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GRASSES. 



The Pampas Grass is a native of Brazil, and covers 

 large tracts of country in the vicinity of Buenos Ayres, 

 known as the Pampas, whence its name is derived. 

 It grows to the height of twelve or fourteen feet. 

 Many beautiful specimens are to be seen cultivated 

 in the gardens of England, where the mildness of 

 the climate is favorable to its growth. The annexed 

 cut is a sketch of a plant growing in the grounds of 



