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whose data the following table is compiled. The signifi- 

 cance of figures thus obtained is not very clear. The 

 total yield is invariably less than if the crop be cut 1 to 

 3 times. This can only be interpreted as indicating that 

 the yield of pastures is less than that of meadows, but 

 what relation the yield from 6 or more clippings is to 

 that eaten by animals on pasture continuously is not 

 evident : 



TONS OF GREEN HERBAGE TO THE ACRE AT EACH OF Six 

 CUTTINGS PER ANNUM. AVERAGE OF FOUR YEARS FOR 

 GRASSES, THREE YEARS FOR LEGUMES 



94. Pasture mixtures. There is only one safe rule 

 to follow in regard to grasses and clovers to be planted 

 for permanent pastures ; namely, use those which experi- 

 ence has shown hold the ground most tenaciously. It is 

 desirable to use in addition, however, one or more quick 

 growing grasses to furnish pasturage while the slower 

 growing ones are developing. 



