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D. M. Ferry <&. Co’S Descriptive Catalogue. 
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. 
Orchard Grass, or Cock's Foot {Dactylisglovier- 
ata ).—One of the most valuable grasses, on account of 
its quick growth and 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 does 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 are 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 
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 tim¬ 
othy. It is a good, permanent grass, standing our cli¬ 
mate 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, 
compressa y called by some June Grass, or W ire Grass. 
This species produces the most nourishing food for cat¬ 
tle of any, and till a late period in winter, and at the 
south abundant food throughout the winter. In con¬ 
junction with white clover, it forms the finest and clos¬ 
est 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, two 
bushels will be required, sown early in the spring, or in 
October or November. Fourteen pounds per bushel. 
Perennial Rye Grass (Lolium perenne ).—A very 
valuable variety for permanent pasture; very nutritious, 
and stock are very fond of it. Succeeds best on moder¬ 
ately moist land, for which it is peculiarly adapted. 
Large quantities are raised in England and nearly all 
of Europe. It is also largely used for lawns, in con¬ 
junction with other grasses. One and a half to two 
bushels per acre, in the spring. Twenty pounds per 
bushel* 
Wood Meadow Grass (Poa nemoralis ).— Grows 
from one and a half to two feet high ; has a perennial 
creeping root, and an erect, slender, smooth stem. Its 
chief value is in that it will produce a good crop of hay 
in moist, shady situations, where it frequently grows 
quite tall. Cattle arc fond of it; it is succulent and nu¬ 
tritious, and is perhaps the best variety for sowing in 
orchards, under trees, and shaded situations, either for 
hay or pasturage, and for parks and pleasure grounds. 
About fourteen pounds per bushel. Two bushels per acre. 
Kentucky Blue Grass. Sweet Vernal Grass, 
Sweet Vernal Grass (Anthoxauthum odorahttu). 
—One of the earliest of grasses in spring, as well as the 
latest in autumn, and about the only grass that is fra¬ 
grant. As a pasture grass, mixed with other species, it 
is valuable on account of its earliness, and mixed with 
blue grass and white clover, it is an invaluable adjunct 
for lawns, presenting a beautiful appearance, and ex¬ 
haling a delightful fragrance when in blossom. Should 
form a part of the mixed grasses in every lawn and door 
yard. About ten pounds per bushel. 
Common Millet {Patiicutn miliaceunt).— Requires 
a dry, light, rich soil, and grows two and a half to four 
feet high, with a fine bulk of stalks and leaves, and is 
excellent for forage. For hay, sow broadcast one-half 
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