ALFALFA FOR DAIRY COWS, 391 



■where alfalfa hay is worth no more than $10 per 

 ton it would be cheaper to feed it unground and in 

 large amounts. 



Alfalfa Silage for Cows. — Already we have dis- 

 cussed the making of alfalfa silage. The experiences 

 of men making silage of alfalfa are varied. Some 

 like the stuff, some have indifferent success in mak- 

 ing it. It seems certain that immature alfalfa makes 

 poor silage. The plants should be in good state of 

 . bloom, should be cut with dew on and raked at once 

 and hurried into the silo, well cut iTito short lengths 

 with no drying. Com for silage, alfalfa for dry 

 feed — "it is something to chew on," it is necessary 

 to the cow, it keeps her occupied, in health and vigor. 

 God speed the day when millions of acres of alfalfa 

 will lie adjacent to dairy barns all over our land. 



