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EXPERIMENTAL FARMS 



1-2 EDWARD VII., A. 1902 



ROTATION OF CROPS. 



Two years ago, in accordance with your instructions, arrangements were made for 

 a series of rotation plots, the principal object being the maintenance of the fertility 

 of the soil, by ploughing under a leguminous crop every third year, instead of the 

 usual summer-fallow. 



The Soja beans were sown in rows 14 inches apart, using 60 pounds of seed per 

 acre. The Red Clover was sown at the rate of 12 pounds per acre, and the mixed 

 clovers in the proportion of 8 pounds of Alfalfa and 6 pounds of Alsike per acre. 

 These leguminous plants were ploughed under when they reached their fullest develop- 

 ment. The order of rotation is as follows : — 



Results of Third Year (1901) on Rotation Plots. 



