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every flockmaster would be wise in putting away a few 

 hundred bushels for the use of ewes when the turnips are all 

 eaten up and no grass or anything succulent is in sight. 

 Mangels will keep, if properly stored, till away along in May t 

 and maybe June, if it is found necessary. 



The Sand Vetch. 



The sand vetch is one 'of the most desirable and profitable 

 crops the shepherd can grow for early spring use. Sown 

 with rye in August, or early in September it furnishes a 

 spring crop that is greatly relished by all members of the 

 flock. Although perhaps not so good as the spring vetch it 

 should be grown by every flockmaster who understands the 

 importance of feeding succulent rations to the flock as 

 much as possible at all times of the year. In the spring 

 when little else is in sight to satisfy the craving appetites of 

 the ewes and lambs for something green, something suc- 

 culent, the sand vetch affords them an opportunity to satisfy 

 this craving to their hearts' content. The sand vetch is a 

 plant of rapid growth and can be fed almost continually 

 until frost comes, either by pasturing or cutting. It can be 

 cut many times in the season. I have had experience with 

 it both in Canada and the state of Indiana and found it to 

 give great satisfaction as a ration for sheep. It will grow, 

 when sown with rye, to the height of five feet, and when 

 in full bloom looks very pretty as it climbs the rye stalks. 



The Spring Vetch. 



Spring vetches, or tares, is one of the most useful and 

 profitable crops that the shepherd can raise for his flock. As 

 a fattening ration for sheep spring vetches have no peer in 



