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grasslands with extensive stands of Agropyron.  Such ranges have
survived the merciless over-grazing for lack of stock water on these
broad upland tracks.  Wild ibex and gazelle are said to exist upon
them in large numbers.  Such grasslands are reported to exist northward
and westward of  Meshed.  The writer had expected to visit one
of these eastern areas, but the sudden termination of the seeding
season in Iran severed the plan.  Some of these grasslands, as southeast
of Gorgon, are reported to be cut for hay.

In conclusion it can be said that the fine assortment of range
forage genera located in northern and northwestern Iran, indicate that
much excellent experimental germplasm could be added to our collections
by another seasonal foray into the areas indicated above.
        