t*ASTURES IN New York. 517 



Orange hawkweed is becoming a menace to pastures in all parts of 

 the state. If it is possible to plow the field this should be done and the 

 land cultivated for a year or two. It may be necessary to follow a regular 

 system of rotation in such cases. Page 371. 



If the land cannot be plowed, it may be top-dressed with manure 

 and reseeded with the grass mixture given on page 363, but using less 

 per acre. The manure will so stimulate the grass that it will crowd 

 out the paint brush. If the land can be stirred with a harrow it will 

 often help. Lime is also helpful. 



Ferns are encroaching on pastures in various sections. They indicate 

 an acid condition of the soil. They maj'- be controlled by mowing 

 twice a year or by plowing and reseeding. Page 373. 



New York nov\ has some of the cheapest grazing land in the United 

 States for the number of stock that it will carry. Page 392. 



