. The American farmer's hand-book ... Agriculture. 146 farmer's hand-book. THE TARE. Description. — This is an annual plant, hardy, and comprising several varieties, one of which is distinguished by producing yellow seeds. The. varieties are chiefly two, the winter and spring tare, in choosing between which, everything must depend on the intention of the crop. If the object is to have early feed, the winter variety is to be preferred; but where the land is foul, and requires to be two or three times ploughed in spring, or where a late crop is desired, or a crop for seed, then the spring variet
. The American farmer's hand-book ... Agriculture. 146 farmer's hand-book. THE TARE. Description. — This is an annual plant, hardy, and comprising several varieties, one of which is distinguished by producing yellow seeds. The. varieties are chiefly two, the winter and spring tare, in choosing between which, everything must depend on the intention of the crop. If the object is to have early feed, the winter variety is to be preferred; but where the land is foul, and requires to be two or three times ploughed in spring, or where a late crop is desired, or a crop for seed, then the spring variety will generally deserve the preference. Soil. — The best adapted is a clay, but they will grow in any rich soil, not over dry. In a moist climate, the haulm grows so luxuriant as to rot at bottom; and in one over dry, it is deficient in length. A dry season is, on the whole, preferable. Preparing the Soil. — This seldom consists of more than one ploughing, if for autumnal sowing; and of a winter and spring ploughing, when to be sown in spring. Time of Sowing. — The winter variety is sown in September and Octo- ber, and the first sowing in spring ought to be as early as the season will permit. The mode of sowing is mostly broadcast. Culture. — The quantity of seed to an acre is from two and a half to three and a half bushels, according to the time of sowing, and whether they are to be consumed green or left to stand for a crop. When intended for seed, lesa is sown than when grown for soiling or drying the haulm. i. Please note that these images are extracted from scanned page images that may have been digitally enhanced for readability - coloration and appearance of these illustrations may not perfectly resemble the original O'Neill, F. W. , ed; Williams, H. L. , ed. New York, R. Worthington
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