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Farm Seed Catalogue, for Spring, 1893. 
NATURAL 
GRASS SEEDS 
USED IN 
DANIELS BROS.’ MIXTURES. 
per lb. — s. d. 
Meadow Foxtail ( Alopecurus pratensis). One of 
tlie best known varieties of our Meadow Grasses, 
may be found growing naturally in most of our old 
pastures ; it is one of the earliest-liowering and quick 
growing varieties, producing an abundant crop after 
being eaten down by cattle, one of the best for 
Permanent Pasture Mixtures ... ... lOd. to 1 2 
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. 2s. fid. to 3 0 
Tali Oat ( A rrhenatherum avenaceum ). Yields a large 
quantity of early foliage, and grows rapidly after being 
cropped; is best adapted for sowing in coverts, and 
lands for game ... ... ... Is. and 1 3 
Golden Oat (Avena flavescens). May be found growing 
in dry light lands, where it yields a considerable 
amount of fine herbago of highly nutritious quality ; 
being much liked by sheep it forms one of the best 
grasses for upland sheep walks ... ... 2s. to 3 6 
Crested Dogstail (Oynosurus 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. 9d. and 2 0 
Cocksfoot (Dactylis ylomerata). This produces a large 
quantity of bulky foliage, of which sheep are remark- 
ably fond, but it requires to be grazed early in Spring, 
being coarse and tufty when allowed to seed 9d. to 1 0 
Hard Fescu e {Festuca durinscula). One of tho best 
known varieties ; the foliage is very fine, retaining a 
deep green colour during the Winter months j it 
is specially adapted for sowing in parks and pleasure 
grounds, and is much relished by sheep; it is also 
highly suitable for lawns ... ... ... 0 7 
All sorts much cheaper by the cwt. 
From Mr. P. DONOHOE, Killnncooly. 
Apl. 27th. ^ L 
“The meadow I have now growing from your Clovers and Grasses of last 
year is excellent, there is nothing like it for miles round." 
The great advantage to Agriculturists 
of procuring well-dressed Seeds of 
first-class germinating power and 
free from all noxious weeds cannot 
be over-estimated. 
PRICES SUBJECT TO MARKET VARIATIONS. 
