FORAGE PLANTS. 
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59. Kochia pyramidata, Bexh., N.O., Chenopodiacee, B.FI., v., 
186. 
‘Blue Bush.” 
The following analysis of this salt-bush by Mr. W. A. Dixon, 
is to be found in the Proc. Royal Society, New South Wales, 
1880, p. 133 i— 
Oil 5 Zaria 
Carbohydrates .., 32.63 
Albuminoids . ... 19.94 
Woody fibre 8.04 
Ash, CO, 37-25 
100.00 
Nitrogen vee ee Ls “researc si 
Woody parts of plant ... roy Aber Colts 
Edible ... bat ee wa, 03 per cent: 
On ash. On plant. 
Potash - ah nt} £12.89 4.62 
Soda ... oes oe ey OQ. AZENT TeKSB 
Chloride of sodium ... J3t8 920267 9-93 
Lime ... Sie Le SGOT) Beas 3.26 
Magnesia... 8 hath) 07.22 2.92 
Ferric oxide ae Abt 1.28 .48 
Sulphuric oxide eee aR ENG as Mt 
Phosphoric oxide _... tei! BtG8 1.48 
Silica (soluble) Fae et. OF 1.52 
1OO.0G, 937.25 
South Australia, Victoria and New South Wales. 
60. Kochia villosa, Zzd/., (Syn. K. tomentosa, F.v.M.; K. pubes- 
cens, Moq.; Maireana tomentosa, Moq.); N.O., Chenopodia- 
cee, B.FI., v., 186. 
“Cotton Bush.’’ 
A valuable salt-bush, which withstands a very high tempera- 
ture. But Mr. S. Dixon (of. cit.) states that this species is 
“hateful’’ to stock. (See XK. aphy/lia.) 
In all the colonies except Tasmania. 
