204 FORAGE CROPS 



finds to be profitable an annual application of 

 1,050 pounds per acre of a mixture of 



Nitrate of soda 350 pounds 



Muriate of potash 200 pounds 



Acid phosphate 500 pounds 



Clark recommends, for seeding down, an annual 

 application of 400 to 800 pounds per acre of a 

 mixture of 



Ground bone 1,000 pounds 



Muriate of potash 800 pounds 



Nitrate of soda 200 pounds 



and two top -dressings of 200 to 300 pounds each 

 of an equal mixture of ground bone, muriate of 

 potash and nitrate of soda. These larger applica- 

 tions, however, assume a much more thorough 

 preparation of land previous to seeding than is 

 outlined here. 



Values of mixed forage crops 



A crop of mixed grasses and clovers is useful 

 for green forage from about June 20 to July 10, 

 according to the locality and season. It is one 

 of the most palatable and useful of our forage 

 crops, making a well-balanced ration in itself, 

 and producing a relatively large yield of dry 

 matter. 



