow bay, and is highly esteemed for sheep pasture ; 
on lands which abound with this variety mutton of the finest 
quality is produced ... ... ... ... ... 3 6 
Tall Oat ( Avena elatior). Yields a large quantity of early 
foliage, and grows rapidly after being cropped ; is best adapted 
for sowing in coverts, and lands for game ... ... 1 2 
Yellow Oat (Avena Jtavescens). May be found growing in 
dry light lands, where it yields a considerable amount of fine 
herbage of highly nutritious quality ; being much liked by 
sheep it forms one of the best grasses for upland sheep 
walks ... ... ... . . ... ... 4 0 
Crested Dogstail or Gold Grass ( Qynosurus 
cristatus). One of the finest foliaged, dwarf, and compact- 
growing varieties of our natural grasses, adapting itself to 
almost every variety of soil and situation, producing a close, 
springy turf ; is largely used in all mixtures for lawns, croquet, 
and cricket grounds ... ... Is. 4d. to 1 6 
Hard Fescue ( Festuca duriuscula). One of the best known 
varieties ; the foliage is very fine, retaining a deep green 
colour during the Winter months ; it is specially adapted for 
sowing in parks and pleasure grounds, and is much relished 
by sheep; it is also highly suitable for lawns ... Is. to 1 2 
Meadow Fescue (Festuca pratensis). One of the best 
varieties for alternate husbandry or permanent pasture ; superior 
to the Common Eye Grass, and produces an abundant herbage 
of which cattle are particularly fond ; it also adds considerably 
to the bulk of the hay crop ... Is. 4d. to 1 6 
Tall Meadow Fescue (Festuca elatior). Grows abun- 
dantly on damp, retentive soils, in shady places, and may be 
found near the sea coast and inland river banks ; although 
a comparatively coarse-growing grass, it is much relished by 
cattle, and is valuable for hay or permanent pasture 
Sheep’S Fescue (Festuca ovina). May be found on high 
mountainous lands ; well adapted for sheep pasture, and adds 
considerably to the superiority of the flesh and fineness of the 
wool ... ... • • • • 1 S. to 
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