98 
The average of the cow pea, air-dried, is :— 
‘4 Per cent. 
Ash .,.. sy By, ote; rx! mat 3°8 
Albumenoids Ad is i was | NY 
lye fy, ay ne roe teas fey 17 
Fibre ... ST: oe + ne: tu 4e7 
Carbohydrates x : z. Poi OOD 
It is richer in fats and fibre than the cow pea; otherwise it compare’ 
favourably with it. No experiments have been made as to its digestibility, but 
doubtless it is not very different from that of the cow pea. 
This bean is specially adapted to sandy soils, as has been repeatedly tested 
in Florida, and the yery limited experiments there would justify the belief o 
its adaptability also to our alluvial soils. The shade, mulch, and fertilisation 
given by this bean should justify a more extensive use of it by our farmers: 
Larger experiments are being made with it this year at all three of the 
Louisiana Experiment Stations. Application has been made by the Queenslant 
Department of Agriculture for seeds of the bean; and when experiments have 
been carried out with it, both as to its qualities as a fodder plant and as 
manure, the results will be published for general information. 
