SUCCULENT AND BULKY FEEDS 



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an acre in artichokes returned a net profit in pork of 

 $9.76. The pigs harvested the artichokes while the 

 tubers were immature, and were given in addition during 

 the 21 days of the experiment 189 pounds of meal, con- 

 sisting of one-half corn and one-sixth each of oats, peas 

 and barley, making a daily grain ration of i>2 pounds 

 per pig. In commenting upon the fondness for ar- 

 ticiiokes shown by the pigs, Professor Grisdale said: "I 

 ha\e ne\er seen pigs eat anything with more gusto." 

 Ihe favorable daily gain is interesting, especially in view 

 of the small quantity of grain used. The gains made 

 by the pigs are shown in the following table : 



G.MNS MADE BY PIGS ON ARTICHOKES AND GRAIN 



The tops of the Jerusalem artichoke are seldom, if 

 e\er, eaten by swine, but are considered excellent fodder 

 for horses or cattle. A comparatively small planting is 

 ample for a number of hogs. 



CHUFAS AND THE CASSAVA 



Chufas are used to some extent in the southern states, 

 particular!}' in winter, with artichokes. The Alabama 

 experiment station (Bulletin No. 122) obtained one 

 pound of growth for 1.92 pounds of grain when shotes 



