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this time two IdccIs of the L'lah and Kansas seed were planted 

 broadcast in plots opposite those still under consideration, and 

 separated only by a ten-foot roadway. 



termination was excellent, but the prevalence ot weeds and 

 cut worms, toji^ether with a slKM-ta.cj^e of labor, resulted in failure. 

 The important iK)int to be noted, however, is that while the cut 

 worms were very destructive on tlu' ynuni;' seedlini;s. they clid not 

 harm the older plants. 



Ci. Irrii^atioii and Fcrlillcalion. All four plots ri'ceiveil three 

 irri.l,^^tirln^ of two hours each in September ( September 1.1.-^ an<I 



