Elements of agriculture, southern and Elements of agriculture, southern and western elementsofagricu00welb Year: 1908 THE CLOVERS AND MINOR CROPS 205 sandy lands, coming up volunteer late in the season on culti- vated fields. It is found mostly in Florida, South Georgia, and Alabama. It is a true legume, and hence enriches the land it grows on. It makes good hay and grazino-. Fig. 74.— Rape Field Rape. — Belonging to the same family as the collard, cabbage, and turnip, rape is a fine forage plant for hogs, and especially for sheep. It makes its best growth when sown in the fall on rich and
Elements of agriculture, southern and Elements of agriculture, southern and western elementsofagricu00welb Year: 1908 THE CLOVERS AND MINOR CROPS 205 sandy lands, coming up volunteer late in the season on culti- vated fields. It is found mostly in Florida, South Georgia, and Alabama. It is a true legume, and hence enriches the land it grows on. It makes good hay and grazino-. Fig. 74.— Rape Field Rape. — Belonging to the same family as the collard, cabbage, and turnip, rape is a fine forage plant for hogs, and especially for sheep. It makes its best growth when sown in the fall on rich and well-prepared land. When it is large enough for good grazing, hogs and sheep are turned on it and allowed to eat it down somewhat closely*
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