Grasses—Grasse. 
RYE GRASS—ROGGRAS. 
There are many forms of Rye Grass, varying in their permanency, principally. 
When sowing Perennial Rye Grass it is an excellent plan to sow the less 
permanent varieties in mixture with it because they give a quick return while the 
slower but more permanent perennial variety is establishing itself. 
E. Per 
Italian Rye Grass ( Lolium multiflorum) .—A biennial hay and 
pasture grass of very great value 
Perennial Rye Grass ( Lolium perenne). —Gives a very perma¬ 
nent pasture which is well worth establishing on suitable 
land. It is one of the best of grasses, and although it is 
not easily established on new land it is capable of becoming 
a permanent grass on the farm in time. It thrives best 
on old farm lands and will spread naturally under reasonably 
favourable conditions. It makes splendid hay 
Western Wolths Rye Grass ( Lolium sp.). —An annual species 
and very rapid grower 
Wimmera Rye Grass ( Lolium subulatum). —An annual but a 
remarkably strong grower which re-seeds freely and may 
thus be regarded as a perennial crop; in Australia this is 
considered one of the heaviest producers for pasture 
OTHER GRASSES. 
E. Per 
Bermuda Grass. —See Couch Grass 
Brown Top ( Agrostis tenuis ) 
Buffalo Quick (Stenotaphrum glabrum).— The coarse quick 
commonly used for lawns at the Cape. Plants only: 5/- 
per sack. 
Carpet Grass ( Axonopus compressus). 
Couch Grass ( Cynodon dactylon). —The finest for bowling 
Greens and lawns that have to withstand hard wear, very 
drought resistant. Seed not recommended. Plants 7/6 
per sack. 
Creeping Bent Grass ( Agrostis stolonifera). —Useful in lawn 
mixtures owing to its early growth and creeping habit... 
Crested Dogtail ( Cynosurus cristatus). —Dwarf habit, splendid 
sheep’s grass, good drought resister, excellent for lawns 
making a dense turf 
Fine Quick. —See Couch Grass. 
Herd’s Grass ( Agrostis vulgaris). —This species tolerates a hot 
climate and might be tried as a summer grass also. 
Johnson Grass ( Sorghum halepense). —A perennial grass which 
is closely allied to the well known Sudan Grass. 
Kentucky Blue Grass (Poa pratensis ).—Thrives in wet land, 
but will also endure considerable drought, an excellent 
perennial for pasture. 
Kikuyu Grass ( Pennisetum clandestinum ). —The great East 
African grass, splendid for lawns and sporting grounds 
and for pasture. Plants only: 7/6 per sack, 10 sack lots 
at 6/6. 
Paspalum dilatatum. —The well-known Tussock Grass from Aus¬ 
tralia, requires warm and moist conditions for several 
weeks to germinate the seed. 
1 
5 
25 
1001 b 
8 d 
2/9 
12 /- 
40/- 
9d 
3/- 
12/6 
45/- 
1/3 
5/9 
27/6 
100 /- 
lOd 
3/6 
16/- 
55/- 
1 
5 
25 
1001 b 
3/- 
— 
— 
■—- 
1/6 
•— 
— 
— 
3/- 
13/6 
55/- 
200 /- 
3/6 
15/- 
67/6 
— 
1/6 
6/3 
27/6 
100 /- 
2/3 
10 /- 
48/6 
190/- 
1/9 
8 /- 
37/6 
140/- 
1/9 
8 /- 
37/6 
140/- 
9d 3/6 16/6 60/ 
The continued fertility of your land is dependent upon a suitable rotation of 
crops and the judicious application of Animal Husbandry to the Grain Farmers’ Prob¬ 
lem. In this Catalogue crops are listed that make this possible. Grain Farmers 
should give particular attention to the sections dealing with Legumens and Root Crops. 
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