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etios have been cultivated in various sections, and deserve especial 

 attention in certain localities. 



This plant has been widely discussed within the last few years in the 

 agricultural press, and is valued by many who have grown it as a fod- 

 der plant in the South. There is considerable difference of opinion, 

 however, as to its relative value as compared with the other sorghums 

 and Indian corn. The following from among the replies received are 

 given as additional evidence in regard to it: 



J. S. Newman, Director Experiment Station, Agricultural and Me- 

 chanical College, Auburn, Ala. : 



The popularity of this plant is waning, it having no special advantages over com- 

 mon corn, cat-tail millet, or common sorghum. 



As evidence that millo maize has undergone acclimation, I will add 

 that plants grown from seed freshly imported from South America do 

 not mature seeds here. 



Dr. Charles Mohr, Mobile, Ala. : 



In the last three seasons this has been grown successfully in this vicinity by several 

 parties. It ripens its seed before the advent of frost, Which kills the plants to the 

 roots. It does very well in the light soils of the coast plain, and perhaps every- 

 where in the pine region where there is a clay foundation. The growth of this grass 

 during the early part of the season is much retarded by the chilly nights and spells 

 of continued cold weather. It is only after the advent of settled warm weather that 

 it enters upon its period of'more vigorous growth. 



Four cuttings may be taken daring the season. Plants intended for seed are left 

 undisturbed, and grow to a height of 18 or 20 feet, ripening in October. Great 

 trouble in securing the seed is caused by the ravages of numerous birds. 



The fodder obtained from the repeated cuttings, on account of its succulence, is 

 difficult to cure, and in damp weather almost impossible. To cure dry fodder for 

 -winter use the plants are, after the second cutting, left to grow until towards the 

 end of the season, when, having attained a height of 12 to 15 feet, and before opening 

 their flowers, the stalks are cut and placed on end in small shocks. After being suf- 

 ficiently dried they are placed upright under an airy shed or barn, protected from 

 the damp. In this way sufficient ventilation is secured to prevent heating and mold- 

 ing, and to keep the fodder sweet and palatable. The fodder is said to be preferred 

 by all kinds of live stock to any other fodder or hay. As to its nutritious value as 

 compared with corn fodder opinions differ. The seeds are planted in spring in beds, 

 which can be covered over during cool nights, and from these are transferred, when 

 8 to 10 inches in height, to the field, and thereafter treated in the same inanrfer as 

 corn. 



Florida Farm and Fruit- Growers: 



Red Millo Maize. It stands drought and does not blow down easily, but it does 

 not make as rank a growth as yellow millo maize. The seed is smaller than any of 

 the other sorghums, and makes a first-class chicken-feed. 



PHALARIS. 



Phalaris arundinacea (Reed Canary Grass). 



A perennial grass, with strong, creeping rhizomes, growing from 2 to 

 5 feet high, usually in low or wet ground. It ranges from New England 

 and New York westward to Oregon, and northward to Canada, also in 





