130 On the culture of Indian Corn as a fodder. 



higb^ and the whole was used in its green state. The 

 milk of the cows fed on it was abundant and well fla- 

 voured, and the butter made from our family cows excel- 

 lent. They had a daily supply of salt, which was thrown 

 upon the coarser stalks to induce them to eat the w hole. 

 The waste was inconsiderable, and the saving of manure 

 great. 



It may be proper here to remark, that when the corn 

 has been once cut, it never sprouts again, but leaves the 

 ground in a very clean state, as no weeds can rise among it. 



More than my usual occupation, and a pair of bad 

 eyes must be my apology for neglecting to answer your 

 note till this time. If my answer contains any hint in- 

 teresting to yourself, or to the Society which you repre- 

 sent, I shall be glad that the inquiry has been made. 



I rem^iin, yours, &c. 



J. G. Thomson. 

 Richard Tfistar^jr, 



Sec^tj, Fhilad. Agric. Sac. 



