BY A. A. HAMiLTOK. 711 



that it differs from other Australian species of the genus princi- 

 pally in habit. 



This grass was found growing in a gully in the neighbourhood 

 of the Hawkesbury River, in large patches, forming a closely 

 matted undergrowth. Under favourable conditions, it should 

 spread rapidly; and though the stems are somewhat wiry, they 

 carry a fair amoi^t of foliage. It may prove of some value as a 

 winter fodder, as I found it close cropped in August. 



The name is proposed with a view to the identification of Mr. J. 

 H. Maiden, Government Botanist of New South Wales, with a 

 Natural Order, concerning which he has furnished so much valu- 

 able information. 



The type-specimens will be presented to the National Hea-barium. 



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