COVER CROPS 



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Legumes. 



Alfalfa. 



Beggar Weed. 

 Berseem. 

 Bur Clover. 

 Canada Peas. 

 Common Vetch. 

 Cow Peas. 

 Crimson Clover. 

 Hairy Vetch. 



Sweet Clover. 

 Tangier Peas. 

 Velvet Beans. 

 "White Clover. 



Japan Clover. 

 Mammoth Clover. 



Peanuts. 

 Red Clover. 

 Soy Beans. 



Horse Beans. 



In selecting a cover crop it is necessary to bear 

 in mind the peculiar qualities and habits which 

 make one rather than another preferred for particu- 

 lar purposes, giving due consideration to that care 

 which each requires, the soil and conditions promot- 

 ing growth, the length of time for maturity and 

 the seasons and temperatures most suitable ; there- 

 for, these characteristics of the following crops, 

 applicable when used in fig orchards, are given as 

 briefly as practicable : 



''Of the introduced plants (in the Southwestern 

 States) alfilaria, also known as alfilerilla. filaree, pin 

 clover, is so well adapted to the prevailing climatic 

 conditions and has proved itself of such great value 



ALFILARIA. 



