Part B. Mixtures and Adulterations. 



2. The same directions as were given in connection with grass mixtures will apply to 

 mixtures of legume seeds. 



Part C. Quality and Germination of Alfalfa Seed. 



3. A small sample of poor alfalfa seed is given the student for comparison (in quality) 

 with the good sample previously used. 



Alfalfa seeds, and indeed most of the legume seeds, become brown, dark and dull as they 

 become very old or are otherwise injured in vitality. Immature seeds are apt to be rather 

 green in color. Compare the two samples of common alfalfa marked "good" and "poor." 



What is your opinion of the relative values of these two alfalfa samples if the best is 

 priced at $10.00 per bushel? If possible, check your judgment by a germination test of the 

 two. In making the germination test use the method which requires two plates and two 

 pieces of dampened cloths or blotters. 



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