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baled and handled than the sorghums, it will pay faruiers and .stot-k- 

 meii in central Texas, and in all parts of Texas east and south of this 

 section, to try to grow teosinte for forage. 



MILLETS. 



Several varieties of millet have been tested in the station garden 

 this year with satisfactory results in each case. 



JAPANESE BARNYARD MILLET. 



( I'anicum cnis-'/alii. , 



On March 1.") seed was sown in rather thin land on a hillside, wliich 

 had been broken deeply in October, 1898, and not i)lowed since. A good 

 stand was secured, and by April 18 the millet covered the ground with 

 vigorous growth. On May 11 weeds were abundant and threatened to 

 choke out the ndllet. .lune 3 the millet was cut, affording a splendid 

 yield. The new growth started up immediately, and July 1 a stcond 

 cutting was made — yield rather light. The millet began a third growth, 

 but the drought of July was too severe, and it did not make another 

 croi). The lirst crop grew to be 3 feet tall and seeded abundantly. 

 Seed sown in another plot April 10 gave quite as satisfactory results. 

 Tnder normal conditions this variety of millet will probably yield three 

 ('roi)S a year. 



SHAMA MILLET. 



( I'anicuiii frumciiliiii'iim). 



Seed was planted October 4, 1898, and germinated well, but the 

 winter freezes destroyed all the roots. Other plantings were made 

 March 17 and April 10, 1899. Splendid stands were secured, the 

 growth was vigorous, 18 to 24 inches tall, and the seed development 

 was very good. Several bales of hay were made from the plat, which 

 is equal to the best hay grown or imported into this section. Stock are 

 veiy fond of it and the yield is good. One cutting only was secured 

 before the drought set in. The second growth gradually dried up dur- 

 ing July and August, and by September 1 was to all appearances 

 dead. 



PEARL MILLE'I'. 



A good stand was secured from seed sown April 18. Some of the 

 stalks grew 7 feet tall with seed heads 8 to 10 inches long. There was 

 an abundance of fodder, which was cut, cured, and baled, making rich 

 soft hay that was relished by stock. It was a success here notwith- 

 standing the drought. 



liROOM-CORN MILLET. 



Planted in April. The yield was large and the seeds matured before 

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