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peas and oats or even better. The seed is, however, exceedingly 

 expensive and there is very little probability of this crop being 

 grown to any appreciable extent in this country. 



OATS. 



Sown alone, oats are not recommended for soiling. Mixed with 

 peas or vetches, however, they will produce large yields of green 

 feed per acre and rank next to corn in palatability, succulence and 

 milk-producing value. When sown at intervals of from 12 to 15 days, 

 they can be made to last as long as necessary. The best time to 

 have them ready is July and August, when pasture grass is dry 

 and scarce. 



RAPE. 



As a soiling crop for cows in milk, rape is not likely to become 

 very popular since it is sure to flavour the milk unless fed with the 

 greatest care and in moderate quantities. It is, however, exceedingly 

 acceptable to dairy cattle and is sure to increase the milk flow. It 

 is best suited for the feeding of dry cows, heifers, steers, sheep or 

 swine. For methods of growing see Dominion Experimental Farm 

 Bulletin No. 42. 



BYE. 



Rye in this country is not much used for soiling. It is, how- 

 ever, when cut at the right stage, much relished by cows but is said 

 to impart a bad flavour to the milk. If fed in moderation along 

 with other feeds, it is not likely to perceptibly affect the milk in any 

 way. Rye sown in the fall will provide a large amount of feed 

 early in the summer, 2 or 3 weeks before grass is ready. Rye sown 

 in August will furnish a small amount of pasture four to six weeks 

 after sowing until winter sets in. 



SORGHUM. 



Sorghum is a very valuable plant for green feed, especially for 

 milch cows, being very palatable and succulent. It is not yet much 

 used in Canada but in the ' dairying ' States it has been found almost 

 indispensable. It gives very large returns per acre 



SOY BEANS. 



The soy bean is a very good crop for green forage. Its abun- 

 dant yield, high feeding value, lengtli of season (it may be fed from 



