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SELECTED FODDER GRASSES 



for cattle, being perhaps the best substitute for hay of all the grasses found in 

 Ceylon." 



Astrelba pectinata. " Mitchell Grass." A perennial. 2 to 3 ft. high, 

 native of Queensland, highly esteemed as a fodder grass. 



Cymbopogon (Andropogon) pertusus. A common grass in Ceylon, 

 from the sea-coast up to about 2,000 feet elevation ; excellent for fodder either 

 in a green or dry state, and cattle are very fond of it. 



Cynodon Dactylon ; " Doob " or " Doub-grass;" "Bahama-grass;" 

 "Bermuda- grass;" Arugam-pillu, T. A prostrate perennial species, found in all 

 tropical countries, especially in the drier regions. It resists extreme drought, and 



GUINEA GKASS OX K1VHR HANK, PERADEXIYA. 



is an important grass for covering bare barren land in dry districts or near 

 the sea. Excellent for fodder or hay ; in British Guiana it gave a crop, on ex- 

 periment, of 22 tons green fodder per acre, in 12 monthly mowings. Easily 

 propagated by cuttings or seed. Specially suited to dry districts. Forms a 

 good sward, and in India, Egypt, etc., is a favourite lawn grass. 



Eragrostis abyssinica. Known as Teff, Jtheff, or Thaff. An Abys- 

 sinian grass, cultivated for its grain as well as for fodder. It is highly spoken 

 of as a grass for dry regions. 



Euchlaena (Reana) luxurians. Teosinte. A tall annual grass from 

 Guatemala, and one of the most prolific of fodder plants. Under favourable 



