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neutralizing poisonous excreta, produced by the crop pre- 

 ceding them; and it may be possible that the other le- 

 guminous crops referred to, produce the same results. In 

 any case, we know from long experience and observation, 

 lihat the soil improving properties of these leguminous 

 crops is so marked that we can not afford to dispense with 

 them. If cowpeas are used for the purpose of soil reno- 

 vation, one should know whether the soil is infected 

 with root knot. If this minute insect is present in the 

 soil, the iron pea only should be planted, as it is the only 

 variety that has proven immune to this insect. In fact 

 it is my preference of varieties anyway. It is a good 

 variety for hay, growing until frost, although it is a shy 

 bearer. 



HAY. 



As the trucker must have hay, it is proper that I should 

 say a few words on this subject. "No better hay than pea- 

 vine hay can be made by the Southern farmer ; but unless 

 it is first-class and the leaves retained, and free from 

 mould, it is not worth saving. In order to do this, it 

 must not be allowed to get wet after it has been cut and 

 wilted. I have tested nearly all methods T have ever 

 heard of, and the only one I have ever found to be purely 

 productive of a first-class article of peavine hay, is one of 

 my own origination, and while the cost of saving is more 

 than in ordinary methods, the quality of the product will 

 justify the additional expense. A shed of the following 

 dimensions will cure enough hay for four or five head of 

 horses, and if a smaller number is kept, the shed may bo 

 reduced in size. Make an open shed 16x32 feet, using 



