^6 Bulletin 242. 



As will be seen from the above tables, alfalfa has about the same 

 composition as wheat bran. It is a little more difficult to digest so that 

 it is not worth as much per ton as the bran. It is a much more valuable 

 hay than red clover and when successful yields much more per acre. It 

 grows best on porous, well drained soils, but with proper treatment it is 

 successful on many soils that are not particularly well adapted to it. 

 There are successful fields in nearly all parts of New York State. In 

 order to determine whether a farm will grow it successfully it is best to 

 try several different treatments. Many farms where it has been tried 

 can unquestionably grow it successfully and on some soils where it has 

 been tried and failed it can undoubtedly be grown if given proper treat- 

 ment. It is such a valuable feed that one can afford to try a number of 

 different treatments before giving it up. Experiments loi and 102 are 

 designed for those who wish to determine the best method of growing 

 alfalfa on their farms. 



loi. Alfalfa. — A test of several soil treatments in order to deter- 

 mine if alfalfa can be grown on the experimenter's farm and to determine 

 what treatment should be used. Full directions for making such a test, 

 based on knowledge obtained from previous experiments will be fur- 

 nished by the college. The experimenter to report the results from each 

 treatment.. 



102. Alfalfa: Time of seeding. — A comparison of spring seeding 

 with summer seeding, about August i. 



103. Alfalfa: Inoculation. — A test of dift'erent methods of inocula- 

 tion. 



104. Alfalfa. — Variety test. 



105. Peas and oats. — A trial of " Canada " field peas and oats for 

 soiling hay or grain and straw. In some parts of the State these are being 

 quite extensively grown and with good success. 



106. Rye and vetch. — A test of the value of rye and winter vetch as 

 a soiling crop for early summer feeding or as a cover crop to be plowed 

 under for soil improvement. Winter vetch is a very promising legume 

 for either of these purposes. About a pint of seed wall be sent to each 

 experimenter. This is not enough to make a very careful experiment 

 but the experimenter can watch its growth and see how favorable it ap- 

 pears. Those who wish to make a trial on a larger area will be furnished 

 with addresses where the seed may be obtained. 



107. Soy beans in corn. — A test of the value of soy beans as a means 

 of increasing the per cent, of protein in silage. 



108. Red clover. — For farms that once grew clover but now fail to 

 do so. ' A test of different soil treatments in order to determine, if pos- 

 sible, what method will succeed in producing clover. 



