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Another method of obtaining a good second crop, where it is 

 desirable to keep the field in permanent mowing and the soil is 

 badly " run down," so that very light yields are obtained, is to cut 

 early and plow and seed at once to clover and mixed grasses, 

 using at least 15 pounds of clover seed per acre. Where the seed- 

 ing is done early in July, a good crop of clover should be obtained 

 late in September or early in October, and a strong growth of grass 

 and clover will follow for the next year. 



In selecting crops for growing late in the summer and during 

 the fall an effort should be made to grow those that will be sub- 

 stitutes for hay or for corn silage during the fall and early winter. 

 Green fodders for late fall feeding are valuable, in place of the 

 scanty pasturage common at this time ; or, after the ground is 

 frozen, field-cured corn fodder is nearly equal to silage or good 

 hay. Dried corn fodder will generally be much better eaten and 

 relished in the late fall or early winter than if kept till late in the 

 winter, while the coru silage or hay will retain its full value through 

 the winter. 



Corn. 

 Of the annual forage crops adapted as substitutes for common 

 hay, perhaps corn fodder is one of the best. Corn is a crop suited 

 for growth on nearly all soits, and, with the many varieties to select 

 from, kinds can be found that may be planted as late as July 10, 

 that will give a fair growth of fodder. For late planting some of 

 the large-sized sweet corns are the best. Frequently a good crop 

 of sweet corn for the market may be had if the crop is planted 

 early in July, while the fodder and smaller ears will be available 

 as forage. This may be fed green, or, if damage from frost is 

 expected, it may be dried and fed in place of hay. 



Hungarian Grass and the Millets. 

 Of the annual crops adapted for hay, probably the Hungarian 

 grass and the various kinds of millets are the best. The Hungarian 

 grass makes a lighter and finer growth than the millets, and is to 

 be preferred for hay ; while the millets are better if green fodder 

 is wanted. Hungarian grass tends to send up its blossom heads 

 at an earlier stage of growth when sown late, and a shorter and 

 lighter growth will usually be obtained if the seeding is deferred 

 until after July 1. This can be overcome, in part, by having a 

 well-fertilized or well-manured soil, with plenty of quick-acting 

 nitrogen. Hungarian grass should always be cut early, even be- 

 fore all the heads are fully formed, as it rapidly becomes tough 

 and woody after it passes the early blossoming stage. Of the mil- 



