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I). M. FERRY ,C CO'S DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE. 
CR7SSS SEEDS. 
Timothy (Phleum fVra/ense ).—This is the most val¬ 
uable of all the grasses for hay, especially in the North. 
'I hrives best on moist, loamy soils of medium tenacity. 
It should be cut just when the blossom falls. Sow early 
in spring or fall, at the rate of twelve pounds per acre, 
if alone, but less if mixed with other grasses. Forty- 
five pounds per bushel. 
Tall Meadow Oat Grass (Avena clatior ). — This is 
sometimes sold at an exorbitant price as “ Evergreen 
Grass.” The young plants are very vigorous and grow 
rapidly, making it easier to get a “catch” with this than 
most sorts. It makes a very rapid growth in the spring, 
and is fit to cut earlier than Orchard Grass. The hay, if 
cut early, is of excellent quality, and the yield is very 
heavy. This seems to be the most promising grass for 
hay for sowing in the West to take the place of the 
prairie grass, and it is being extensively used in Kansas 
for this purpose. 
Orchard Grass, or Cock’s Foot (Dactylis glomcr- 
a/a ).—One of the most valuable grasses, on account of 
its quick growth ancf valuable aftermath. It is ready for 
grazing in spring two weeks sooner than most grasses, 
and when fed off is again ready for grazing in a week, 
and will continue green when other grasses are withered 
by dry weather. It is palatable and nutritious, and stock 
eat it greedily when green. It has a tendency to grow in 
tufts, and so docs better if sown with clovers, and as it 
ripens at the same time, the mixed hay is of the best 
quality. For grazing it has no equal, and should be 
used more than it is. When sown alone, two bushels 
arc required per acre; if sown with clover, half that 
amount. It is perennial, and will last for years, but its 
habit of growth unfits it for lawns. Fourteen pounds 
per bushel. 
Red Top (Agrostis vulgaris ).— In some sections this 
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Kentucky Blue Grass. 
is called Rhode Island Bent Grass. In Pennsylvania 
and States farther south, it is known as Herd’s Grass, 
a name applied in New England and New York to 
Timothy. It is a good, permanent grass, standing our 
climate well, and makes a good pasture when fed close. 
Is valuable for low, wet meadows, producing a large 
return in good hay. When sown alone, two bushels per 
acre are required, sown in spring or fall. Fourteen 
pounds per bushel. 
Fowl Meadow, or False Red Top {Poa serotina). 
— It yields well when sown on low, moist land, and will 
not suffer if not cut at the exact time. It can be mowed 
almost any time from July to October. When three 
feet high it falls down, or lodges, and after a little time 
every joint puts forth new branches. The stalk is always 
! sweet and tender, and cattle and sheep are fond of it. It 
thrives best when mixed with other grasses. Though 
resembling Red Top in some respects, it is distinct, and 
we think superior in every respect. Requires about the 
same amount of seed per acre as Red Top, sown in 
spring or fall. Twelve pounds per bushel. 
Kentucky Blue Grass {Poa pratensis ).—This is 
known in some sections as Green Meadow Grass, and 
June Grass, but should not be confounded with Poa 
cotufrrcssa , called by some June Grass, or Wire Grass. 
This species produces the most nourishing food for 
cattle of any, and till a late period in winter, and in the 
South abundant food throughout the winter. In con¬ 
junction with white clover, it forms the finest and closest 
of lawns; for this purpose, an extra quantity of seed 
should be used, say four bushels of Blue Grass and six 
pounds of White Clover per acre. If sown by itself for 
pasturage, two bushels will be required, sown early in 
the spring, or in October or November. Fourteen 
pounds per bushel. 
Perennial Rye Grass (Loliunt perenne ). — A very 
valuable variety for permanent pasture; very nutritious, 
and stock are very fond of it. Succeeds best on moder- 
Red Top. 
