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AGRICULTURE FOR BEGINNERS 



Japan clover is especially valuable in warm Southern cli- 

 mates. Both will do well even when the soil is partly 

 shaded, but they do best in land fully open to the sun. 

 Careful attention is required to cure clover hay well. 

 The clover should always be cut before it forms seed. The 

 best time to cut is when the plants are in full bloom. 



FIG. 255. CHINESE SOY BEAN 



From original furnished by United States Department of Agriculture, 

 Division of Agrostology 



Let the mower be started in the morning. Then a few 

 hours later run over with the tedder. This will loosen 

 the hay and let in air and sunshine. If the weather be 

 fair, let the hay lie until the next day, and then rake it 

 into rows for further drying. After raking, the hay may 

 either be left in the rows for final curing or it may be put 

 in cocks. If the weather be unsettled, it is best to cock 



