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Andropogon bombycinus R. Br. Silky Heads. 
An erect, rigid perennial, 1} to 3 feet high, with ea flat and rather rigid leaves 
and da nsely silvery-silky spikes in a pani 3 to 6 inches long. Native of 
Australia, where it is highly esteemed as a odo plant. It is a species partic- 
ularly resistant to drought. 
Andropogon citratus. (See Andropogon schenanthus.) 
Andropogon contortus Linn. Twisted Beard-grass. 
A stout, leafy perennial, 1 to 3 feet high, affording excellent grazing when young, but 
th re seeds are much dreaded by sheep owners, as by their peculiar struc- 
ture they not only become attached to and injure the wool, but often penetrate 
the skin and even the intestines. ” 
strong rhizomes and tough fibrous roots 
which this grass has, commend a as a 
soil binder for river banks, dams, etc. 
The awns indicate SH their 0 the f > 
amount of moisture in the air, and may AY VA 
New Mexico, and Arizona. ua 
Andropogon erianthoides F.v.M. Satin- 
heads. - 
An Australian grass, 2 to 3 feet high, with 49777794, 
narrow leaves and densely silky-bearded > 
spikes. It is very productive and is 
regarded as one of the best fodder grasses Sf 
of eastern and subtropical Australia, å 
either for pasturage or 
Andropogon furcatus. Ae Andropogon pro- 
vincialis.) 
n halepensis Sibth. Hajeppe. or 
Gui grass, (see Panicum : : 
ao pes A = Fic. 6.—Johnson-grass. (Andropogon hale- 
Mea 
jumentorum); Egyptian Millet; Egyptian- 
reen 5 p 
grass; alley-grass; Alabam 
Guinea-grass; Australian Millet; 1078805 Millet; Evergreen Millet; Arabian 
Millet; Syrian-grass. (Fig. 
A ape perennial with amocih, erect avare 3 to » feet high; and strong, creeping 
tocks. e panicles and are from 6 to 12 inches 
ae It is a native of southern Europe and the warmer parts of Asia and north- 
ern Africa. It was introduced into this country about sixty years ago, and has 
now become widely distributed and well known throughout the Southern States. 
In the warmer parts of the Southern States it makes rapid growth, is but little 
affected by drought, and the hay, if cut just as the grass is coming into bloom, 
is much liked by all kinds of stock. Two or three cuttings may be made during 
the season. The extensively creeping rootstocks are fleshy and tender, and hogs 
are very fond of them. These roots literally fill the ground near the surface, 
and every joint is Se of developing a new stem. This grass, when once it 
has become esta exceedingly diffic 
ult to sindics, a À hence it has 
