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where crimson clover will grow, it is the hest manure to put under the 



corn crop." 



I regard crimson clover a very fine crop to turn under for cotton, 



Fig. 12.— A crimson-clover failure on ground too poor in humus. 

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though it must be turned under much earlier for cotton than is neces- 

 sary for com. For cotton it should be turned under at least two weeks 

 before the cotton is to be planted, and possibly three weeks might be 

 better. If the clover is only 6 inches high when turned under it will do 

 a great deal of good. 



