Alfalfa Seed Production 
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periment Station advocated the method as a means of regulating the 
moisture supply for seed production, there was little sown in rows 
outside of the experimental plats. The advantages of this method 
for conserving moisture, and controlling the application of light irriga¬ 
tions are obvious. Many farmers who are interested in alfalfa seed 
growing have, seeded large fields in rows during the past two years, 
with a view of producing seed. 
It is too early yet, to make reports of results, for it is very evident 
that there will be much to be learned, in regard to the cultural care, 
the amount of irrigation, how, and when to apply the water for the 
best results. The application of this information to the different 
soils on different farms in different seasons, will need to be worked 
out more fully. 
No. 5.—A view of alfalfa nursery, each row a different strain; the large row in the 
center with large crowns, is Grimm’s alfalfa; note small crowns of South American strains 
on either side of the Grimm; all the same age, and had the same cultural care. 
The Advantages of Alfalfa in Rozvs .—Having alfalfa in rows, 
permits thoro cultivation to kill weeds, destroy grasshoppers’ eggs, 
and conserves monsture. It makes it possible to control light applica¬ 
tions of water by irrigating in furrows. These can be made in every 
row, or every other row as is found necessary. By having these furrows 
‘logged out” smoothly, a very light irrigation can be applied with 
little flooding or over soaking of the soil. By varying the distance 
between the rows, and the rate of seeding in the rows, it is possible 
