Distributed for Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
Cultivated Races of Sorghum
A systematic and detailed crop plant study, with history, botanical description, distribution and cultural and economic notes.

Table of Contents
Botanical History of the Cultivated Sorghums
1. Early Classifications, A.D. 50-1753
2. Classification as Distinct Species
3. Subordination of Sorghums under One Species
4. Recent Classification as Distinct Species of Sorghum
5. Summary and Discussion
Classification
Botanical Description of Series Sativa
General Distribution
Significance of the Botanical Characters
Key to the Sub-Series and Species
Description and Enumeration
Sub-Series:
1. Drummondii
2. Guineënsia
3. Nervosa
4. Bicoloria
5. Caffra
6. Durra
The Relationships of the Wild and Cultivated Sorghums Diagram Showing Relationships of the Wild and Cultivated Sorghums
Bibliography
Index
1. Early Classifications, A.D. 50-1753
2. Classification as Distinct Species
3. Subordination of Sorghums under One Species
4. Recent Classification as Distinct Species of Sorghum
5. Summary and Discussion
Classification
Botanical Description of Series Sativa
General Distribution
Significance of the Botanical Characters
Key to the Sub-Series and Species
Description and Enumeration
Sub-Series:
1. Drummondii
2. Guineënsia
3. Nervosa
4. Bicoloria
5. Caffra
6. Durra
The Relationships of the Wild and Cultivated Sorghums Diagram Showing Relationships of the Wild and Cultivated Sorghums
Bibliography
Index
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