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Lolium perenne (Perennial Rye Grass).— This grass seldom grows more than 

 2 feet in height;, forming comparatively small tufts. It produces an abun- 

 dance of dark green, soft, palatable narrow leaves. Its great features are its 

 frost resistance and its abundant early spring growth. This places it in the 

 front rank of the introduced grasses suitable for this district, where the lack 

 of late winter and early spring pasturage is so acutely felt. 



Under field conditions, with normal rainfall and stocking, it commences to 

 run out after about four years. It withstands dry weather fairly well, but 

 on light ground a continued dry spell is' liable to kill it out. Very little 

 difficulty is experienced in getting an excellent stand of this grass from seed 



Deyevxia coarctata. — The growth is spreading, the seed-heads not being 

 above 1 foot in height. It produces a quantity of dark green leaves, 

 which are fairly soft and palatable. It withstands frost rather well, and is 

 not badly checked by dry weather. The seed is very small and light and 

 germinates only fairly well. This introduced perennial has had only limited 

 trial here, but it is worthy of consideration, for it has all the characteristics 

 of a grass that will stand feeding off and trampling by stock. 



Avena elatior (Tall Oat Grass). — This introduced perennial, growing in 

 tufts, produces an abundance of dark green, soft, palatable leaves. It with- 

 stands frost to a very marked degree, and appears to be but little checked by 

 dry weather. It has had a good trial at this farm, and is undoubtedly one 

 of the most promising grasses for this district. We have no data available 

 here regarding its behaviour under stocking. It is to be hoped that this 

 difficulty will shortly be overcome, for the grass has attracted the attention 

 of many by its excellent appearance in the trial plots. It is very sweet and 

 palatable, and makes rapid growth after cutting. Seed may be obtained 

 commercially, and no difficulty should be experienced in obtaining good 

 results from this grass. 



Phleum pratense (Timothy). — This perennial has not maintained here the 

 reputation it has in America. It produces only a medium quantity of 

 fodder, and appears to require frequent re-sowing. It is palatable, but makes 

 but little growth during winter and under a dry spell. 



Lucernes. 



Tamworth Lucerne. — This has proved its suitability to the district in 

 continuous trials at this farm. The habit is erect, with broad leaves. It is 

 more suitable for cutting than grazing, and makes rapid growth after each 

 cutting. It stands frost and dry weather well. 



Montana. — AVhile not growing as tall as Tamworth, this variety produces 

 a greater bulk of fodder at each cut. The leaves are smaller and of a 

 darker green, and its stooling habit is more marked than that of Tamworth. 



Kansas and Northern Californian. — Both are similar in appearance and habit 

 of growth to Montana. All three varieties withstand frost and dry weather well. 



Algerian. — This variety has had extended trial at this farm, and its suit- 

 ability to the district is unquestioned. The seed, however, is unprocurable, 

 the original package having been imported from Africa. 



