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4. Duranta Pliimieri, Jacq. A tall-growing shrub from the West Indie.s, which forms dense masses 
Readily propagated by cuttings. 
5. llymenanthera dentala, R.Br. This is a tall native shrub, which forms large masses in good soil 
in many places in our coast districts. In the Upper Hunter district it flourishes remarkably 
well in many parts Moonan Flat, for example. 
6. Ligugtrum spp. The " Privets," of which there are several species and varieties. They are al 
more or less soil-binders, and can be readily propagated by cuttings. 
7. Lycium barbarum, Linn. A "Box Thorn," which is a well-known hedge plant. It is not par- 
ticular as to soil or situation. 
8. Olea europea, Linn. The common " Olive." It likes good soil, and although it prefers proximity 
to the sea, there are many places in the Middle Hunter where it will flourish. The wild olive, 
which yields but a poor fruit, could be planted ; but I would like to see truncheons planted of the 
best pickling and oil-yielding olives obtainable. 
9. Polyijala myrlifolia, Linn. A shrub of moderate size from the Cape. Not of special merit. 
10. Su'is aurea, Salisb. (a variety of the Huntingdon Willow, S.alba, Linn.). The " Golden Willow." 
Most willows are valuable for the purpose under reference. 
11. Tamarix gailica, Linn. The "Tamarisk." A native of Europe and Asia, which is very tolerant 
as regards soil and situation. It grows readily from cuttings, and is a well tested soil-binder, 
even of sand. 
C. List of grasses, creeping shrubs, &c., recommended for the banks of the 
Lower Hunter : 
1. Cynodon dactylon, Pers. The " Doub " or common " Couch-grass " of Eastern Australia, It is an 
excellent soil or sand binder, so well known as not to require extended notice at this place. This, 
and the five grasses which follow, form a dense turf. 
2. Panicum plicatum, Lam. This is a broad-leaved grass from Southern Asia, which forms a coarse 
turf when eaten down. 
3. Paspalum dilatatum, Poiret. During the last few years this American grass has come into great 
prominence for grazing for dairy cattle. It and several other Paspalums are excellent sand- 
binders, and should be encouraged on the Lower Hunter. 
*. Paspalum distichum, Linn. "Silt Grass" or "Water Couch." A native grass, and a good soil- 
binder in most situations. 
5. Paspalwn cochinchinense somewhat resembles No. 2 in general experience, and is well worthy 
of trial. 
6. Stenotaphrum umericanum, Schrank. The well-known " 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. 
7. 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. 
8. Cortaderia argentea, Stapf. (Gynerium argenteum, Nees.). The well-known " Pampas Grass " of 
South America, which grows in large tussocks. See " Pampas Grass to prevent Sluits " (Wash- 
aways), Agric. Journ., Cape, May, 1907, p. 712. 
9. Imperata arundinacea, Cyr. The "Blady Grass 1 ' 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. Psamma 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. CMoris virgata, the "Rhodes Grass" from South Africa, is certainly a most valuable grass. 
12. Arundinella nepalense, Trin. A New South Wales grass worthy of further experiment for the 
purpose indicated. 
13. Arwndo donax, Linn. This handsome "Bamboo Reed" is n6w well acclimatised in New South 
Wales, and flourishes in moist situations. It is a coed soil-binder. 
