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 soihng-crbp, oats will furnish a large' amount of 

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

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

 and continues until the crop is almost mature. 



