26 Census of the Grasses of Neic South Wales. 



plant. It is worthy the attention of horticulturists, however, who might 

 introduce it into gardens with advantage. This grass grows best on a light 

 dry sandy soil. It produces a fair quantity of seed, which ripens in 

 October. 



LAPPAGO EACEMOSA, Willd. 

 " Small burr grass." 



An annual species, spreading on the ground or ascending to from 6 inches 

 to 1 foot in height. It is generally found growing all over the Colony, from 

 the coastal districts to the arid interior, and in some situations it is fairly 

 plentiful. This grass is not particular as to soil or situation, for it may be 

 seen as often growing on dry stony ridges as in the more fertile pastures. 

 During the winter and early spring months it produces a fair amount of 

 herbage which sheep are fond of. After heavy rains in the summer months 

 I have seen this grass spring up and grow quite luxuriantly in the month of 

 January. Under ordinary circumstances the seeds of this grass ripen in 

 October. Although it is one of the burr-seeded grasses, it is said to do no 

 harm to the wool. 



LEERSIA HEXANDEA, Swartz. 

 " Native rice grass." 



A glabrous perennial species, always found in or near water in the north- 

 eastern parts of the Colony. The stems root in the mud at the lower joints, 

 and then often branch out several feet in height, or lie on the surface of the 

 water. Stock are particularly fond of its succulent herbage, and they may 

 often be seen wading in the water to browse upon it. This grass is worthy 

 of dissemination near all water-courses in the eastern parts of the Colony ; 

 besides producing valuable forage during the summer months, it yields a 

 fair-sized grain, somewhat like rice, which might be much improved by 

 judicious cultivation and careful selection of varieties. It is also worthy of 

 attention where water-fowl are kept, for they are particularly fond of the 

 grain of this grass. When left unmolested for a time it produces plenty of 

 seed, which ripens in December and January. 



LEPTOCHLOA CHINENSIS, Nees. 

 " "Weeping grass." 



A glabrous perennial species, creeping and rooting at the base, the steins 

 usually attaining a height of 2 or 3 feet. It is generally found along water- 

 courses in the north-eastern parts of the Colony, and also in New England. 

 During the summer months it produces a large amount of forage, which is 

 much relished by all herbivora. If cut when the flower-stems first appear it 

 should make good hay. This grass will be found valuable in binding the 

 banks of rivers and dams, or any loose earthwork in damp situations. Its 

 tall but very delicate and drooping grey-coloured panicles are very 

 ornamental, and might with advantage, for scenic effect, be planted on the 

 banks of artificial lakes, or in low damp places in pleasure grounds. This 

 grass produces an abundance of seed, which ripens in November and 

 December. 



LEPTOCHLOA SUBDIGITATA, Trin. 



" Cane grass," " Finger grass." 



An erect, rigid perennial species, growing from 4 to 5 or more feet in 

 height. It has usually a glaucous appearance, and is generally found 

 growing on river-banks and around lakes all over the interior, and in some 



