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rest from the plow at least one-half of the time, in order to 

 preserve its vitality, and 



CLOVER IS THE BEST FERTILIZING RENOVATOR 



that it can have during that time ; it is head and shoulders 

 above any thing else. Clover gives the soil additional life 

 and vigor, preparing it to put forth all its strength in the 

 production of corn, or any other grain. When clover is 

 intended for hay it should be cut early in the season. The after 

 crop should never be taken from the land, but when the seed 

 is matured it may be used for grazing purposes, keeping the 

 stock continually on the ground. This will re-seed the land, 

 which is necessary every three years if it be a biennial plant. 



CLOVER SHOULD NOT BE GRAZED TOO CLOSELY IN THE FALL, 



as it is tender, and needs protection against excessive frost. I 

 have derived great benefit and even saved the life of my 

 young clover, by giving it a top dressing of straw, or barnyard 

 manure, or compost in the Fall, or any time before the ground 

 freezes. With such treatment the following year's crop has 

 doubly p^iid the cost. 



In localities where the land is well covered with snow 

 during the Winter and early Spring, such a course is not abso- 

 lutely necessary, but always advisable. 



THE GREAT VALUE OF CLOVER 



is not more than half realized in the crop itself, but it enriches 

 and invigorates the soil, securing the production of excellent 

 crops of corn or other cereals after it. 



The roots are large, permeating the soil frequently to the 

 depth of eighteen inches, holding it in a loose, arable, and 

 proper condition to respond most generously to the intelligent 

 and energetic treatment of the husbandman. Of the different 

 kinds of clover in use, I find the largest is the best fertilizer, 

 while the smaller or medium grades are perhaps better for hay. 



ENEMIES. 



Clover has many enemies to contend with. Excessive 



