years ago but at first very little attention was given to it. 
In 1907 there were only 50,000 acres planted but since 
then the acreage has increased three hundred fold, and in 1944 
there were more than 15,000,000 acres sown. No crop was 
ever used for so many purposes. There have been found more 
than 300 widely assorted uses for the Soy Bean, some of the 
most important of which are in foods, plastics, paint, varnish, 
soap and linoleums. 
Eastern farmers should increase their acreage of Soy Beans 
because: 
ele Soy Bean was introduced into America over 100 
1. They may be sold as a cash crop or mixed with other grains 
raised on the farm to make a high protein dairy feed. 
2. They may be grown with corn to increase the feeding value. 
3. They may be used as an emergency hay crop. Soy Bean 
hay has a feeding value similar to alfalfa. 
4, They may be cut and fed as green roughage. 
5. They may be used for grass silage. 
6 
. They may be used to plow under for green manure. Be- 
ing a legume, they are one of the best plants for soil-im- 
provement. A two-ton crop of Soy Beans adds as much ni- 
trogen to the soil as seven tons of manure. 
From hundreds of varieties that have been introduced from 
China, Korea and Japan, or developed in this country, only a 
few, on account of their earliness, are adapted to the climatic 
conditions of the northeastern territory. 
Varieties to Use for Grain or Seed 
CAYUGA. The earliest high-yielding variety recommended 
for grain production in New York State or in regions having a 
similar growing period. Planted in Jate May or early June 
this variety is ready for harvest by the middle of September. 
Use 35 to 40 pounds of seed per acre when planted in 21 to 28- 
inch rows or 90 to 100 pounds when drilled solid or in 14-inch 
rows. Yields 30 to 40 bushels per acre were reported. 
SENECA. A new yellow variety, introduced in 1939 by the 
plant breeders at Cornell, maturing about 10 days later than 
Cayuga. It is taller in growth habit than the Cayuga, yields 
heavier, and is recommended as the most desirable variety in 
the longer growing season areas of New York and New Eng- 
Jand. The yellow color and higher yield make it more desirable 
in every way where the season is long enough. It is also useful 
for hay since it reaches prime condition in Jate August or early 
September. Rate of seeding is the same as the Cayuga. 
For Silage, Hay or Green Manure 
MANCHU. A medium-early variety maturing in about 110 
to 120 days. Large, upright, bushy vines, extremely produc- 
tive. Our customers convinced us this is the best variety for 
silage, hay, or green manure. 
For silage, use 15 pounds Soy Beans and 15 pounds Corn to 
the acre; for hay or green manure, use 6 to 8 pecks, if drilled 
solid, or 3 to 4 pecks in close rows. If used for hay, cut after 
pods form and before the leaves start to fall. 
WILSON. Slightly later in maturing than Manchu and not 
quite as rank a grower. An excellent variety for green manure. 
Rate of seeding same as Manchu. 

12 EDWARD F. DIBBLE SEEDGROWER 


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