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of high palatability, and aomel imes e\ en in the silk or only in the tassel when a 

 continuous supply is required, though in these cases the feeding value is 

 seriously reduced. In the glazed or dented stage it possesses the advantage 

 of being in a suitable condition to "stook" in the field without danger 

 of mould. 



Green maize fodder is harvested either liv a special maize harvester, which 

 cuts and Winds the stalks in bundles, and is capable of harvesting from 6 to 

 s acres a day, <>r it may he done by a home made implement in the form of 

 a sickle or blade attached to a sliding platform. The ordinary cane-knife is 

 used for cutting maize hy hand. 



Front View of Maize Harvester 



(3) For Grain and Stover. — Where the stover is required to be of as 

 much feeding value as possihle while the grain is also needed, it will be 

 necessary to harvest the whole stalk before the grain is mature, and to 

 cure the stover in the field for another month or two in " stooks " 

 containing from 200 to 300 stalks. The best stage of cutting for this pur- 

 pose is when the ears are nearly all dented or glazed and the husks dry, 



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