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Farm Seed Catalogue, for Spring, 1910 
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. — s. d. 
Meadow Foxtail (Alopeaurus 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 
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 hay, and is highly esteemed for sheep pasture ; 
on lands which abound with this variety mutton of the finest 
quality is produced ... ... ... ... ... 4 0 
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 ( Oynosurus 
cristatus). One of the finest loliaged, 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. 6d. to 1 9 
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 ... lOd. to 1 0 
Meadow Fescue ( Festuca pratensis). One of the best 
varieties for alternate husbandry or permanent pasture ; superior 
to the Common Rye Grass, and produces an abundant herbage 
of which cattlo aro particularly fond ; it also adds considerably 
to the bulk of the hay crop ... ... Is. 4d. to 1 6 
As Grasses never thrive on ground exhausted by previous crops or neglected cultivation, it is of the first importance that, 
whatever the nature of the soil, land intended for laying down to grass should be in good condition and as free as possible from 
weeds. For this reason, the root crop which generally precedes grass, should bo heavily manured and as early in Autumn as 
convenient, the ground should be deeply ploughed and left rough for the Winter. In the Spring, it should be thoroughly scarified, 
harrowed, and rolled to bring the soil into a thoroughly pulverized level and firm condition before seeding. The best time for 
sowing is from about the middle of March to the third week in April, although good results may sometimes be had by later 
sowings. After sowing, roll the ground as firmly as possible, and when the young plants are a few inches high, cut over with 
the scythe and give a good rolling. Remove all large weeds and re-sow any bare or weak patches. Top-dressings of well-decayed 
manure in Winter are very beneficial, and will always pay for the outlay in the larger yield. 
We carefully test the growth of all Seeds before sending out. 
