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An Eight-year-old Alfalfa Plant 



th 312 stems growing from one root. Grown at Manhattan, Kan., on high 

 upland prairie having a stiff, hardpan suhsoil. Depth to water 180 feet 

 Height of growth May 6, ten inches 



Crown of Plant Shown in the Preceding Illustration 



Stalks removed to show branching crown 



