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yields of luuj of carictics of coicpca. 



The largest average for three years was made by 

 the Wonderful (or Unknown) variety, followed by Clay. 

 Iron, which was tested only two years, surpassed all 

 other varieties in the average yield for those two years. 



The ease of harvesting varies greatly with different 

 varieties, the running kinds affording the greatest diffi- 

 cult v. 



The quality of the hay differs somewhat with different 

 varieties. For example. Wonderful has larger stems 

 tlian anv other varietv tested and hence its hav ap- 

 pears coarser. 



Nevertheless, the large yield and erect stem make this 

 a very popular variety for hay. It is too late to mature 

 seed in a high latitude or when planted very late in 

 summer. 



On the whole, as a general purpose cowpea, suitable 

 for either grain, forage, or fertilizer, Ave may safely 

 plant the Wonderful or Unknown in the central and 

 southern parts of the state until some other varietv is 



