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green, as the hay is liable to have a somewhat laxative effect 

 upon stock. Less harm results, however, from cutting it too 

 green than cutting it too ripe. The best time to cut it is consid- 

 ered to be when the majority of the heads have distinctly ap- 

 peared. It should not be permitted to become entirely dty in the 

 swath, but should be raked when partially dry, and allowed to 

 cure in cocks. 



Instead of cutting the millet, it may be pastured within a 

 month or so after being sown. Varieties that make second 

 growth from the roots, such as Common Millet and Hungarian 

 Millet, are best suited for pasturing. Poor alfalfa pastures may 

 be much improved during the hot weather of summer by "disk- 

 ing" in millet seed, where the supply of irrigating water makes 



it possible. 



A. J. McClatchie, 



Department of Agriculture and Horticulture. 



