10 Census of the Grasses of New South Wales. 



CHLOEIS TEUNCATA, E. Br. 



" Star or windmill grass," 



A most variable species as regards height and size of inflorescence. In 

 some situations it grows only 6 inches or a foot high, with the inflorescence 

 only 4 inches across it. In other situations it will grow 3 feet high with the 

 inflorescence a foot across it. This grass is generally found growing all over 

 the Colony, and on rich alluvial soils it produces a great amount of succulent 

 herbage much relished by all herbivora, sheep being particularly fond of it. I 

 have had this grass under cultivation, and the bulk of herbage it yields is 

 enormous. If cut when the flower-stems appear, it can be made into 

 splendid hay. It is a perennial grass and its seeds ripen in October and 

 November. 



CHLOEIS YENTEICOSA, E. Br. 



" Blue- star grass." 



An erect perennial species, which grows from 2 to 3 or more feet high 

 on good soils. During the summer months it produces a fair amount 

 of rich succulent herbage, which is much relished by all herbivora. If cut 

 when it begins to flower it makes capital hay. This grass would well repay 

 cultivation, and as it produces an abundance of seed it could easily be 

 collected and disseminated in various parts of the country. The seeds ripen 

 in October and November. 



CHEYSOPOaON GTEYLLUS, Trin. 

 " Golden beard." 



An erect glabrous perennial grass, growing from 2 to 4 feet high. It is 

 principally found in the interior ; and on rich soils it grows into large tufts. 

 During the summer months it makes a large quantity of succulent herbage, 

 which is greatly eaten by all herbivora. Towards the end of summer the 

 flowering stems become hard and cane-like, then stock seldom eat it. This 

 prolific grass might very well be grown for ensilage, or if cut directly it shows 

 its flower stems it would make good hay. The seeds ripen in November and 

 December. 



CHEYSOPOG-ON PAEVIFLOEUS, Benth. 

 " Scented golden beard." 



This species and its varieties are easily known by the peculiar fragrance 

 of its flowers on being rubbed in the hand. A tall growing perennial grass 

 of 2 to 3 feet, and forming large tussocks on rich soils. It yields a great 

 amount of herbage, and when it is in a young state is much relished by 

 stock, but on becoming old it is very harsh and seldom eaten. Under 

 cultivation this grass yields a great amount of succulent herbage, and if cut 

 when the flowers first appear it makes capital hay, and if cut a little later on 

 it should make good ensilage. This grass is generally found in the coastal 

 districts. The seeds ripen in November and December. 



CYNODON DACTYLON, Pers. 

 " Couch grass, Doub grass, Bermuda grass." 



A perennial species with prostrate stems often creeping, and rooting at 

 every joint. "When it gets thoroughly established on good soils, however, 

 the stems will grow from 1 foot to 2 feet high, if left unmolested for a time. In 

 the coastal districts, where the frost is not too severe, it is the best native 

 grass we have for making lawns. It is also valuable for consolidating earth 



