THE CALL OF THE LAND 



meadow fescue for both meadows and pas- 

 tures, and, most notably, that wonderful 

 plant, alfalfa. 



The original introduction of Kherson 

 oats into the United States was by the Ne- 

 braska University. This occurred in 1897, 

 the grain coming from the province of 

 Kherson in Russia. Years of experience 

 have shown this oat to be far the most suc- 

 cessful grown in the light rainfall parts of 

 Nebraska, outdoing the sixty-day oat, 

 which also promises well. In central and 

 western Nebraska the Kherson yields, in 

 favorable years, as high as 50 bushels to the 

 acre; in ordinary years, usually 10 bushels 

 more than other oats, while in dry seasons 

 it comes to crop when later varieties fail. 

 Thus far the quality, the early maturity and 

 the high-producing power of this marvelous 

 oat continue unabated. 



Corn experiments to improve seed and to 

 secure varieties adapted to various locali- 

 ties have produced astonishing results. 

 Progressive farmers increase their acre 

 yield from 5 to 10 bushels. The educa- 



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