150 A MANUAL OF FARM GRASSES 



other countries where they were already in successful 

 cultivation.* We have not a single case of a grass from 

 another country having been introduced into successful 

 cultivation here, that was not already in use in the 

 country from which it came. Seed has been gathered all 

 over the world from hundreds of wild species and tested 

 by our Department of Agriculture and the Experiment 

 Stations, but thus far none has been proved to be any 

 better adapted to our conditions than those already in 

 use. The search is being continued and such species 

 may be found but we must not entertain exaggerated 

 expectations. Much more success has resulted from a 

 study of the species now in cultivation in the various 

 countries of the world. By testing these throughout our 

 country, additional species, or improved varieties, may 

 be found that are adapted to certain conditions or 

 regions where now none such are in use. 



* St. Augustine grass and possibly carpet grass are native species 

 now cultivated but the seed is not a commercial product, the plants 

 being grown from cuttings. 



