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Arundinaria tecta Muhl. Small cane; Reed. 
This is regarded by some as only a variety of the ca: ti above, but it is of 
smaller growth, rarely exceeding 10 feet in height, and extends as far north as 
Maryland. Its woody stems and perennial leafage are like those of 4. gigantea, 
affording similar fodder to cattle upon the winter ranges. 
There are many species of Arundinaria in India. Among them may be mentioned: 
Arundinaria falcata. An annual, 6 to 10 feet high. The stem and leaves are used for 
roofing and in making baskets, 
4r undinaria hookeriana TUS rice-like edible seeds, which are boiled and made 
akes or into bee 
Arundinaria racemosa, with stems 2 to 4 feet high. Used for making mats and roofing. 
A good fodder plant. 
Arundinaria wightiana. Furnishes the walking sticks of Mahableshware. The young 
ms are eaten 
Arundo donax Linn. Reed; Cane. 
A tall, leafy perennial, attaining the height of 10 to 15 feet, or in very favorable 
locations, even feet. The leaves are broad and widely spreading, and th 
stems are leafy to near the top. The panicle has some resemblance to that of 
pampas grass, but is not so large. This grass is grown for lawn decoration and 
to conceal unsightly objects. Itis a native of southern Europe, northern Africa, 
aud w vetet A ui 8 2 is pues to be en along the Rio Grande. In some 
countries , and when split, for woven work; the 
leaves are used for thatch or roofing, and the stout rhizomes are employed as a 
diuretic. A cultivated variety has its broad leaves striped with longitudinal 
white bands. It presents a very striking appearance. This grass is propagated 
by transplanting the roots, which work may be oe at E ne during the 
season. After growth has fairly commenced the subseq quent 
rapid, and for this reason itis one of the most laport dps ch of its ii for 
quickly producing scenic effects or for concealing unsightly obje 
Asprella hystrix Willd. Bottle Brush; Hedgehog-grass. 
A rather stout, perennial grass, 3 to 4 feet high, with spreading flat leaves 5 to 10 
ches long, and terminal bearded spikes 3 to 6 inches long. It isa native, 
growing in moist woodlands and along thicket borders. When mature the spike- 
lets stand out at right angles to the axis and give the head the appearance of a 
brush such as is used for cleaning bottles, hence the common name. This grass 
n recommended as ornamental, for lawn decoration. It no 
recognized agricultural value 
Astrebla pectinata F. v. Muell. "fidit eiie 
A smooth, erect grass, 13 to 3 feet high, with flat, long-pointed leaves and densely 
flowered terminal spikes or heads. It is a native of Australia, growing natu- 
rally upon the interior plains. It is regarded by the stockmen of that country 
as the best of all native grasses, both for its drought-enduring qualities and for 
its fattening properties. If cut just when coming into bloom, it makes excel- 
lent hay. The seed is produced in abundance, aud is easily collected. This 
may prove à valuable grass for the semiarid districts of the Southwest. The 
seeds of this grass, as well as those of the ee Ae related Astrebla triticoides, were 
formerly used for food by the natives of Austra 
Avena elatior. (See Arrhenatherum elatius.) 
Avena fatua Linn. Sand-oats; Wild-oats. (Fig. 15.) 
An erect anmual, 2 to 3 feet high, with loose, open panicles, 8 to 10 inches long, the 
whole aspect of the plant closely resembling forms of the cultivated oat. The 
