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Turnips, Sivedes, K<ihl Rabi, Tree Kale, and Thouaand-headed Kale may 

 be sown as early as possible. Dv^ep rich loams give the best returns. 

 Anderson's Imperial Purple-top Swedes gave us splendid returns in the past. 

 A quickly-gr.iwing favourite grren crop with a moist soil is the White Mustard. 

 This can be sown at the rate of 4 oi- 5 lb. seed to the acre. It provides 

 excellent fodder for slieep. 



Maize. — The late-planted crops are now above ground and are growing 

 well. It is important that they be sulijected to shallow cultivation to keep 

 down the summer grass and weeds, as well as to aerate the soil. Constant 

 attention to this will keep up I'apid and sturdy growth. 



S or (J hums. — These crops, like the maize, require equal attention in the 

 form of shallow cultivation. 



Lucerne. — The past three seasons of drought have given us unmistakable 

 proof of the hardy nature of lucerne and its extraordinary power as a drought 

 resister. On our poor high lands no grass or fodder plant responded more 

 vigorously to the recent falls of rain. During the summer a small picking of 

 this richly-nourishing plant was always available, from a grazing point of 

 view, notwithstanding the absen'i^e of moisture. The more we see of this 

 plant under the adverse conditions we recently experienced, the more 

 satisfied we are of its great capacity for providing an ideal food for stock. 

 The opportunit)'. now offers to increase the area under this useful crop. It 

 naturally thrives best on deep loamy, rich soils, with good natural drainage. 

 This, however, should not discourage farmers testing it on poor soils. It is 

 surprising the growth noted on low-class soils, always j^roviding there be 

 depth and good natural drainage. In all cases the land should be prepai'ed 

 by thorough cultivation and substnling. The addition of ^^ ^on gyp^^uii pei" 

 acre is always attended with good results. A clean, fine seed-bed, particu- 

 larly when prepared after fallow, is advantageous, and favours early develop- 

 ment of the plant. 



When lime is not added, the addition of 2 to 2i cwt. per acre of super- 

 pho.sphate and sulphate of potash may be harrowed in, in the proportion of 

 four ;jf the former to one of the latter. 



Use from 12 to 20 lb. seed per acre, and adopt every precaution to secure 

 clem seed, free from dodder. It may be sown in drills or Ijroadcast. 



