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GRASSES AND FORAGE PLANTS. 



Fig. 71. TaU Meadow Oat Grass. Fig. 75. Fig. 73. Meadow Soft Grass. 



supply of foliage, and is valuable either for hay or for pasture, 

 and has been especially recommended for soiling purposes, on 

 account of its early and luxuriant growth. It is often found on 

 the borders of fields and hedges, woods and pastures, and some- 

 times very plenty in mowing lands. After being mown it shoots 

 up a very thick aftermath, and on this account, partly, is 

 regarded as nearly equal for excellence to the common foxtail, 

 (alopecurus pratensis.^ 



