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RALPH KENNEY and E. N. Fuzcus  
‘ This project consists of growing l acre or more of Kentucky E  
_ 3] fescue for seed production. i .
· What Ky. 3'I Fescue Is
A Kentucky 3] fescue is a long-lived grass used for pasture and l
· hay. Seed was obtained by the Kentucky Agricultural Experiment ?
· Station in ]93] from B. F. Suiter, a farmer near Frenchburg, in  
· Menifee county, who had an old field covered with it. The Ken-
tucky Experiment Station has tested it for several years for yield Q
and adaptation, and recommends it for planting either alone or I
in mixture with other grasses and legumes. Demand for seed is Q ’
greater than production and promises to be so for several years. l y
3 Where It Is Used I
` This grass is longer lived than timothy or redtop. For forage `
  it appears to be equal to or better than orchard grass in most parts ,
l of Kentucky. lt will probably be useful in all counties outside i
  the area now growing the best bluegrass sod. ·
{  Seeding
‘  The seedbed is prepared as for other grasses and the seed may
  be sown in late summer, fall, or spring. The following steps should
  be taken to sow a seed production plot.
  ]. Order the seed early enough to have it on hand by the first
 ;. of August.
.  2. Plow the ground in July and work it down to a good firm
yl seedbed. When needed, apply 2 tons of limestone and 400 to 600
 Y Circular 422
 L; University of Kentucky . . College of Agriculture and _
 f Home Economics . . Agricultural Extension Division
_  Thomas P. Cooper, Dean and Director