herd's-grass

The dew still lay in myriad drops on the red herd's-grass, turning it to lavender in the morning sun, and the heavy scent of the wet ferns hung in the forest.

Coniston — Complete Winston Churchill 1909

The dew still lay in myriad drops on the red herd's-grass, turning it to lavender in the morning sun, and the heavy scent of the wet ferns hung in the forest.

Coniston — Volume 01 Winston Churchill 1909

The dew still lay in myriad drops on the red herd's-grass, turning it to lavender in the morning sun, and the heavy scent of the wet ferns hung in the forest.

Project Gutenberg Complete Works of Winston Churchill Winston Churchill 1909

Their yellow breasts contrast with the tender green of the newly-springing clover and herd's-grass.

How Spring Came in New England Charles Dudley Warner 1864

Their yellow breasts contrast with the tender green of the newly-springing clover and herd's-grass.

The Complete Project Gutenberg Writings of Charles Dudley Warner Charles Dudley Warner 1864

Their yellow breasts contrast with the tender green of the newly-springing clover and herd's-grass.

Images from Works of Charles D. Warner Charles Dudley Warner 1864

Phleum pratense (herd's-grass), on carries, at camps and clearings.

The Maine Woods 1858

Maize, wheat, and clover for two years, usually occupy the ground, in succession, both on upland and lowland, herd's-grass (red-top of New York), sometimes taking the place of the clover, or being grown with it for hay, in which case the ground remains in sward for several years.

A Journey in the Seaboard Slave States; With Remarks on Their Economy 1856

The clover may be pastured the following year, but in the year succeeding that, it is allowed to grow unchecked until August, when it is plowed in, the ground again guanoed, and wheat sown with herd's-grass (red-top) and clover, which is to remain, for mowing and pasture, as long as the ground will profitably sustain it.

A Journey in the Seaboard Slave States; With Remarks on Their Economy 1856