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DIXIE WONDER Pisum arvense 
This new annual legume was developed especially as a southern winter cover crop that 
will mature one month before so-called winter legumes, giving a full growth of green 
manure before spring plowing. It is fairly winter-resistant as shown by tests throughout 
the South. Its quick growth provides excellent ground cover to check winter erosion. 
These characteristics are making this variety extremely popular since it fills a long felt 
need in the South. 
SINGLETARY Lathyrus hirsutus 
A winter legume, also known as Caley pea, adapted to the cotton belt of the United 
States, used for soil building and winter grazing. Produces a high tonnage of green 
manure which decays rapidly when turned under. Makes its growth a little later in 
the spring than some of the other winter legumes when planted at the same time. A 
prolific seeder and will usually reseed itself. Commonly planted in mixtures with 
oats. When planted alone, 40 pounds per acre should be used; when planted with oats, 
20 to 80 pounds is sufficient. 
SESBANIA 
HEMP Sesbania exaltata 
A native, erect, tall, quick-growing annual summer legume which shows a preference for 
hard-pan sojls. Used extensively in irrigated sections for its value as a soil-improvement 
crop. Protects citrus orchards during hot summer weather; used also to furnish food for 
game birds during the fall. Produces an enormous tonnage of green succulent growth ready 
to plow under in 4-6 weeks, when it decays rapidly, adding nitrogen and organic matter 
to the soil, and helping to bring it into good mechanical condition. Its rapid growth can 
crowd out noxious weeds and grasses. 

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