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some little value as early pasturage. Hay made of it contains 7 per cent crude 
protein. The plant becomes too coarse for forage during the summer months. 
Juncus tenuis. Slender bog rush. 
A slender, tufted, erect, wiry rush, 6 to 18 inches high, with leaves about 6 inches 
long. n plant throughout the prairie region, oc ing on the high 
prairies as etfi as on low ground. Though rather ERES ite wiry, it is readily 
eaten bystock. The amount éf forageis small. Hay made of it contains about 
7 per cent crude protein. 
Lathyrus cicer. Winter flat pea. 
A forage plant cultivated to some extent in Germany and Switzerland, and particu- 
larly valued because it becomes green earlier in spring than almost auy other 
forage crop. The seeds are sown at the rate of 2 bushels to the acre. Its 
5 is much like the more common flat pea. It reaches a height of 1 or 
2 fee 
Lathyrus hirsutus. Winter veteh. 
This vetch is one of the best that has been grown in the Southern States for winter 
forage. It is sown in September or October, so that it may germinate with the 
fall rains and become established before cold weather. It grows slowly until 
the ground freezes. By the first of January the roots are sufficiently developed 
so that the tops begin to grow rapidly, and by February the plants form a dense 
mat and continue to grow until hot weather. The plants bear grazing well, and 
stock of all kinds eat the dry hay. For the Gulf States this is one of the most 
EE species of vetch for winter and early spring fodder. It reseeds itself 
reely. (Tracy.) 
Lathyrus macrorhizos. 
A native of western Asia which would be valuable for introduction into this coun- 
try. It makes a good growth on the most barren woodlands, especially in 
mountain regions. 
Lathyrus polymorphus. Everlasting pea. 
A low pea, 6 to 12 inches high, with very large purple flowers, common on the 
prairies from Missouri and Nebraska westward. This furnishes considerable 
pasturage, and ought to be given a trial in cultivation. 
Lathyrus pratensis. Meadow pea. 
A 5 perennial, native to and cultivated in the colder portions of Europe and 
e yield is quite large. It can be utilized for sheep pasturage, the 
brit nd not being relished by otherstock. Suited for cultivation in alpine 
regions. 
Lathyrus sativus. Bitter vetch. 
Anative of middle and southern Europe, which is adapted to cultivation in cold 
climates and alpine regions. The fodder is superior to that of vetches, but the 
yield is scant. In India itis grown as a . crop, often on n as soils 
which will grow no other legume. Great caution must be used in feeding the 
seeds of this plant, as they contain an mad which is ier cute. to 
domestic animals and to man. It has not been cultivated much in this country. 
T Lathyrus splendens. Pride of California. 
This vine has been introduced into gardens because of its beautiful she Tt 
grows wild in hes mountains of southern California, and is bed to be n excel- 
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