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protection for the young grass, the broad leaves of the tur- 

 nips giving welcome shade and protection from early frosts, 

 and from the too warm winter's sun; and the roots dying, 

 through the winter, furnish very useful food for the young 

 crop in the spring. But with fall plowing ana early sow- 

 ing in the spring, grass seeds may be sown with safety then> 

 and will often give a crop of hay, or pasture for sheep in 

 the fall 



