4 Census of the Grasses of New South Wales. 



is found on low-lying rich soils near rivers and lagoons in the north-eastern 

 portion of the Colony. The seeds ripen during November and December. 



ANDEOPOGON PEETTJSUS, Willd. 

 " Pitted blue grass." 



A slender erect perennial grass, growing from 1 foot to 3 feet high. It 

 stands the drought well, and it will grow throughout the winter months in the 

 coastal districts where it is not too cold. It is an excellent pasture grass, and 

 yields a fair amount of herbage which cattle and sheep are very fond of. It 

 is much improved by cultivation, and if cut when it shows its flowers, makes 

 good hay. The seeds ripen in October and November. Pound over a greater 

 portion of the Colony. 



ANDEOPOGON EEFEACTUS, E. Br. 



" A Kangaroo grass." 



The base of the stems and roots of this species like that of several others 

 of the genus, are highly aromatic. During the summer months, it makes a 

 great amount of herbage, which is relished by all pasture animals. It is a 

 most productive grass when under cultivation, and if cut when it shows its 

 flower stems, makes excellent hay, with a slightly aromatic perfume. It is 

 not particular as to soil or situation, for it may -often be found growing on 

 dry stony ridges, and on rich alluvial soils. On the latter kind of land, 

 however, it produces a better herbage, and it will grow from 3 to 4 feet high, 

 It is perennial, and produces plenty of seed, which ripens during November 

 and December. Pound over a greater portion of the Colony. 



ANDEOPOGON SEEICEUS, E. Br. 



" The Blue grass " of the Colonists. 



An erect perennial grass, growing from 1 foot to 2| feet high. It is generally 

 found growing on rich soils, over a greater portion of the Colony. It is a 

 most productive grass, and during the summer months yields a rich succulent 

 herbage, much relished by all herbivora. Having had this grass under 

 cultivation, I can highly recommend it for permanent pasture or hay- 

 making for the latter particularly so. It perfects a great amount of seed, 

 which germinates readily under ordinary conditions, and owing to these 

 circumstances we may account for such a valuable forage plant still being 

 fairly plentiful in some situations. The seeds ripen during October and 

 November. 



ANISOPOGON AVENACEUS, E. Br. 



By some persons known as the " Oat grass." 



A tall, glabrous grass, growing from 2 to 3 feet high, and branching at the 

 base only. It produces a fair amount of leafy bottom forage, and when 

 young, catttle eat it down readily. It yields a fair-sized grain, which might 

 be improved by cultivation. Several kinds of birds eat the grain, as also do 

 fowls. Seeds during November, December, and January. This grass has 

 not a wide geographical range as far as I am aware it has not been found 

 west of the Blue Mountains. 



ANTHISTIEIA AVENACEA, E.v.M. 



" Tall oat, or Kangaroo grass." 



The stems of this perennial grass rise from a woolly, thick base, to a height 

 of 3 or 4, and sometimes 5 feet. It is found growing in tussocks, only on 



