FIELD CROPS. 27 



SPANISH CHUFA. (Cyperus esculentus.) 



This is a very rich, sweet, nut-like tuber, growing at 

 the root of the plant. It is healthful and nutritious, and 

 is good for the table or as food for hogs and fowls. It is 

 very productive. Old land, destitute of vegetable matter, 

 will not answer for the Chufa. The plant requires a rath- 

 er dry? sandy loam. ; one that is naturally rich or that has 

 been manured the previous year. Plant in March or 

 April ; plow up the land thoroughly ; throw two furrows 

 together with a small turn plow, two feet apart ; re-open 

 this bed with a narrow scooter or bull tongue. Having 

 first soaked the Chufas twenty-four to thirty-six hours in 

 water, drop two every foot in the furrow and cover two 

 to three inches deep. Cultivate lightly until the plants 

 nearly occupy the ground. Immediately after frosts, the 

 nuts maybe gathered, washed, dried carefully and housed. 

 Ammoniated superphosphate with potash is a good ferti- 

 lizer for this crop. The tops may be cut and fed to stock 

 once or twice during the season. 



PEANUTS. 



Also known as Goobers, Ground Peas, Pinders, etc. 

 Soils naturally rich in lime suit the peanut. Plant in 

 March or April. Lay off rows three feet apart with a small 

 turn plow, throw two furrows to the row, one on each side ; 

 re-open with a narrow plow ; drop two seeds every fifteen 

 to eighteen inches, cover two inches deep. Cultivate 

 lightly but cleanly. Put no earth on the vines. After 

 frost dig, wash and dry carefully, and house the crop. 

 Superphosphate of lime is a good fertilizer for this crop. 



CLOVERS. ( Trifolium. ) 



There are several kinds of clover, some being annual, 

 while most are perennials. The same preparation of the 

 soil, and the same treatment answers for all. In sowing 

 clover and grass seeds, it is a good plaa to mix the seeds 



