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The seeds germinated evenly and plants did well till 

 September when they showed signs of drying. Afterwards the 

 crop was irrigated whenever the plants appeared to require it, 

 care being taken not to supply water unless it was absolutely 

 necessary to keep them alive. Till November the crop was poor, 

 but afterwards in the cold season it flourished. 



The detailed results are tabulated below : 



A statement showing dates of sowing and irrigating the crop 

 of Lucerne is given below : 



