The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1888-10-30
GRASSES FOR CENTRAL-AND
PIEDMONT N. C.-L1[

LII Is duO has D00u luIOuSu oil IlIuc,
and will aver continue to be the basis
of successful agriculture. Our State
is wonderfully adapted to its cultiva-
ton and successful production. 1t is
a crying shame to our farmers that
they are buying hay. We should
ship to other States thousands of tons
annually. We can never succeed and
prosper as farmers so long as we buy
hay The PROGRESSIVE FARMER in
tends to keep this great subject before
its readers. We are gratifed to see
the progress that is being made by
our farmers in this important matter,
especially the growing increase an.
nuaIly, in the acreage devoted to Red
Clover. ~
For the information of our readers,
we give some Of the grasses and %clovers
best adapted to our soils and climates,
as presented in the annual catalogue
of Messrs. T W. Wood & Sons, of
Richmond, Va, one Of the most re-
liable seed houses in the country:
- THE BEST METHOD OF SEEDING ''1t
Whether you are going to SOW inn
mediately after you have finished pGtt-
ting grain in, or by itself, it is impor'
tant'that1the ~groundTbe putcin proper
condition,,doH should be! made fine,
firm and smooth by ploMing andhar-
rowing as many times as is n~eeessary;
and if the soil is loose, it should be
rolled. Aftersit. is sproperly prepared,
mark off in lands Of such width as can
be conveniently sown and divide The
seed forIsuch portion. 1t is best to
sowthalEsth6es seed inagoing one way
over that portion of land, and return.
ing over the same ground SOW the
other half of the seed, 50 that it gets
evenly spread, and so on throughout
the field. They should then be lightly
covered, either with a brush or light
harrow or, If the soil is dry, it is best
to run a roller over it, which firms the
soil and gives the tender sprouts a
firm hold on the SOIL - y : : Z
Tall Meadow Dat Grass.
This grass is growing in popularity
every year, and justly SO, for as a hay
and pasturage grass it is n Of the
most valuable grasses for the South.
For light soils and for winter pastur.
age it is superior to Orchard Grass,
and for hay and pasturage on any soil
it is fully equal to tin every respect.
1t ripens at the same time as Orchard,
and mixed and sown in equal guam
titles with it makes a larger yield than
either one alone and of the best quality
hay. 1t has long fbrous roots which
enable it to resist extremes of drought
and cold. For hay it should be cut
while in bloom. Sow in September or
October, or in the spring, at the rate
of two to three bushels to the acre.
Price, $3.50 per bushel of ii lbs. 1--WE
know a gentleman who has a spot of
this grass in his garden that grows
%luxuriantly that vas planted forty
years ago.--ED. PROGRESSIVE FARAER.)
Orchard Grass.6Dactyzi;, G1omerata.)
This is a we'll known and valuable
grass, either for hay or pasture. It
succeeds we'll on most soils; preferably
moderately stiff and not wet. 1t comes
early in the spring, and continues we'll
into winter. 1t is of quick growth,
and relished by stock, especially when
young, and bears close grazing. Tt
makes excellent hay, and does well
mixed and grown with Tall Meadow
Dat Grass and Red Clover, which
ripens at the same time. 1t should've
cut when in blossom, or the hay is in
jured if the seed ripens. 1t can be
sown in the spring or fall, either with
grain or alone. Sow two bushels per
acre, if by itself, or three pecks Orch
ard Grass, two pecks Tall Meadow Dat,
and five pounds Clover make a fine
mixture. Price, Sl.40 per bushel Of
IA lbs.
Timothy 1Phleum Pratense.)
One of the most valuable hay
grasses, succeeds well on stiff low
grounds, but not SO we'll on light up
land soils. Yields large crops of ae
very best quality hay, but is not SO
good a pasture grass, as it will not
bear close cropping. 1t is best sown
early in the fall, as it VIII then make
a full crop the following season. Sow
at the rate of one peck to the acre.
Price, about $40 per bushel.
Red Top, or Herds Grass.-Agrostis
Vulgaris.)
An excellent grass, succeeding in
any soil. 1t grows we'll on light sandy,
medium or stiff bottom land. 1t is
one of the best for wet soils, and is
not injured by overfows; is good for
grazing or hay, and succeeds we'll
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