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Stuart, Bassett, and xVinsworth. (Fig. G.) This wide distribution 

 of successful fields gr()win<,^ under nearly every condition of moisture 

 and in Avidely varying situations is snfficient evidence that alfalfa 

 can and will be grown in practically every part of this region. 

 There are sure to be numerous failures in seeding alfalfa on account 

 of the uncertainty of the climate, and it is advised that discretion be 

 used in limiting expenditures on the first trials. Success will l)c 

 more general as the people become better acquainted with the ci-op 

 and as hardier strains, suited to this locality, are developed. 



Fii;. C. — AlfaU'a licld iifar Alkinsim, Xebr. 



SEED STRAINS ADAPTED TO SAND-HILL CONDITIONS. 

 NATIVE DKY-r.AND STRAINS. 



Seed of native dry-land strains of alfalfa is secured from nonirri- 

 gated fields in the semiarid sections of the West. It is usually ordi- 

 nary alfalfa which has been grown for years under dry-land con- 

 ditions. In this way the drought-resistant plants alone have sur- 

 vived, and such seed is preferable if it can be obtained.^ 



TURKESTAN ALFALFA. 



Turkestan alfalfa was secured originally from Turkestan and has 

 l>een found, as a- rule, more drought resistant than the ordinarv 

 alfalfa. It is not recommended, however, under irrigation, or in 

 .sections with sufHcient rainfall for full crops of ordinarv alfalfa. 

 In the sand-hill region ordinary alfalfa usually gives a better yield. - 



1 Westgate, J. M. Alfalfa. Farmers' Bnllelin :V-'.<). V. S. Oopl. <>f Ajrriciilturc, 1!)0S, p. .",S. 

 - Wcstgate, J. JI. Op. cit., p. 37. 

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