252. WHITE LUPINE. (Lupimis Albus). 



Collected when in bloom from Experimental Plats of the Station, 1884. 



The cultivation of this variety of Lupine has been undertaken for 

 the purpose of testing its fitness for green manuring upon exhausted 

 farm-lauds. The frequent occurrence of a natural dense growth of a 

 blue variety of wild Lupine, on sandy unproductive lands along the 

 Connecticut river, suggested the idea of trying the above described 

 improved variety, as a green manure, for the reclamation of abandoned 

 farm-lands in neighboring districts. The white Lupine enjoys a high 

 reputation as a green manure upon a light, dry, sandy soil. The first 

 season has been used for raising seed. 



