PREFACE, 



THE aim in all plant growing is, as in all other business, 

 to secure the largest possible money return, without 

 diminishing the original capital. Everywhere the inquiry 

 is, "How can the productiveness of land be increased?" 

 This pamphlet, in part, answers that query by calling atten- 

 tion to the cow pea, a plant whose many valuable qualities, 

 ease of cultivation, adaptability to many soils and climates, 

 and cheapness of production, make it a never failing 

 friend to the tiller of the soil. 



As a clear, condensed synopsis of the history, habits, 

 merits and best manner of using the cow pea, the following 

 pages will abundantly repay study and practical, every-day 

 application. 



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