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GRASSES OF IOWA. 



Fig. 173. False couch grass, {Aoropyroti pseudo-repens). Native to the lake regions 

 of this state. A valuable grass. (F. Lamson-Scrlbner, Dlv. Agrost. D. S. Dept. Agrl.) 



greatly relished by stock. It has been under cultivation at 

 Ames with remarkable success. It starts early in the spring, 

 surpassing bluegrass, especially in its rapid growth and 

 maturity. It is a deservedly popular grass in the Rocky Moun- 

 tain region. 



It is an erect perennial, grows from 3 to 44 feet high, with 

 numerous soft leaves and a long, slender spike. The latter 

 height is attained especially when there is sufficient moisture 

 and the conditions are favorable. During this season the grass 

 only attained a height of dk feet, owing the dryness of the 

 spring, but it produces a large number of leaves which are 

 relished by stock of all kinds. It is an early and rapid grow- 



