4 ANTHOXANTHUM ODORATUM. 



Stamens consisting of two, which extend beyond the spikelet. 

 Anthers oblong, and notched at the extremities. Styles brief 

 and smooth. Ovarium oblong. Stigmas long, downy, and ex- 

 tending beyond the summit. Seed solitary, naked, and pointed 

 at each extremity. Stem circular, striated, very smooth, having 

 two or three hairy striated sheaths; the upper sheath extending 

 beyond its leaf. Joints long and distant. Leaves flat, pale green, 

 ribbed, hairy both above and beneath. Inflorescence simple, 

 panicled. Length of the Grass from twelve to eighteen inches. 

 Root perennial, flbrous. 



Flowers in the middle of April, and ripens its seeds in the 

 middle of June. 



A valuable agricultural Grass. 



I am indebted to Mr. Joseph Sidebotham, of Manchester, and 

 to Dr. Wilson, of Nottingham, for specimens of this species. 



The illustration is from Dr. "Wilson's specimen. 



