CATALOGUL OF GRASS SEEDS. 
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Italian Rye {Lohum Itaiicum). This is one of the most valuable grasses brought into notice during 
kjfc. 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 
cut green, affording repeated luxuriant and 
nutritive crops. (Per bushel, i8 lbs.) 
Fowl Meadow (l-'alse Red Top, Duck Grass, 
Swamp Wire Grass), {Poa seroii?ia). Root 
slightly creeping ; flowers in July and August. 
This perennial native grass is found on 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, 
rich soils, such as the borders of rivers, ponds, 
etc., owing to the fact that an occasional over- 
flowwill notinjureitsgrowth. Itmaybemown 
at any time from June to October, as it never 
becomes so coarse and hard but the stalk is 
Meadow Rescue Crested Dogr’e-Taii. ’ 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, lo llis.) 
Meadow Foxtail {Alopecuns praicnsis). Root fibrous; perennial; flowers in Iday. 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 Us 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 Timothv, it can be 
easily distinguished from the latter, wdiich, 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 nrst-class permanent pastures. The nutritive qualities of Meadow P'oxtail are most 
abundant at time of flowering. (Per bushel, 8 lbs.) 
Crested Dog s-Tail {Cynosurus crisiatus.) . 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.) 
rieadow Fescue, or English Blue Grass [Fesiuca pi-ate7tsis). Root creeping; perennial; flowers in July; 
one of the most valuable of the Fescue grasses. Ihis 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 gra.sses (Per 
bushel, 15 lbs.) ^ 
Sheep s Fescue (Fesfucaovtpa). Somewhat creeping ; perennial; flowers in June and July ; cspecialb; 
desirable on Irglit, dry, sandy soils. It is much liked by sheep, and should always enter into the composi- 
twns 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 {Fesinca 'Icnuifolis), Ihis is really a variety of Fesiuca Ovina^ with much finer lea\es. 
It will grow on very dry and inferior soils, and it^ 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 for 
permanent pasture on 
high and dry situa¬ 
tions. (Per bushel, 22 
lbs.) 
Tall Fescue {Fes- 
tuca elatior). Root fib¬ 
rous, somewhat creep¬ 
ing ; perennial; flow’ers 
in June and July. In 
appearance this species 
resembles the Festuca 
pratensisy but is larger 
and of stronger grow th. 
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 47 
Hard Fescue* 
