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Panicum crus-galli (Water-grass). 
After the summer rains in all swampy places or low lands this 
grass commences growing, sometimes attaining the height of 
6 or 7 feet. It is relished by all kinds of stock, and does not 
' tramp out, as it always starts from the seed. 
Setaria setosa. 
is grass comes up in bunches after the summer rains in the 
hills and valleys. It is not very thick, and grows mostly 
around bushes and trees. it is a very good grass for horses, 
cattle, and sheep, and does not tramp out, and in fact is spread- 
ing. It grows to the =e of 3 feet. We do not know any 
name for it. 
Milaria Jamesii (Guyetta). 
is grass grows on the hills and mesa lands, and does not tramp 
out easily. it grows to the height of 18 inches, is relished by 
all stock, horses, sheep, and cattle, and stands the drougth well. 
It is cut for hay a great deal in the Territories. 
Lragrostis megastachya. 
is grass is common in the valleys and caiions of this Territory, 
and is relished by all kinds of stock. It grows to the height 
of 2 feet and does not tramp out readily, as it comes from 
seed after the summer rains. 
Chloris elegans. 
This grass comes up in bunches around bushes and trees after the 
summer rains. It grows about 2 feet in height, and is relished 
by all kinds of stock. It seems to be spreading. 
EBriochloa punctata. 
This comes from seed in the valleys after the summer rains, and 
is relished by all kinds of stock. It grows thickly, is not tramped 
out, and is sometimes cut for hay. 
Allionia incarnata (Gunaninpil of the Spanish). 
is is a slender prostrate plant, which comes from theseed after 
the summer rains. All stock relish it, and it is not tramped out 
readily. The natives use it as a subetitats for tea. 
Amarantus (Careless-weed, big-weed). 
This weed, which is known everywhere, is abundant over the 
hills and low-lands in this Territory, coming after the summer 
rains. It is relished by all kinds of stock, sheep, hogs, cattle, 
and horses. 
Portulacca oleracea (Purslane). 
This herb, which probably grows all over the United Bates, is 
uhuudect } in this part of the country, and comes after the sum- 
mer rains, and is relished Le all kinds of stock, — hogs, 
horses, cattle; ete. 
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