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Title: Annual descriptive catalogue : seeds &c.
Identifier: CAT31282554 (find matches)
Year: 1897 (1890s)
Authors: Joseph Breck & Sons; Henry G. Gilbert Nursery and Seed Trade Catalog Collection
Subjects: Nursery stock Massachusetts Catalogs; Flowers Seeds Catalogs; Vegetables Seeds Catalogs; Gardening Equipment and supplies Catalogs
Publisher: Boston, Mass. : Joseph Breck & Sons
Contributing Library: U.S. Department of Agriculture, National Agricultural Library
Digitizing Sponsor: U.S. Department of Agriculture, National Agricultural Library

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CATALOGUE OF GRASS SEEDS. 43
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ORCHARD GRASS. MEADOW FESCUE. SHEEP'S FESCUE (Festuca ovina). Somewhat creeping; perennial; flowers in June and July; especially desirable on light, drv, sandy soils It is much liked by sheep, and should always enter into the com- positions of mixtures for lands on which they are to be pastured. Its compact and fine growth make it suitable for lawn mixtures. TALL FESCUE (Festuca elatior). Root fibrous, somewhat creeping; 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 Boils, and yields abundant crops. Cattle and stock eat it greedily. It should form a portion of every mixture for permanent purposes on moist soils. HARD FESCUE (Festuca duriuscula). This is one of the best grasses of the Fescue family. It is regarded by some -s a variety of the Red Fescue, though taller, and the panicle more open. It is found in all the finest permanent pastures of the country, and is much valued for its dwarf habit. It resists the Summer drought, and develops remarkable verdure during Winter. It should form a part of every mixture for lawn or pleasure grounds, and for permanent pasture and alter- nate husbandry. RED OR CREEPING FESCUE (Festuca rubra). This grass is found growing on light, dry, sandy soils, and rrom its creeping habit will be found of great value on sandy seacoast lands. It is a grass of better quality than some of the uncultivated species, but is not usually cultivated in this country as an agricultural product, except on elevated sheep pastures. SWEET VERNAL (Anthoxanthum odoratum). Root fibrous; perennial; flowers in May. This grass is valuable on account of its early growth and its hardy and permanent nature, which, added to the fact that it throws up its flower- Italks till the end of Autumn, upholds its claim to a place in all compositions where permanency is an object. It is very fragrant, and imparts a pleasant odor to the hay. Will grow in almost any kind of soil, but prefers those which are rich and moist. It is greatly relished by sheep, and is found growing naturally on upland pastures. As a component of "lawn mixtures " it is most valuable, and is largely used for this purpose. The seeds of this grass are scarce and most difficult to be had true. An inferior variety of Antkoxanthum being sometimes offered at a low price by unscrupulous dealers, care Omght to be exercised in buying. Our seed is guaranteed to be the true Perennial Sweet Vernal. YELLOW OAT GRASS (Avcna Flavescens). This grass deserves to form a portion of all mixtures for permanent purposes, and is well suited for lawns, croquet and bowling greens. It thrives best on light, dry soils, and is particularly adapted to exposed and elevated situations, where it is found growing naturally. Cattle eat it readily, and it is much relished by sheep. ' The seed of this grass, like that of the Sweet Vernal, is scarce and most difficult to be had true. The seed we offer is guaranteed to be the true Yellow Oat Grass. TALL MEADOW OAT GRASS (Arrhenatherum avenacemn). A fibrous-rooted perennial; flowers Injulv; of luxuriant growth, and valuable in permanent pasture mixtures, on account of its early and late growth. It succeeds best on deep sandy lands, and is suitable for sowing in orchards or other shady places. WOOD MEADOW GRASS (Poa nemoralis). This grass, as its name implies, is found naturally in woods, and is well adapted for growing under trees. It is especially desirable, from ks fine habit of growth, for •owing on shady lawns and under trees on pleasure grounds. Root fibrous, flowers in Tune and July. See Special Offers on third page of cover.

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