PREFACE. 



THE aim in all plant growing is, as in all other business, 

 to secure the largest possible money return, without 

 diminishing the original capital. Everywhere the inquiry 

 is, "How can the productiveness of land be increased?" 

 This pamphlet, in part, answers that query by calling atten- 

 tion to the cow pea: a plant which, by its many valuable 

 qualities, ease of cultivation over a wide territor)' and 

 cheapness of production, makes it a never failing friend of 

 the tiller of the soil. 



As a clear, condensed synopsis of the history, habits, 

 merits and best manner of using the cow pea to the greatest 

 advantage, the following pages will abundantly repay study 

 and practical, every-day application. 



