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adapted to almost any part of the South, they are given here 
practically in full. They give a very clear idea of the great va- 
riety of crops which may be employed to furnish pasture and 
cheapen production. The recommendations follow: 
“We find that the following crops are applicable in Missis- 
sippi and that they are such that our labor can grow without 
much effort. It must be understood that better crops and better 
results will follow planting on well prepared, well fertilized, well 
drained, and thoroughly cultivated soils. It is best to have good 
soil for all crops, and it is a waste of time, energy, and money 
to attempt to grow some of the crops on poor soil. On the other 
hand, fairly good results will be shown on poor lands if the proper 
selection of seed is made and the soil is prepared properly. An 
application of stable manure will always pay, and provisions 
should be made to save and use the same, whenever possible. 
“One and one-half bushels oats and one-half bushel vetch 
per acre, planted in September, will furnish grazing from 
December to the first of April. Supplemental feed, 1 per cent 
corn or 5 per cent sweet potatoes. 
‘*One bushel barley and 10 pounds red clover per acre, 
planted in September, will furnish grazing from December to 
July. Supplemental feed, same as above. 
“ Hight pounds Dwarf Essex rape and 10 pounds red clover 
per acre, planted in September, will furnish grazing from 
December to July, and the same planted in February will pro- 
vide grazing from May to July. Supplemental feed, same as 
above. 
“ Alfalfa, 20 pounds per acre, planted in September or 
October, or in March or April, will furnish grazing from March 
to September. The pastures should not be over stocked. Sup- 
plemental feed, 1 per cent corn and shorts. 
“ One-half bushel cow-peas per acre, drilled, planted in May, 
June, and July, will furnish grazing from August to November. 
Supplemental feed, 1 per cent corn, or 5 per cent sweet potatoes. 
