Some people say that false brome does not really belong to the brome family at all, and that is why they call it "false." It is really, however, entitled to a place among the bromes. The roots of creeping soft grass spread or creep underground very quickly, and this gives it its name. Cattle do not care for this grass.

Meadow barley is very like wall barley, except that it grows in meadows instead of hiding away at the foot of walls. Not only does floating sweet grass love the river-banks, but it often grows right up out of the water itself, sometimes bending over and floating on its surface, and it is commonly found in ditches from June onwards.

ROUGH COCKSFOOT

PERENNIAL RYE GRASS GROWING IN MEADOWS AND PASTURES, FROM JUNE ONWARDS Rye grass is more frequently to be met with than any other grass in the country. It was also the first grass to be gathered and cultivated. Cocksfoot is a very tall-growing grass. That is the reason why hares and rabbits are so fond of it, for not only do they eat it, but it is high enough for them to hide in when danger threatens.

Wood meadow grass is a valuable one from the farmer's point of view, as it grows so quickly after the cattle have nibbled it down. Annual meadow grass is the first grass to appear in fresh ground, such as when a railway embankment has been cut. The seed is carried by the wind, and quickly germinates.

PURPLE MOLINIA

SWEET-SCENTED VERNAL GRASS GROWING IN MEADOWS AND PASTURES, FROM MAY Purple molinia gets its name from the dull purple colour of its flowers. Sweet vernal is a lovely grass with yellow flowers. That delightful scent of new-mown hay is due in a great measure to the fragrance of this grass. The sweeter the scent of the hay, the greater the proportion of sweet vernal grass in its composition.