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swampy ground will seldom grow good trees, the 

 soil being generally left very stiff and clayey 

 defects that can only be remedied by burning, an 

 expensive and tedious operation ; or by adding 

 sand to it in sufficient quantity. 



A more provident and profitable use for swamps 

 will be found in planting them up with the succu- 

 lent grass known as " Mauritius grass," an excellent 

 item in the fodders required for the cattle-shed. 

 In such situations this grass finds a congenial 

 home, and flourishes luxuriantly reference has 

 been made to it elsewhere. 



