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3. Make a study of the pastures represented at the 

 school for the weeds growing in them. What proportion 

 of the pastures may be called weedy ? What weeds predom- 

 inate? 'Are they ever mowed? 



4. How many of the farmers in your vicinity follow 

 the plan of dividing their pasture, so that the one part may 

 rest while the other is being used? If this is not done at 

 your home, figure the cost of running a division fence so 

 that it would be possible. Talk with your father about the 

 cost of the fence. 



5. Are any of the pastures in your region ever disked 

 to loosen the sod? Is new seed ever sown on them? Do 

 you think any of them are sod-bound. How can you tell? 



6. What is the cost per rod of laying field tile in your 

 vicinity? Investigate any wet areas on your home pasture 

 where the grass is rejected by the stock, and determine how 

 many rods of drainage would be required to make the soil 

 tillable. Suppose draining would double the feeding value 

 of such an area, would the drain pay good interest on its 

 cost ? Figure this all out and talk with your father about it. 



