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green earlier in spring and later in winter, and holds its color in dry weather. Rarely makes 
seed and therefore is usually established by stolons or sod; spreads by creeping flat stems 
which root to form dense carpet-like turf. Sometimes, but incorrectly, called Carpet Grass; 
a name which belongs to a different grass used principally for pasture. 
SAND BLUESTEM Andropogon hallii 
Sand Bluestem is a tall-growing perennial with a bunch habit, but develops strong 
creeping underground stems. Its heavy rootstock and extensive root system make it ideal 
as a soil binder in loose blow soil. Especially adapted to very sandy soils. Used for 
grazing and control of soil erosion. 

Rhodes grass 
SAND DROPSEED Sporobolus cryptandrus 
A good native range grass for erosion control and grazing, alone or with other permanent 
range and pasture grasses. Grows best on tight sandy soils and is widely adapted. Plants 
perennial, in very small tufted bunches, growing vigorously on limited amounts of 
moisture, not very leafy, but sending up numerous fine stems 12-18 inches tall. Seeds 
profusely. Furnishes winter and summer grazing. An inexpensive grass to use, the seed 
being very small. 
SAND LOVEGRASS Eragrostis trichodes 
Sand Lovegrass is a tall, leafy, extremely palatable perennial bunch grass found gen- 
erally throughout the sandier portions of the Western Gulf States. Best adapted to the 
light sandy soils in the 18 to 85 inch rainfall belt, but does well on heavier soils when 
introduced there. If over-grazed tends to seek the protection of woody plants. In pure 
or nearly pure stands produces a large amount of palatable forage early in the spring 
or fall. 
SIDEOATS GRAMA Bouteloua curtipendula 
The most widely adapted permanent summer perennial pasture, range, and _ erosion- 
control grass found on limestone soils, with the longest grazing period of any range 
bunch grass. Low in moisture content but very nutritious and fattening, green or dry. 
Thrives best, like oats, on limestone, sandstone, and shale soils. Withstands drought 
well and furnishes grazing when dormant in winter. The fine fibrous root system holds 
