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Fig. 625. Sitanion glaber J. G. Smith, sp. nov. Orchard 

 Barley.— A ratbei- stout, erect, densely ctespitose perennial, 3 

 to 5 dm. higli, with the sheaths and under side of the leaves 

 glabrous, the long-bearded spikes 5 to 8 cm. long. Awns of the 

 floral glumes 40 to 50 mm. long.— California to Washington. 



Type No. 914, Coville and Funstou, from Coso Mountains, Cali- 

 fornia. 



