. Thorburn's seeds. Nursery stock, New York (State), New York, Catalogs; Bulbs (Plants), Catalogs; Flowers, Seeds, Catalogs; Grasses, Seeds, Catalogs; Vegetables, Seeds, Catalogs; Plants, Ornamental, Catalogs; Agricultural implements, Catalogs. 48 J. M. Thorburn & Co., 36 Cortlaxdt Street, New York. PHLEUM PRATENSE {,. GRASS SEED, continued PHLEUM PRATENSE {Timoihy). A native of Europe, but long ago naturalized in America, where it ranks as by far the most important of hay grasses. Its popular name, by which it is now known the world over, refers to Timothy Hanson, who did most to
. Thorburn's seeds. Nursery stock, New York (State), New York, Catalogs; Bulbs (Plants), Catalogs; Flowers, Seeds, Catalogs; Grasses, Seeds, Catalogs; Vegetables, Seeds, Catalogs; Plants, Ornamental, Catalogs; Agricultural implements, Catalogs. 48 J. M. Thorburn & Co., 36 Cortlaxdt Street, New York. PHLEUM PRATENSE {,. GRASS SEED, continued PHLEUM PRATENSE {Timoihy). A native of Europe, but long ago naturalized in America, where it ranks as by far the most important of hay grasses. Its popular name, by which it is now known the world over, refers to Timothy Hanson, who did most to make it known and appreciated. On moist, loamy or clayey soil it produces a larger hay crop than any other grass. It is not so well suited for light, sandy soils. Though preferring a moist, temperate climate, it with- stands drought and extreme heat and cold. Its hay is very nourish- ing and can be preser\-ed for a long time. It should be cut when flowering, as if left later the hay becomes hard and coarse. It is often sown along with Red Clover, and the nutritive value of the hay is greatly increased by this mixture. Height, 2 to 3 feet. If sown alone, at least one-half bushel to the acre should be used. The seed weighs 45 lbs. to the bushel. Several grades are always on the market, differing in purit}^ and vitality. It is always most econom- ical to buy the highest grade, known as "; Market price. POA AQUATICA {IFaier Meado'cv Grass). This is an excellent pas- ture grass for very wet situations. It also does well in bogs and marshes, and is useful in the same way as Festuca fluitans. 20 lbs. to the acre. Per lb., 50 cts. ; 100 lbs., $45. POA COMPRESSA [Canada Blue Grass). A ver>-hardy perennial grass, with creeping rootstalks, forming a close and durable turf of fine texture. It grows on the poorest and driest soils, sandv, gravelly or clayey, standing extremes of wetness or drought, and keeping green till the severe frosts of winter. It is said to be espec
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