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WARM WATER FOR COWS 
‘Every time I eat dry crack 
ers I am reminded of how 
much a cow on dry alfalfa 
needs frequent drinks"—said 
Elmer Wheeler of Indiana. So 
he put more drinking cups in 
his dairy barn, so his cows 
could drink as often as they 
pleased. Then he piped 
warmed water from his base¬ 
ment to the barn. He said he 
knows it takes feed to warm 
cold water, and that a cow 
will drink a larger amount if 
the chill is removed. 
“The Funk ‘G 36’ Hybrid did 
exceedingly well, making 86 
bushels and a few pounds per 
acre. It stood up real well 
and did not blight like lots of 
the hybrid corn of other 
kinds that was raised around 
here. I tried four different 
kinds of hybrid this year and 
find this Funk ‘G 36’ superior 
to all other kinds.”—F. XV. 
Roberts, Mowrystown, Ohio. 
Good turf is important in 
cheap milk production. Lime 
and superphosphate form the 
answer. When phosphorus ap 
plications are made, they 
should be 500 or 600 pounds 
per acre. On limestone soils 
this application is the most 
important and should be made 
first; on other soils, the lime 
application should be the most 
important. In all cases, botn 
should be used, but possibly 
in alternate years. 
RYE GRASS 
l'his is the American-grown seed. Often referred to as 
Domestic or Western-grown Italian Rye-grass type. It makes 
a quick growth. Will stand a lot of pasturing. Even when 
grazed way down, its sturdy plants make quick renewed 
growth when given the chance. Has long been overlooked 
by the great majority of Eastern farmers. Only recently has 
it been gaining much wider use. The big new use for it 
has been to sow in corn fields at the last cultivation. This 
affords a fine cover crop. Also stops erosion of the soil to 
a wonderful degree. . . . Valuable to mix with the clovers 
for high-altitude pastures. Makes a quick growth and pro¬ 
duces excellent forage when planted with Ladino Clover. 
Does well with Blue Grass, Orchard Grass, Red Top and 
most other grasses. Seed is never very costly—in fact very 
cheap. And not much is required. About 20 pounds per 
acre when sown in corn or on truck crops. For later sowing, 
25 to 35 pounds would be more advisable. 
There seems to be much satisfaction resulting from the 
use of this seed. Growth has sometimes been but small when 
started in the very hot dry months. But with moisture and 
cooler weather the growth steps right along. Continues until 
too cold. 
One fine feature—this rye grass does not become a pest, 
or hard to get rid of. It is classed as a one-winter annual. 
Probably will not survive the winters of all localities. But 
very popular in the East. Has a good, sizable, and very 
fibrous root system. When plowed, a good rye grass cover 
crop turns over like a real sod. 
Provides a quick growth, and for that reason is usually 
a part of many mixtures. Is not intended for permanency, 
but makes a green top-growth until the more permanent 
grasses can have a chance to get established and carry on. 
Rye Grass for Hay 
On good soil, and under favorable conditions, the growth 
will likely be two to three feet, the year after sowing. The 
quality of the hay for feeding will be about equal to that 
of timothy. The younger the plants when cut for hay the 
better the feeding quality. If left go too long the growth 
becomes more wiry and unpalatable. . . . For pasture, the 
rye grass starts early, is a sure cropper, and is relished by all 
live stock. 
Where corn follows corn, rye grass is most advisable as 
a cover crop. And also where there is washing away of the 
soil, or wasting by erosion. Our friends are strongly urged 
to use it for both these purposes. 
English Rye Grass 
This is the Perennial strain of Rye Grass. Lasts for years. 
Makes good, quick, rich grazing. Can be cropped close. Grows 
on any soil—not too wet. Relished by all live stock. Sow 
40 to 50 pounds per acre. 24 pounds per bushel. 
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RYE GRASS 
