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JOSEPH BRECK & SONS 
(Corporation) 
Italian Rye ( Lolium Italicum ). This is one of the most valuable grasses brought into notice during 
the present century. In nutritive value, earliness and quickness of growth after 
it has been mown, it by far surpasses the Perennial Rye Grass. It is, therefore, 
indispensable for alternate husbandry ; but as it does not last over two years it 
is of no use in permanent pastures. The soils 
best adapted to Italian Rye seem to be those 
that are moist, fertile, and tenacious, or of a 
medium consistency, and on such soils it is 
said to be one of the best grasses known to be 
^ \Wi lfiUftllf hfl.H ff ff f1 cut green, affording repeated luxuriant and 
JMIlnllfMJ/K nutritive crops. (Per bushel, 18 lbs.) 
Fowl Meadow (False Red Top, Duck Grass, 
Swamp Wire Grass), (Poa serotina). Root 
slightly creeping; flowers in July and August. 
This perennial native grass is found oil low¬ 
lands in many places, though it seldom takes 
full possession of the soil unless seed is sown. 
It has been largely introduced into New Eng¬ 
land, and is particularly adapted to moist, 
:h soils, such as the borders of rivers, ponds, 
etcTJbwirrg^toHbe-f&ct that an occasional over¬ 
flow will not injure its growth. It may be mown 
at any time from June to October, as it never 
becomes so coarse and hard but the stalk is 
Meadow Fescue. “"'Crested Dog's-Tail. sweet and tender and eaten without waste. It 
makes an excellent grass for oxen, cows, and sheep, but is thought too fine for horses. It is easily 
made into hay which is of a nutritive character. (Per bushel, iolbs.) 
Meadow Foxtail ( Alopecurispratensis ). Root fibrous ; perennial ; flowers in May. This is one of 
the best grasses for permanent pastures, and should always form a fair proportion of the mixtures for that 
purpose, because of its extremely rapid growth and great nutritive qualities. Thrives best on a rich, 
strong soil. As the Meadow Foxtail shoots up its flowering stalk much earlier than Timothy, it can be 
easily distinguished from the latter, which, at first sight, it greatly resembles. It endures the cropping of 
cattle and sheep probably better than any other variety of grass, making it, as stated above, well-nigh in¬ 
dispensable in all first-class permanent pastures. The nutritive qualities of Meadow Foxtail are most 
abundant at time of flowering. (Per bushel, 8 lbs.) 
Crested Dog’s-Tail (Cynosurus cristatus.) . Roots fibrous and tufted ; perennial. This is a most 
valuable permanent pasture grass. It is very tender and nutritious at time of flowering. If, however, it 
is left until the seed ripens, cattle will not eat it on account of its wiry stems. For parks this grass is well 
suited, because of its fine, close growth, and pleasant green color. It should form a portion of all mixtures 
for lawns. (Per bushel, 28 lbs.) 
Headow Fescue, or English Blue Grass [Festuca pratensis). Root creeping; perennial; flowers in July; 
one of the most valuable of the Fescue grasses. This grass is well adapted for permanent pastures, and is also some¬ 
times used for alternate husbandry. It grows rapidly in rich and rather moist soils, and makes an excellent pasture 
grass, its long, tender leaves being much relished by cattle. It should be always sown mixed with other grasses. (Per 
bushel, 15 lbs.) 
Sheep’s Fescue ( Festuca ovina). Somewhat creeping ; perennial ; flowers in June and July ; especially 
desirable on light, dry, sandy soils. It is much liked by sheep, and should always enter into the composi¬ 
tions of mixtures for lands on which they are to be pastured. Its compact and fine growth make it suit¬ 
able for lawn mixtures. (Per bushel, 12 lbs.) 
Fine-Leaved Fescue ( Festuca Tenuifolis). This is really a variety of Festuca Ovina y with much finer leaves. 
It will grow on very dry and inferior soils, and its dwarf habit of growth and fineness of leaf render it not unsuitable 
for dry slopes on lawns. It stands grazing well, is very hardy, and lasts long, and may therefore be recommended foi 
permanent pasture on 
high and dry situa¬ 
tions. (Per bushel, 22 
lbs.) 
Tall Fescue ( Fes¬ 
tuca elatior). Root fib¬ 
rous, somewhat creep¬ 
ing ; perennial; flowers 
in June and July. In 
appearance this species 
resembles the Festuca 
pratensis , but is larger 
and of stronger growth. 
It thrives well on moist 
soils, and yields abun¬ 
dant crops Cattle and 
stock eat it greedily. 
It should form a por¬ 
tion of every mixture 
for permanent pur¬ 
poses on moist soils. 
(Per bushel 15 lbs.) 
Sweet Vernal. Meadow Foxtail. 
For prices of Agricultural Grasses and Clovers see page 46. 
Hard Fescue* 
