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made on the clover under heavy stocking, so vigorously does it recover. 

 Any surplus growth can be utilised for hay, and the quality of this is 

 really excelleni-^ it appears to retain its leaf better. than that of most 

 clovers. 



The milk-producing quality of the clover appears to be much higher than 

 that of an ordinary grass pasture. The following analysis by Mr. F. B. 

 Guthrie, Chemist, will give an idea of the nutritive qualities of the clover : — 



Chemical Analyses of Shearman's Clover and Strawberry Clover 



compared. 



Albuminoid ratio 

 Nutritive value ... 



1 to 2-3 

 14 



1 to 2-3 

 12-8 



1 to 1-7 

 17-4 



1 to 2-4 

 18-9 



It will be noticed that there is very little difference in the nutritive 

 values of the two clovers as grown at the Botanic Gardens ; both are very 

 satisfactory. The feeding value oi Shearman's clover in its green state, as 

 grown at Fullerton Cove, varies very little in the mature and immature 

 stages. In its dry (hay) state, however, there appears to be a distinct 

 advantage in cutting at the mature stage, that is, when the clover is in 



flower. 



Method of Planting. 



As this clover has not up to the present produced seed, root planting has 

 to be resorted to. The growth is so vigorous, however, that no difficulty 

 whatever is encountered in establishing it. From a dozen small roots planted 

 at the Botanic Gardens ten months ago there has spread a plot 30 square 

 yards in extent, forming a dense mat. Spring appears to be the best time 

 for planting. Only a limited nunil)er of roots are yet obtainable from the 

 Department, but Mr. Shearman has kindly offered to supply small quantities 

 to applicants who will call for them. 



