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in the South and Middle West. Rescue-grass is used in 

 some parts of the South for winter pasture. Rye-grass 

 can also be used to advantage for winter pasture in the 

 South as it grows rapidly and produces feed sooner than 

 perennial pasture-grasses. Rape and sometimes other 

 cruciferous plants such as turnips and kale are sown for 

 pastures. Various legumes may be used for this purpose, 

 often in connection with their use as green manure or as a 

 cover-crop. 



