Among the sedges of our wet lands there are few plants more beautiful than some of the more delicate species of Eleocharis, called *' Spike Rushes" by authors, and "Frog's Hair" by country people. A large patch of low ground covered by these sedges is often a very charming spot for the eye to rest upon, though it often proves a treacherous place for the foot. Strange so say, these plants bear transplantation well, and with moderate watering will grow even in dry ground.

I think the broad-leaved Panic Grass, Panicum latifolium, when growing vigorously is one of our handsomest and most striking wild grasses. Grown for its rich and dark green leaves, it would be a very interesting plant in winter. I am informed by an intelligent farmer that cattle eat the hay of this grass greedily, though it is very coarse. Would it not pay to utilize it as a forage plant ? Merchantville, N. J., June 8th, 1885.

[We have occasionally noted the avidity with which cattle eat the Eleocharis, and regard the hint thrown out by G. as a valuable one. - Ed. G. M].