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culation is one of the essentials in growing crimson clover. Soil from a 

 clover field usually gives better results than the cultures, though the 

 latter if used according to directions and the seed sown immediately 

 after being treated, and on a cloudy day or very late in the afternoon 

 usually gives good results. 



Crimson Cloyer Hay. 



If the crop is intended for hay it should be cut just as it gets in 

 full bloom. Do not wait for the bloom to commence to dry up as there 



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Fig. 11. — Crimson clover ana wheat in mixture. In the foreground 

 the crop has been cut and fed green to stock. The remainder was 

 cut the next day for hay. The grain prevents the crimson clover 

 from lodging. 



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will be danger in feeding the hay to horse? if cut at that stage. The 

 seeds form in a rough shuck or covering and when these are dry will 

 form into balls in the horse's stomach or intestines and may cause deaih. 

 Cut at the proper time it makes a fine and nutritious hay. 



