304 FIELD CROPS FOR THE COTTON-BELT 



by using cold seed, the seed should be put into a basket or 

 loosely woven sack and previously dipped into water at a 

 temperature of 110° to 120° S". The temperature of the 

 water is regulated by adding cold or hot water as the case 

 may require. A good thermometer is absolutely necessary 

 for all hot-water treatments, otherwise the Adtality of the 

 seed may be destroyed on the one hand, or the treatment 

 may be ineffective on the other. 



Copper sulfate solution, often employed for preventing ^ 

 smuts of certain cereals, should never be used for oats 

 as it injures the seed. 



