1747. I sowed near thirty acres with red clover and herd-grass.—B. Franklin, ‘Works,’ ii. 81. (N.E.D.)
1799. A Quantity of Clover, and Herd’s Grass Seed.—Advt., Mass. Mercury, Feb. 19.
1817. Herd’s grass, Fowl Meadow, and White Clover Seed.—Advt., Mass. Spy, April 30.
1820. Daniel Heywood has for Sale 70 bushels Herd’s Grass Seed.—Id., April 26.
1824. Jeremiah Robinson offers for Sale Herd Grass [Seed], Foul Medow [Seed] &c.—Id., April 21.
