Canary Grass, or Phalaris, L. a genus of plants, comprising twenty-four species, of which two only are cultivated in England ; viz. 1. The Caraniensis, or the manured canary-grass, which is raised from seed, and requires the soil to. be made very fine and light on the surface. It is sown the first dry-week in February. The plant is generally ripe in the beginning of September, and requires to be a considerable time in the field, but it is seldom injured by wet wea ther. It is chiefly cultivated on account of its seeds, which are found to be best calculated for canary, and other small birds. It also nourishes the Coccus phalavidis, which is properly a native of the Canary Islands, but is become naturalized in England.

2. The arundbiacea, or painted lady-grass, or ladies traces, which is occasionally sown in our gardens, ' on account of its beautiful striped leaves. It is of considerable utility for thatching ricks, or cottages, as this plant is more durable than straw. In the north of Europe, where its stalks attain the height of from two to six feet, it is mowed twice a year, and given to cattle, as a nutritious and whole-some food. We are, therefore; of opinion, tint this species might also be Successfully cultivated, for the same purpose, in Britain.