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EXPERIMENTAL FARMS 



9-10 EDWARD VII., A. 1910 



Rotation Test. 



Rotation Test. 



•^Ploughed under in August. 



EXPERIMENTS WITH INDIAN CORN. 



Corn is not largely grown as a fodder crop in Manitoba, but the acreage is 

 increasing as the usefulness of the crop becomes better known. It is the heaviest 

 producer of fodder that we have, and although the large-growing varieties do not 

 approach maturity in this climate, the smaller varieties become sufficiently mature 

 to make excellent feed, which is relished by all kinds of cattle. Small quantities may 

 also be fed occasionally to horses and pigs. 



Com thrives best on rich warm soil with a slope to the south, but it will give a 

 good accoimt of itself on any fertile well-drained soil. Liberal manuring before 

 sowing and frequent cultivation from the time the seed is sown until the crop is four 

 feet high, is essential to the best results. Harrows may be used to advantage every 



