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5. Stenotaphrum americanum, Schrank. The well known 



44 Buffalo Grass " of New South Wales. This is a native 

 of America. The nearer the sea the more it flourishes 

 and it will stand droughty conditions which will destroy 

 many grasses. 



6. Andropogon Schimperi, Hochst. A tussock grass from 



Abyssinia, which stools readily and which promises to 

 be a valuable grass for New South Wales. I believe 

 it will prove to be a valuable soil-binder for the Lower 

 Hunter. 



7. Elymus arenarius, Linn. The " Sea Lyme Grass " of 



Northern Europe and Asia. It and the Marram Grass 

 are excellent sand-binders. 



8. Cortaderla argentea, Stapf. (Gynerium argenteum, 



Nees.). The well known "Pampas Grass" of South 

 America, which grows in large tussocks. 



9. Imperata arundinacea, Oyr., the " Blady Grass " of 



Eastern Australia which is a most effectual soil-binder, 

 though not like most of the grasses recommended, a 

 useful fodder plant in addition. 



10. Psamuui arenaria, R. et S. The well known Marram 

 grass of North Europe and North America. Its value 

 as a sand-binder in Victoria and New South Wales has 

 now been proved beyond question. 



11. Small Bamboos of any species should be tried on the 

 Lower Hunter. They spread from the roots and their 

 tough stems are very tenacious of life. 



12. Arundinaria falcata, Nees. One of the smaller Hima- 

 layan Bamboos recommended for soil-binding. 



13. Arundinella nepalense, Trin. A New South Wales 



grass worthy of further experiment for the purpose 

 indicated. 



