58 a EXPERIMENT STATION. [Jan. 



climatic conditions. The fact that we have a much greater 

 rainfall in New England than is common in the Dakotas may 

 explain in a large measure the failure of some of the varieties 

 in New England that do well in the west. 



From our experiments and observations we are convinced 

 that alfalfa can be grown successfully in Massachusetts, but the 

 following points ^ are regarded as absolutely necessary if a good 

 stand is to be secured : — 



1. Careful selection of the location and the type of soil. 



2. Particular care in the preparation of the seed bed. 



3. Proper application of lime and fertilizers. 



4. The selection of a good, reliable strain of seed. 



5. Proper care of the crop after a good stand is secured. 



1 A bulletin, No. 154, making suggestions on all these points will be sent on application. 



