SELECTED FODDER GRASSES 



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higher elevations they invariably become, in course of time, 

 replaced by local species. The most important fodder grasses 

 grown in Ceylon are the " Guinea grass" (Pnnicum maxim /////) 

 and "Mauritius-grass" (P. bnrbinodc) in the low-country, and the 

 "Golden Crown-grass" (Panicuin dilataium] up-country. 



The following selections are given alphabetically : 



Andropogon (Sorghum) halepensis. Johnson-grass or Cuba- 

 grass. A tall handsome perennial with creeping rhizomes, common all over 

 India. It is esteemed for green fodder and for hay, and is largely grown in 



Field of " Mauritius "- or " Water "-Grass ( Puniciini barbinodc 

 or P. iiniticiiin), on Experiment Station, Peradeniya, Ceylon. 



India. Southern United States, and Australia. In India the seed is collected and 

 eaten by the poorer classes. 



A nth 1st iria austral is (= A. imberbis). The "Kangaroo-grass" of 

 Australia, common also in Ceylon. India, and East Africa. It is a perennial, 

 growing about 3 ft. in height, and in Eastern Australia is regarded as perhaps 

 the most useful of the indigenous grasses. Stock of all kind are fond of it. In 

 East Africa also it is considered excellent for green forage and for making hay. 



Anthistiria Cymbaria. " Karawata manu," S. An abundant grass in the 

 patanas of upper Dimbula. FKKWSON states : " Often cut and dried for fodder 



