GOOD GRASS FOR SAND
.* Some years ago Mr R. Day, chief borough inspector at New Plymouth, experimented to find the most suitable grass for cultivation on sand. The results showed that an African grass called kikuyu was the kind best adapted for the purpose. The. three or four small pieces obtained originally are now represented by some acres of luxurious grass on borough land at Fitzroy, which was planted three or four years ago, while more lately it was planted on the Fitzroy golf links, again with encouraging results. The success of the experiment has been watched by other districts, with the result that a large parcel of roots has been sent to Raglan, where they will be used for sand reclamation. The grass is one of the creeping varieties and grows freely on pure sand, making a good turf. It destroys lupins, is appreciated by cattle, and is not affected by dry weather.
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Press, Volume LXIX, Issue 20988, 17 October 1933, Page 8
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