which prevents the evaporation of moisture from the soil near its 

 roots. This, of course, enables the plant to withstand a long period 

 of dry weather with impunity. It is an excellent forage plant for all 

 herbivora, sheep being particularly fond of it. Under ordinary con- 

 ditions it bears an abundance of seed which germinates readily 

 either in spring or autumn. 



To Messrs. F. and C. Bennett, the proprietors of the Town and 

 Country Journal, the writer's thanks are due for these excellent 

 engravings of grasses and salt-bushes, which have been prepared at 

 their establishment. 



