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Festuca (No. 118). (Pine bunch-grass.) 
Very abundant, and the most highly valued species. Grows in 
large clumps, so that it is difficult to mow, but makes excellent 
winter range. Itiseaten by stock of all kinds about as readily 
as grama (Bouteloua oligostachya). It is said to grow only in 
pine forests, and was not observed elsewhere. It is not yet in 
flower (June 24). 
Andropogon scoparius. 
ommon on low hills. 
Oryzopsis micrantha. 
Common on the rocky sides of a canon. 
Aristida purpur 
Geectscails found in dry rocky places on the hills. 
Epicompes rigens (Deer grass). 
Occasionally found on the lava bed. Excellent for feed. 
Muhlenbergia Wrightii. 
und on the lava bed. 
Bouteloua racemosa. 
Occasionally seen in the clefts of the rocks. 
Sporobolus tricholepis. 
tare on lava bed. 
Sporobolus Arizonicus. 
Rare in the same situations. 
Carex muricata. 
Common at the foot of hills and in cations. 
Peach Springs, Arizona, June 27. 
Peach Springs is ina dry valley, surrounded by high hills which have 4 
scanty growth of cedar, with an abundance of cactus, agave, and yueca. 
Most of the feed for the few animals kept here is brought from Califor- 
nia, though the Indians occasionally bring in small lots of hay which 
they have cut with knives. One light shower is all the rain-fall this 
year to date, and no more is expected until August or September. 
Collections of grasses were made as follows: 
Stipa speciosa. 
“Common on the top of the hills. ° 
Stipa viridula. 
Common on the hill-sides. 
Panicum obtusum (Grapevine-grass). 
Somewhat common on low land. 
o Common ¢ on a. rocky hills. 
