Fig. 14. Late Fall Cutting Weakens Alfalfa. 



The vigor and rapidity of spring growth is seriously impaired following 

 late fall cutting or pasturing. 



Sample i. Cut September 2, 1914. Height May 12, 1915, 22 inches. 

 Sample 2. Cut September 26, 1914. Height May 12, 1915, 17 idches. 





Fig. 15. This beautiful sheaf of alfalfa was awarded a gold medal at Panama 

 Pacific International Exposition. Grown and exhibited by Swartz Bros., 

 Cornfalfa Farms, Waukesha, Wisconsin. 



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