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should be encouraged by every means. There are several 
species of Antbistiria deserving introduction and naturalisa- 
tion in our Colony. 
Anthoxantlmm odoratum, L- 
The Scented Vernal Grass. Europe, North and Middle 
Asia, North Africa. A perennial, not of great value as a 
fattening grass, yet always desired for the flavor, which it 
imparts to hay. Perhaps for this purpose the scented 
Andropogons might serve here also. On deep and moist 
soils it attains its greatest perfection. It is much used for 
mixing among permanent grasses on pastures, where it will 
continue long in season. It would live well in our Alps. 
The lamellar-crystalline Cumarin is the principle, on which 
the odor of Anthoxanthemum depends. 
Apios tuberosa, Moench. 
North America. A climber, with somewhat milky juice. 
The mealy tubers are edible. 
Apium graveolens, E. 
The Celery. Europe, North Africa, North and Middle 
Asia. It is here merely inserted with a view of pointing 
out, that it might he readily naturalized on our sea shores. 
Apium pros' ;ratum, Ea Billardiere. 
The Australian Celery. Extra- tropical Australia, New Zea- 
land, extra- tropical South America. This also can be 
utilized as a culinary vegetable. 
Apocynum cannabinum, E. 
On river banks in North America. This is recorded among 
plants yielding a textile flbre. 
Arachis hypogaea, E. 
The Earth-nut, Pea-nut or Ground-nut. Brazil. The 
seeds of this annual herb are consumed in a roasted state, 
or used for pressing from them a palatable oil. The plant 
is a very productive one, and yields a very quick return. It 
ranks also as a valuable fodder herb. A light somewhat 
calcareous soil is best fitted for its growth. On such soil, 
50 bushels may he obtained from the acre. 
