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BULLETIN 65, HAWAII EXPERIMENT STATION 



No. 20. FESTUCA ELATIOR (14, pi. 81 ) 

 Common names: Meadow fescue, tall fescue 



Meadow fescue is found growing throughout England and conti- 

 nental Europe. An erect perennial, 2 to 4 feet tall, it spreads rapidly 

 by means of creeping stems. It is said to be valuable for hay and for 



Figure 20— Festuca clatior 



pasturage, and is adapted to both dry and wet climates. In Europe 

 it is grown in combination with ryegrass, orchard grass, timothy, and 

 with red, white, and alsike clovers. The grazing qualities are said to 

 be good. Meadow fescue did well in the grass garden at Waimea, 

 Hawaii, and seems to be worthy of further trial. 



