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Anthistiria australis, R. Brown.—The well-known “ Kan 
grass" of Australia, but "widely distributed cineiptiont Southern ri 
and the whole of Afric: ca. A perennial upright — over 3 feet in height. 
It enjoys a wide reputation and is regarded as the most useful of the 
indigenous grasses of Eastern Australia, stick of all descriptions being 
remarkably fond of it. et- roots are strong, and penetrate the soil to a 
great depth, so the plant remains green during the greater part of the 
summer. In the dar the foliage turns brown, when, however, its 
natritive qualities are said to be at the highest. If eut as soon roams 
flower re m appears t can be made into excellent hay. The m 
reliable to propagate this grass is by division of the roots, PH 
perfeets very little seed (Tiber ry: 
most ariin inm of Australia." It possesses the advantage of 
seeding freely. Turner remarks “it might be profitably cultivated for 
ensilage, especially if it were cut before the flower stems become hard 
and cane-like. 
Astrebla pectinata, F. v. Mueller. — Widely distributed in dry 
regions inland in North and East Australia. Closely allied to 
« Mitchell grass," but usually not so tall. A eder ial desert grass, 
resisting drought, and sought with avidity by sheep, and very fattening 
to them and other r pasture animals. Seeding freely (Mueller). 
Astrebla triticoides, F. v. Mueller (Danthonia triticoides, Lind/.).— 
The “ Mitchell grass” of Australia. A very valuable perennial grass 
with glaucous green leaves. On rich ae - produees a great amount 
of rich herbage, of which stock of al s are remarkably fond. 
Cattle are said to fatten on this grass even quim it is much dried up 
during periods of drought. If cut when about to flower it make 
excellent hay. Turner * thoroughly reco roy it for permanent 
pastures.” The lend should, however, be well drained. 
Cynodon Dactylon, Pers.—A prostrate nnial grass with very 
narrow glaucous green leaves. Pt i is widely di distributed in all hot 
countries, and verge also into temperate regions. It passes under 
various names, such as * Bahama grass," ** Bermuda grass, " * Indian 
couch grass," “ Dota and * Doorva." It is an importa 
covering Die; barren land, and for making smooth, compaet Fl E 
resists extreme drought, and once established in cultivated land it 
xa difficult to eradicate. It is easily established by planting viit 
portions of the rooting stems about 8 inches apart. If don e at the 
six x weeks. It may be propagated by seeds, which are now readily 
obtained in commerce. It should, however, never be planted except in 
places where it is required to remain permanently. When grown 
specially for fodder, in enclosed paddocks, it yields three or four crops 
in the year, and makes é xeellent hay. In very dry seasons in the West 
Indies animals exist arrana entirely on the underground rhizomes of 
his grass, 
