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stalks came forth in succession until three crops of seeds 

 were gathered. During the first two periods in which the 

 seeds were being matured, the stems and leaves remained 

 green and succulent and in excellent condition for green 

 feeding. The grass matures remarkably well for hay and 

 supplies a great abundance of forage. It will stand several 

 mowings before the time of blooming and will, no doubt, 

 make excellent pasturage for cows and other stock. 



The following is a chemical analysis of this grass, made 

 under the direction of Professor B. B. Ross, in charge of 

 the Chemical Department : 



Water 16 . 09 



Ash 6.02 



Ether extract 3 . 00 



Crude fiber 20 . 65 



Crude protein 2 . 40 



Nitrogen free extract 51 . 84 



KoDo Millet. [Paspalum scrohiculatum.) 



This plant was imported at the same time and from the 

 same country as the last. It also yielded good results and 

 produced foliage almost as tall and luxuriant as was secured 

 from the Ragi. Its valuable properties are unmistakable, 

 and I recommend it to the farmers of Alabama for a sood 

 hay producing plant. The growth was not quite as rapid as 

 the last, but it is vigorous and makes ample foliage before 

 the season closes. 



The following analysis was made by the Chemical De- 

 partment : 



Water 14. 75 



Ash 3 . 95 



Ether extract 2 . 10 



Crude fiber 30 . 57 



Crude protein 1 . 92 



Nitrogen free extract 46 . 71 



