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PRINCIPLES OF FARM PRACTICE 



thrives best in a rich well-drained loam. Much the same 

 method is used for raising barley as for wheat. 



When it is used for hay, barley is not threshed but is cut 

 and cured like other kinds of hay. It is then stored in stacks 

 under cover or in bales. In the Western States barley serves 



Distribution map of rye. One dot represents 1000 acres. 

 (U.S. Dept. of Agriculture.) 



a double purpose as feed for farm animals, especially for 

 horses. It takes the place of both grain and hay. 



RYE 



Rye is the fifth in importance among cereals of the United 

 States. It may be grown in most states, but thrives best in 

 the North. It is much hardier than wheat, being capable of 

 withstanding very severe winters. Although it thrives best 

 on good soils, it will produce a fair crop on rather poor soils. 



