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Phleum pratense L. 

 Timothy. Herd's grass 

 Fields and waysides. Abundant. 



Alopecunis geniculatus L. 

 A. genlculatus var. aristiilatus Torr. 



Marsh foxtail 

 Marshland swamp and along streams at Apalachin. Frequent. 

 This grass is said to make a beautiful lawn, remaining green 

 throughout the winter. July- August. 



Alopecunis pratensis L. 

 Meadoiv foxtail 

 Meadow lands at Apalachin. Infrequent. An excellent pas- 

 ture grass. June-July. 



Sporobolus vaginaeflorus (Toir.) Wood 



Sheathed rush grass 

 Roadside in poor soil. Common. September. 



Cinna arundinacea L. 



Wood reed grass 

 Borders of ponds and streams. Common. Found also in 

 swamps. August- September. 



Cinna latifolia (Trev.) Griseb. 



C. pendula Trin. 



Slender wood reed grass 



Damp woods and borders of ponds and streams. Frequent. 



August-September. 



Agrostis alba L. 



Redtop 



Grass lands. Common. July- August. 



Agrostis vulgaris With. 



Redtop. Herd's grass 

 Meadows, fields and pastures. Common. July- August. 



Agrostis stolonifera L. 

 Creeping hent grass 

 Damp shores and pasture lauds. Frequent. This and the pre- 

 ceding one are regarded by some as only varieties of Agrostis 

 alba. July- August. 



