ure are based methods of control or eradication. The following suggestions 
in regard to weed control apply to all classes of weeds: 
1. Buy seed which is the purest obtainable and of strong vitality. 
2. Before buying, test a sample of it, or send a sample to the Branch 
Seed Laboratory, Experiment Station, Lafayette, to be tested for purity 
and germination. In this way only can any one learn the character of seed 
he proposes using, in regard to freedom from weed seed and in regard to 
viabliity. 
3. As far as possible, prevent weeds about the farm from seeding. 
Pulling, the use of the scythe along ditches, roads, lanes and fences and 
about the yards and buildings and in the wood lot, as well as the use of the 
mowing machine where possible, will accomplish this in a large measure. 
4. Thoroughly and repeatedly cultivate corn crops so as to keep weeds 
down. 
5. Breaking weed-infested ground in the fall and harrowing at short 
intervals and repeating the harrowing in spring to encourage weed seed 
lying in the soil to germinate and to destroy the seedlings, is to be recom- 
mended. 
For biennials repeated cuttings during the second season of growth, 
pulling or spudding where only a few plants are in evidence, together with 
the introduction of a hoed crop (corn or potatoes, say), are effective. 
Perennials will need more extensive treatment than is indicated above. 
A treatment such as the following is suggested: 
Plow in the fall and follow with frequent harrowings both in the fall 
and in the spring. About the end of May sow with rape in drills, or broad- 
cast millet, cowpeas or Canada field peas and oats. When well advanced, 
use these crops for pasture, or feed in the yard to supplement other pasture 
crops. Animals, especially hogs and sheep, are very useful in destroying 
weeds on the farm. Plan to use them as extensively as possible. Follow 
the smoother crop (rape, millet, etc.) with wheat seeded heavily with clo- 
ver. When wheat is off let a crop of clover grow up. Pasture this or 
plow it under. Follow this with a well-cared-for corn crop. This method 
is in addition to general suggestions given previously. Eternal vigilance, 
care and persistence is the price of a clean farm. That a clean farm, indi- 
cating thrift, intelligence and taste, is more attractive, satisfying and 
profitable than a weedy, carelessly operated one, there can be no question. 
In cities and towns the least that can be done is to frequently cut weeds 
