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perennial. Flowers in July. Ripens about the first of Au- 

 gust, and becomes drooping. 



It grows best in moist places or meadows, and yields abun- 

 dantly. Its hay is excellent; sheep and other stock eat it 

 with avidity and thrive, especially if mixed with clover. It 

 is highly esteemed in Europe. It grows well in the south- 

 western States. Some think it superior to Timothy as its 

 culms are more tender. 



It grows in all parts of New England and New York, and 

 is esteemed by all for its qualities. It is quite productive. 

 It grows three feet high, and is liable to lodge or fall down in 

 consequence of its slender stalk. 



There is no doubt this fine grass may be cultivated in the 

 low rich grounds of the eastern counties, particularly in parte 

 of Hyde county. 



The genus Poa contains a large number of species which 

 inhabit woods and woody places, or high and mountainous 

 regions. Although known to be relished and eaten by cattle, 

 they do not yield enough to make it an object to introduce 

 them into the cultivated fields. Thus, the Poa nemoralis, 

 wood meadow grass, is a good grass so far as its properties 

 are concerned. It has been recommended for cultivation by 

 Sinclair, who remarks that, although the produce is inconsid- 

 erable, yet its early growth in the spring, and its remarkably 

 fine succulent herbage, recommend it for admission into com- 

 pany with others which form good pasture grasses. For hay 

 it is not recommended as its yield would be too inconsiderabe 

 to deserve attention. It flowers early in May. 



