140 AMERICAN AGRICULTURE. 



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they may be introduced as a substitute for clover, where 

 from any cause the latter does not grow successfully. All 

 domestic stock are fond of them. 



THE FIND A OR GROUND PEA, (Arachis hypogaa). 

 This is a legumen and is cultivated with profit in the south- 

 ern states on light sandy lands, where it yields from 30 to 

 even 80 bushels per acre, besides furnishing much haulm for 

 forage. It is sown in drills 4 or 5 feet apart, and worked 

 with a light plow or cultivator immediately after the plants 

 show themselves above ground. They soon overspread the 

 whole surface. When properly matured, the roots are loo- 

 sened by a fork and pulled up by hand, and after curing are 

 put under cover for winter's use. They contain a large quan- 

 tity of oil, but in other respects, closely resemble the com- 

 mon pea and bean in their nutritive qualities. They are in 

 high repute for their fattening qualities. 



