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one of the worst weeds that the Southern farmer has 

 to contend with. 

 At the same time 

 it is one of the most 

 valuable grasses 

 for hay and pas- 

 ture. When corn 

 or other similar 

 crops are laid by in 

 most parts of the 

 South, this grass 

 quickly springs up 

 and occupies the 

 land for the re- 

 mainder of the sea- 

 son. If the corn 

 is cut and shocked, 

 the crab grass can, 

 a little later, be 

 cut for hay. It 

 cures easily, and if 

 cut before over- 

 ripe and properly 

 cured, it makes a 

 hay of which stock 

 of all kinds are 

 very fond, and 

 which seems to be 

 nearly or quite 

 equal to timothy 

 in feeding value. 

 It is greatly relished by stock when fresh, and it is a 



Crab Grass. 



