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CROTALARIA 
The crotalarias, of which there are several hundred species though only a few of 
economic importance, are native to subtropical and tropical regions. They require 
a long growing season, high temperatures and fairly good moisture supply. 
Crotalaria spectabilis (Showy) 
The most commonly grown crotalaria to furnish green manure; it is unpalatable 
to stock. One of the best adapted summer legumes for enriching moist sandy 
soils in the vegetable and citrus orchard sections of the South and the Rio 
Grande Valley. May yield as high as 30,000-40,000 pounds of green growth per 
acre. The stalks are hollow to slightly pithy and decay quickly when turned 
under. Plants annual, 5-7 ft. tall bushy, widely branched when spaced; quick 
growing and leafy. The only legume thus far known to be completely immune to 
root-knot. Responds well to irrigation. Crowds out noxious weeds and grasses, 
and is also a valuable erosion-control crop. 

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FIELD BEANS 
PINTO Phaseolus vulgaris 
Deservedly a favorite in dry southwest regions both asea commercial crop and 
in home gardens for spring and fall planting. Principally used dry for soups or 
chili; to a smaller extent for green snap beans if picked young. Both dry beans 
and snaps have a distinct and popular flavor. A soil improvement crop. 
Plant small to medium, of spreading bushy type, early, prolific and highly 
resistant to drought. Pods flat and medium light green when young, later becom- 
ing oval, broad and colored with brown streaks on cream background, 4 -5” long, 
stringy and tough. Seeds about 5 per pod, large, broad oval, buff with tan to 
brown splotches, 85-90 per oz. 
