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moisture than almost any other hay crop. If allowed to 

 get too dry before hauling in it will lose many leaves, and 



Fio. 57. Push power sweep rake used in taking hay to a stack in the field. 

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they are the best part of the crop. With a little care alfalfa 

 can be cured in perfect condition, because the time required 

 for curing is not long (Figs. 57, 58). 



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FIG. 58. Hay-stacking machine. The hay is taken from the sweep rake (Fig. 

 65) and lifted to the stack by horse-power. Notice the horses at the end of the rop. 

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Eleven Alfalfa Rules. For the sake of brevity let us 

 summarize the chief points in alfalfa management. The 

 following eleven rules are quite comprehensive: 



