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5. Treatment with solution of corrosive sublimate of seed 

 potatoes which are moderately scabby will prevent scab, pro- 

 vided the germs of this disease are not present in the soil 

 where the potatoes are planted. 



Crimson Clover. 



This clover has not prov(>d hardy here, and experiments 

 in its use should be tried upon a small scale. 



Jajxinese Millets. 



1. The " barn-yard " variety is worth a trial. Here it 

 has yielded per acre: (a) seed, 66. 7 bushels, and straw, 

 11,297 pounds; (b) green fodder, 18 tons; or (c) hay, 6 

 tons. 



2. The green fodder is superior to good corn fodder in 

 feeding for milk. It makes excellent silage. 



Soja Beans. 



The medium green variety is a useful crop, whether for 

 feeding green or for silage. It will yield about two-thirds 

 as much gross weight as corn ; but is far richer in flesh 

 formers. Silage made hy mixing two parts of either corn 

 or barn-yard millet with one of the beans makes a well-bal- 

 anced feed for cows. 



Flat Pea. 



Seed was planted in the spring of 189-1, but no fodder has 

 as yet been produced. 



Sacaline. 



Seed planted in the spring of 1895 germinated well, the 

 plants made a good start and promise a large yield of fodder 

 next year. 



Hay Caps. 



A trial demonstrated their great usefulness in showery 

 weather, and indicates that the S}'mmes' cap has much tq 

 recommend it. 



