OATS CLIMATE, SOILS, TILLAGE, USES 295 



if a crop of grain is desired. Sowing vetch with the oats 

 increases the value of the pasture. 



As a soiling-crop, oats will furnish a large amount of 

 green feed, although they come into use a little later than 

 rye. Cutting begins as soon as the heads begin to show 

 and continues until the crop is almost mature. 



