British grasses and their employment in agriculture . Fig. 164. Seeds of Nipplewort(Lapsana communis, L.). x 6. Fig. 165. Seeds of the CreepingThistle (Cnicus arvensis). x 6. When growing alone (unless sown very thickly) it forms largecoarse tufts which do not cover the surface evenly, and for thisreason it should always be grown with other species which mixwell with it. It grows fairly early in the season and produces alarge amount of both top and bottom growth. Its rapid development, early and late growth, and large produce,combined with its drought resisting power, make it one of themost va
British grasses and their employment in agriculture . Fig. 164. Seeds of Nipplewort(Lapsana communis, L.). x 6. Fig. 165. Seeds of the CreepingThistle (Cnicus arvensis). x 6. When growing alone (unless sown very thickly) it forms largecoarse tufts which do not cover the surface evenly, and for thisreason it should always be grown with other species which mixwell with it. It grows fairly early in the season and produces alarge amount of both top and bottom growth. Its rapid development, early and late growth, and large produce,combined with its drought resisting power, make it one of themost valuable of grasses for either permanent pasture or is also very suitable for leys of two or more years duration, andfor alternate husbandry generally. All superficial objections to its ch. vni] Tall Fescue 147 coarseness disappear when the plant is sown with others in suitableproportions, and when proper attention is given to grazing andmowing. When abundant in a meadow the crop should be cutby the time this plant is in flower. No other per
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