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Waipa Post, Volume 31, Issue 1765, 1 June 1926, Page 3

BENTON’S CONGO SUGAR GRASS This Grass is a native of The Congo and Sierra Leone, and is somewhat similar in appearance to Napiers Fodder, with the added sugary taste of the Sugar Cane. It stands the cold weather, any heat, and will weather the driest season. Does well on sand, gravel, swampy or stony land, and no soil seems too poor for it. Farmers in Rhodesia and New Zealand say it makes the cows give more and richer milk than any other grass. Horses and cattle will leave other grasses to eat it, sheep run after you for it. It makes a splendid shelter for cattle, horses, or sheep if planted in toav on weather side of paddock. PAL AT ABILITY AND FEEDING VALUE. The appearance of Congo Sugar Grass is extremely deceptive. At first sight it looks unpalatable, but that it is not so is proved by official investigations under varying conditions, and also by the numeious reports submitted by farmers. This Grass is as palatable as many other well-known grasses, that cattle will eat it and do well on it is beyond question. Its palatability appears to be greatest in its young, more succulent stages. When it reaches a height of 7 feet or over its woodiness is against it, though even under these conditions the softer ends of the stalks and leave are readily eaten. Sheep appear to like the grass least of all when other grasses are about, but they will eat it and thrive on it when other feed is not abundant. CARRYING CAPACITY. A fodder that will produce 70 to SO tons of green feed per acre in a season must necessarily have a good carrying capacity. It is very difficult. to obtain the actual carrying capacity of the grass, owing to it having to be fed off at intermittent periods. It may be said that when 6 feet high it requires to be very heavily stocked to ensure it being eaten down. The cows should then be removed till the grass has made new growth. In the winter months no growth is made, but during the summer this grass will maintain ten to twelve cows per acre at periodical intervals. If planted out 6 to 8 feet apart it will give more feed to the acre than any other grass or fodder, and has no gassy or other harmful effects. It is ideal for silage. Samples of this grass may be planted now. 25 Plants for 20/-; 50 for 35/-; 100 for 60/-. Rail or Steamer Free. 50 Cuttings for 20/-; 100 for 35/-; 250 for 60/-. Rail or Steamer Free. CAN ONLY BE PROCURED IN AUSTRALIA FROM US. BENTON’S, 78 Osborne Road, Manly, Sydney. Please Mention this Paper.

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