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as in alfalfa. It is an excellent forage plant for soiling: HAND, dts the nutri- 
tive ratio is such that it needs to be fed with hay or r in order 
to obtain the best results. Saltbush contains a bitter principle which acts as » 
tonic. It is probably the best plant for growing on alkali spots, 3 
the crop is removed from the ground each year. Every ton of green forage so 
removed contains about 110 pounds of mineral ingredients, of which the soda 
annual and requiring fresh seeding each season. The seed may be obtained at 
fair prices in the California markets. 
Atriplex vescicarium. Bladder saltbush. 
An Australian species, which Baron von Mueller considers one of the most valuable 
forage plants of that country, because of its abundance on the arid plains of the 
interior and the facility with which it disseminates itself. It withstands the 
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it is of great value for sheep. It is a woody species, which is easily multiplied 
from both cuttings and seed. 
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Boehmeria nivea. "md Cloth plant; China grass plant; Ramie grass. 
This well-known fiber t, which has been introduced rather widely throughout 
the United States a y last twenty years, furnishes a large amount of fo 
of fair quality. It is eaten well by all kinds of stock; so that wherever ea 
- plant is grown for its fiber it is well to remember that it will also furnish v 
ble feed. 
Brassica napus. Winter rape; Rape; Dwarf Essex rape. 
A succulent and nutritious forage plant, closely related to the Swede turnips. Itis 
adapted to.deep, rich, and warm loams and sandy soils. It has been widely cul- 
tivated in the uti ee States and Canada, and succeeds on any rich and 
well-drained soil, provid ers are not too hot and dry. If the ground 
isin good condition and free from weeds, it may be sown broadcast at the rate 
of 3 to 5 pounds of seed per acre. If the land. is wet, however, rape should be 
sown in raised drills, when 1 or 2 pounds will be sufficient. The time 3 i 
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off when it is sufficiently advanced. It will grow up again and may 
second time in the same manner, but — the best : 
