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Farm Seed Catalogue, for Spring, 1912. 
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.— 3. 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-llowering and quick growing varieties, producing an 
abundant crop after being eaten down by cattle, one of the 
best for Permanent Pasture Mixtures ... Is. 8d. to 2 0 
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 ... 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 Jiavescens). May be found growing in 
dry light lands, where it yields a considerable amount of fine 
herbage of highly nutritious quality ; grows naturally in dry 
pastures on light good soils, and is eagerly sought after by sheep 4 0 
Crested Dogstail or Gold Grass (Cynosurus 
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, also invaluable for permanent pasture 
Is. 2d. to 1 4 
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, and will thrive 
on dry sandy soils where other sorts would fail ... 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 cattle arc particularly fond ; it also adds considerably 
to the bulk of the hay crop ... ... Is. 6d. to 1 9> 
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 ... 1 9' 
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 ; very valuable for lawns, especially on dry sandy soils 
Is. to 1 2 
