514 CULTIVATED RYE 



rate of 2 to 3 bushels per acre, usually in September or October, 

 as early as possible, as tillering goes on chiefly in autumn and 

 not much in spring. 



Summer rye is sown generally in March and April. 



When sown for green spring food more seed is sown, usually 

 from 3 to 4 bushels per acre. 



ViELD. — The average yield is from 25 to 30 bushels of com, 

 and from 30 to 40 cwts. of straw per acre. 



Composition. — Rye has practically the same composition as 

 wheat. 



Ex. 266. — Examine the various parts of an ear of rye, and compare them 

 with those of an ear of wheat. 



