Those are bermuda seed heads.

Eeek! Definitely green kallinga...I don't envy you one bit. Call your local extension office for suggestions on the control of this especially pesky sedge.

Orchard grass--- that looks like it!!! Even has the purplish base by the roots. I am trying to figure out how I got it. Two options-- I only have it where I layed down some new seed. BUT I also only have it next to a few stacks of DEAD hay bails (not for eating). Can yellow, non edible hay bales contain orchard grass seeds that could spead to lawn? These are hay bales you would use as a barrier or for a hay ride, etc...

noinwi -- you are "the bomb"! That's it! Thank-you so much for the help. Now that I know the name of it, I've found lots of information on it to read. Surprisingly to me, there's more information on how to grow it, than on how to kill it. Growing it must not be too difficult, since it seems to do quite a good job in my beds on its own. Have a great weekend, and thanks again for the help. Arden