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and Albion, and because of its short straw it is especially recom- 
mended for growing on rich soils where taller varieties frequently 
cause partial loss of the crop by lodging. 
lowar was selected in 1911 from Kherson and differs from Albion 
in having a taller culm and in being a little later in maturity. It 
is superior in yielding power to Kherson and Albion. It was first 
distributed in 1919. lowar is the most promising of the three early 
varieties here discussed and already has attained a wide distribution 
in Iowa and adjoining States. The variety probably will replace 
Albion to a considerable extent because of its higher yielding ability 
and its taller straw. 
logren, a selection from Green Russian, was increased from an 
original plant selection made in 1910. The variety was first dis- 
tributed to farmers in 1922. logren has been markedly superior in 
yield to the parent. Green Russian, and it is believed will ultimately 
largely replace that variety in northern Iowa. Of all the varie- 
ties grown in the experiments at Ames, logren has been the highest 
yielder. 
Albion, Richland, and lowar have been most ]3romising in States 
other than Iowa in those sections Avhere the parent sorts, Kherson 
and Sixty-Day, have been the leading varieties. Since in such areas 
the selections usually slightly outyield the parent varieties, they 
may profitably be substituted where Kherson or Sixty-Day is grown. 
