DRY-FARMING 



and redder than that of spelt. Emmer 

 is a much harder and quicker grow- 

 ing plant than spelt. It can withstand 

 severe drought, and, to a large degree, 

 leaf-rust and smut. Emmer will produce 

 a fair crop under almost any condition of 

 soil and climate, but thrives best in a dry 

 prairie region, with short hot summers, 

 where it gives excellent yields. It will 

 grow on poor lands, in stony ground, in 

 forest regions, and on the prairie. A dry 

 hot climate seems to produce in emmer a 

 hard, bright, clean grain. In Russia a 

 large amount of this grain is used for 

 human food, such as in porridge and 

 cakes. The high protein content would 

 indicate that it should make very nutri- 

 tious bread. Moreover, emmer has 

 proved of great value for improving other 

 varieties of wheat. By crossing it with 

 the common varieties, the following char- 

 acters are secured : ( 1 ) Better resistance 

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