ALFALFA, [TS CHEMICAL DEVELOPMENT, FEEDING 
VALUE AND DIGESTIBILITY. 
“HARRY SNYDER AND J. A. HUMMEL. 

INTRODUCTION. 
The interest which has recently been manifested in alfal- 
fa by farmers and stockmen throughout Minnesota has 
prompted this work. Much encouragement is being given 
the growth of this great forage plant by the discovery and 

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Figure 1.—Third crop Alfalfa, Aug. 28, on farm of Mr. A. B. Lyman, Excelsior, 
Minn. 

*The details of this work have been carried out and theresults prepared for pub- 
lication by Mr. J. A. Hummel, Asst. Chemist. There has been a great deal of inter- 
est taken in alfalfa and it is believed that this bulletin will answer some of the 
numerous inquires that have been made regarding this crop. 
H. SNYDER, Chemist. 
