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Andropogon avenaceus, Micliaiix. (Sorghum avenaceum, 

 Willd.) 



Kortli and Central America. Tliis tall perennial gi-ass lives 

 in diy, sandy soil, and should here be tried for growth of 

 fodder. 



Andropogon bicolor, Roxburgh. 



Warmer parts of Asia. One of the annual tall Sorghums. 

 It ripens its seeds in three or four months from the time of 

 sowing, the produce in good soil being often upwards of one 

 hundi'edfold. It is a wholesome gi'ain. 



Andropogon Calamus, Eoyle. 



Central India. The Sweet Calamus of the Ancients. From 

 this species the Gingergrass Oil of Nemaur is distilled, an 

 article much used in perfumery. 



Andropogon cernuus, Koxburgh. {Sorghum cemuum, 

 Willd.) 



One of the Guinea Corns. India, where it is much culti- 

 vated, and so also in other tropical countries. It is perennial, 

 and foims the ''staff of life of the mountaineers" beyond 

 Eengal. It reaches a height of 15 feet, with leaves over 

 three feet lono-. The thick stems are rootino- at the lower 

 joints, and cattle are very fond of them. The grain is white. 

 The specific limits of the various Sorghums are not well 

 ascertained. 



Andropogon citratus, Candolle. 



The Lemon Grass of India, It yields an essential oil for 

 perfumeiyj besides it is occasionally used for tea. This 

 applies as well to Andropogon Nardus, L., and some allied 

 grasses. 



Andropogon Haleppensis, Sibthorp. 



South Europe, warmer parts of Asia and ISTorth Africa. A 

 rich perennial grass, cultivated often under the name of Cuba 

 Grass. In our colony hardy up to 2000 feet elevation. 



Andropogon Ivarancusa, Eoxburgh. 



One of the fragTant gTasses of North India, much used like 

 A. Schcenanthus. 



Andropogon Martini, Eoxburgh. {A. Jlexuosus, Nees.) 



On the mountains of India. The fragant Citronella Oil is 

 distilled in Ceylon and elsewhere from the leaves of this 

 species. General Martin observed, that cattle are voraciously 

 fond of this grass ; but it imparts its fragrance to meat and 

 milk. 



Andropogon muricatus, Eetzius. 



India. A swamp-grass, with delightfully fragrant roots. 



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