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An Eight-year-old Alfalfa Plant 



with 3 ! 2 stems growing from one root Grown at IVlanhattan, Kan, 

 upland prairie having a stiff, hardpan subsoil. Depth to water 

 feet. Height of growth, May 6, ten inches. 



, on high 

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Crown of Plant Shown in the Preceding Illustration 



Stalks removed to show branching crown 



