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Panicum crus-galU (Water-grass). 



After the summer rains in all swampy places or low lauds this 

 grass commences growing, sometimes attaining the height of 

 G or 7 feet. It is relished by all kinds of stock, and does not 

 tramp out, as it always starts from the seed. 

 Setaria setosa. 



This grass comes up in bunches after the summer rains in the 

 hills and valleys. It is not very thick, and grows mostly 

 around bushes and trees. It is a very good grass for horses, 

 cattle, and sheep, and does not tramp out, and in fact is spread- 

 ing. It grows to the height of 3 feet. We do not know any 

 name for it. 

 Hi (aria Jamesii (Guyetta). 



This grass grows on the hills and mesa lauds, and does not tramp 

 out easily. It grows to the height of 18 inches, is relished by 

 all stock, horses, sheep, and cattle, and stands the drougth well. 

 It is cut for hay a great deal in the Territories. 

 Eragrostis megastachya. 



This grass is common in the valleys and canons of this Territory, 

 and is relished by all kinds of stock. It grows to the height 

 of 2 feet and does not tramp out readily, as it comes from 

 seed after the summer rains. 

 Clitoris clcgans. 



This grass comes up in bunches around bushes and trees after the 

 summer raios. It grows about 2 feet in height, and is relished 

 by all kinds of stock. It seems to be spreading. 

 Eriochloa punctata. 



This comes from seed in the valleys after the summer rains, and 

 is relished by all kinds of stock. It grows thickly, is not tramped 

 out, aud is sometimes cut for hay. 

 Alllonia incarnata (Gunaninpil of the Spanish). 



This is a slender prostrate plant, which comes from the seed alter 

 the summer rains. All stock relish it, and it is not tramped out 

 readily. The natives use it as a substitute for tea. 

 Amarantus (Oareless-weed, big-weed). 



This weed, which is known everywhere, is abundant over the 

 hills and low-lands in this Territory, coming after the summer 

 rains. It is relished by all kinds of stock, sheep, hogs, cattle, 

 and horses. 

 Portulacca olcracea (Purslane). 



This herb, which probably grows all over the United States, is 

 abundant in this part of the country, and comes after the sum- 

 mer rains, and is relished by all kinds of stock, sheep, hogs, 

 horses, cattle, etc. 

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