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SOUTHERN FIELD CROPS 



FIG. 25. A MIXTURE OF RYE AND CRIMSON CLOVER. 

 Showing the height to which rye grows. 



73. Utilization. On rich land rye sown early in the 

 fall may be cut three or even four times as a soiling crop, 

 the first cutting being made in December or January. In 

 order to secure several cuttings, the plant must be cut just 



