56 AQBOBTIB CANINA. 



the inner glume. Floret consisting of one palea, ovate, five-ribbed, 

 hairy at the base, dentate at the summit, and having a lengthy dorsal 

 awn commencing from a little above the base, and extending half its 

 length beyond the apex of the palea. Length from one to two feet. 

 Eoot perennial and creeping. 



There is a small alpine variety found on the Scotch mountains, 

 which is only from two to three inches in length. 



I am indebted to Mr. Sidebotham, of Manchester, and Dr. Wilson, 

 of Nottingham, for specimens of this Grass. 



