PLATE II.* 



II. Spartma 2}citens=zFox grass, rush salt grass, red salt, etc. 



A slender, rather wiry grass 4 to 18 inches high, with two to four 

 slender, erect or widely spreading spikes. It covers large areas of 

 marsh, and is generally in full blossom early in August. It is easily 

 recognized by its fine silky appearance, and by its red top or blos- 

 som. See Plate J I. 



* Seribner, Bulletin 7, Division of Agrostology, U. S. Department of Agriculture. 



