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HAY OF WINTER RYE. 



[Sent by John E. Russell, Secretary of Massachusetts Board of Agriculture.] 



The sample was cut May 25, 1883, when in full blossom. 

 It is of a fair quality, and compares well with a medium 

 good quality of meadow hay. The ratio of digestibility 

 stated in connection with the non-nitrogenous extract matter 

 of the hay, includes that of the crude cellulose, or raw fibre. 



Green winter rye in blossom may contain from 20 to 26 

 per cent, of vegetable matter, and from 80 to 74 per cent, 

 of water. 



