. Bulletin. Gramineae -- United States; Forage plants -- United States. 45 for planting- on the banks of rivers or dams to protect tlicra from injury l)y heavy rains or floods. The underground stems and roots qniclvly form a perfect mat in the soil, and when once established they make a very firm turf. The grass may be propagated by seeds or pieces of the root. No. 130. Koeleria cristata (Linn.) Pers. Prairie June-grass. This is a common grass upon the open meadows and plains of the Central and "West- ern States, and extends beyond the Pocky Mountains to the Pacific Coast. It is one of th
. Bulletin. Gramineae -- United States; Forage plants -- United States. 45 for planting- on the banks of rivers or dams to protect tlicra from injury l)y heavy rains or floods. The underground stems and roots qniclvly form a perfect mat in the soil, and when once established they make a very firm turf. The grass may be propagated by seeds or pieces of the root. No. 130. Koeleria cristata (Linn.) Pers. Prairie June-grass. This is a common grass upon the open meadows and plains of the Central and "West- ern States, and extends beyond the Pocky Mountains to the Pacific Coast. It is one of the " bunch-grasses " of the plains region, where it is generally associated with the more common Bunch-grass, Foa hucldeyana. On the dry bench lauds it is seldom over a foot high, but in irrigated ground grows to the height of 2 feet or more, and makes excellent hay. Its cultivation is not to be recom- mended where better grasses may be had. However, it pos- sesses some value for furnishing early forage, and might be used in reseediug the native pas- tures. No. 131. Lamarckia aurea Moench. Golden-top. A low annual, 3 to 12 inches high, with flat leaves and elegant one-sided panicles 2 to 3 inches long. This very attractive and favorite ornamental grass is a native of southern Europe and southwestern Asia. It is fre- quently cultivated in gardens, and is a pleasing grass for edg- ings. It has escaped from cul- tivation in southern California, and has become apparently spontaneous there. No. 132. Lolium italicum A. l!r. Italian Rye-grass. (Fig. 53.) A well-known and excellent grass for rich and rather moist lands, particularly for the Eastern States. It is a very rapid grow- er, forms a dense turf, and in Eurojje, whence the grass w as introduced into this country, it is regarded as one of the best hay grasses. On stifi', heavy clays or on very dry soil it does not do well; but on good, calcare- ous loams or marls, or on moist, loamy sands, where the soil is in good cond
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