The variety of live-sicxk feeds which are prown \u Northern \ irpiiiia 

 is notable. Among tlie forage crops are bkie grass, timothy, urcharJ 

 grass, and the various clovers. Alfalfa is also grown successfully. C'ow- 

 pcas and soy beans are generally cultivated for soil improvement as well 

 as for hay and ensilage. The use of legumes is increasing, as is possible 

 on most of the good farms, as a consequence of the practice of liming the 

 land. The saving of grass seed is attaining commercial importance. 



The live stock industry in Piedmont, Virginia, is important, and is 

 h<rr»ming more so. Figures from the United States Census of i(>io in- 

 an increase in the numlxT of cattle, h(^rses, sheep, and hogs on 

 farms along the Southern Railway in this part of \ iff inia of more than 

 75 per crnt. ^inrr KXX). The increase in value <>: aimals was nearly 



150 pti . i.. : vlO there were on Virginia farms live slock valued at 



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