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range of from 10 to 20 per cent. in protein, while 67 analyses 
of timothy show a range of 4 to 10 per cent. in protein. Other- 
wise the composition of the two crops does not differ materially. 
Judged on the basis of protein alone, the clover hay would be 
twice as valuable to feed as timothy hay. The clovers, when 
cut in the earlier stages of development, are also more highly 
digestible than the timothy. Our common clovers are pretty 
certain to produce two crops a year, while timothy often pro- 
duces but one. ‘The alsike clover is fully as nutritious as the 
common red, and is more valuable for growing upon heavy, 
clayey soils. ‘The white clover is more nutritious than most of 
the other varieties, but the yields are rather light. Its chief 
value on the farm is to grow in pasture mixtures. It will 
withstand closé cropping and constant tramping, and retain 
a firm turf. 
Oat and Pea Flay.—Oats have long been used and highly 
prized as a hay crop, but it is only within a few years that our 
farmers, generally, have appreciated the great value of Canada 
peas for growing with the oats. The amount and proportion 
of seed of each to be used should vary according to the soil. 
On very rich soil 1 bushel of peas to 2 bushels of oats will give 
good results. On most soils 1% or 2 bushels of peas and 2 
bushels of oats per acre have been found a good rate of seeding. 
The larger the proportion of peas the richer in protein will be 
the fodder, but there is danger of the crop lodging badly if the 
proportion of peas used exceeds one-half. Oat hay usually 
contains from 6 to ro per cent. of protein, while the oat and 
pea hay contains from 1o to 18 per cent., depending on the 
proportion of peas in the mixture. The composition of the 
oat hay is much like that of timothy, while the oat and pea 
- hay compares favorably with clover hay. ‘The oat and pea hay, 
the composition of which is given in table 12, contained a 
smaller percentage of protein than that indicated above. ‘This 
is probably due to the fact that its proportion of peas was small. 
Soy Bean and Cow Pea Fodders.—These two crops are com- 
ing into favor for green feeding and for silage. ‘The composi- 
tion and the yields per acre of the two crops are much alike. 
The soy bean will withstand cool weather better, although 
both are injured by frost. The soy bean also stands up better 
