FORAGE PLANTS— INDIAN CORN OR MAIZE. 133 



failed in England as an object of permanent culti- 

 vation. 



The common large Maize is however sometimes grown 

 for mowing, with great advantage in climates where 

 the grain will not ripen. Its abundant produce and 

 excellent quality as green fodder, especially for horned 

 cattle, would make it worth atrial for the same purpose 

 in this country. 



[Professor Long has in hand a series of experiments 

 with the object of testing the value of Maize, Sorghum, 

 and other large grasses for ensilage and green fodder 

 purposes. The publication of the results of his investi- 

 gations will be received with much interest, and caunot 

 fail to be a valuable addition to the literature of this 

 subject.] 



