This edition had all images removed.
Title: Crimson Clover [1938]
Series Title: United States Department of Agriculture Leaflet No. 160
Note: Reading ease score: 61.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits:
Produced by Tom Cosmas from files generously made available
by USDA through The Internet Archive. All resultant
materials are placed in the Public Domain.
Summary: "Crimson Clover [1938] by E. A. Hollowell" is a horticultural leaflet published by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, focusing on the cultivation and benefits of crimson clover, a key winter annual legume. Written during the early 20th century, the book provides insights into the agronomic practices of the time, particularly in the central Eastern States of the U.S. The primary topic revolves around the growth, distribution, adaptation, and utilization of crimson clover as an essential forage plant and soil improver in agriculture. The leaflet details the characteristics of crimson clover, including its growth habits, optimal planting conditions, and soil preparation techniques. Hollowell explains that crimson clover is valued for its ability to prevent soil erosion, improve soil health through green manure, and provide pasture for livestock. The document outlines essential agronomic practices such as seedbed preparation, fertilization, and the management of potential pests and diseases. Additionally, it explores the advantages of using both hulled and unhulled seeds, and lists companion crops that can enhance its cultivation. Overall, the text serves as a comprehensive guide for farmers looking to optimize crimson clover production and utilization for sustainable agriculture. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Hollowell, E. A. (Eugene Amos), 1900-
EBook No.: 63169
Published: Sep 10, 2020
Downloads: 58
Language: English
Subject: Crimson clover
Subject: Crimson clover -- Varieties
Subject: Pasture plants
Subject: Forage plants
LoCC: Agriculture
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Crimson Clover [1938]
Series Title: United States Department of Agriculture Leaflet No. 160
Note: Reading ease score: 61.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits:
Produced by Tom Cosmas from files generously made available
by USDA through The Internet Archive. All resultant
materials are placed in the Public Domain.
Summary: "Crimson Clover [1938] by E. A. Hollowell" is a horticultural leaflet published by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, focusing on the cultivation and benefits of crimson clover, a key winter annual legume. Written during the early 20th century, the book provides insights into the agronomic practices of the time, particularly in the central Eastern States of the U.S. The primary topic revolves around the growth, distribution, adaptation, and utilization of crimson clover as an essential forage plant and soil improver in agriculture. The leaflet details the characteristics of crimson clover, including its growth habits, optimal planting conditions, and soil preparation techniques. Hollowell explains that crimson clover is valued for its ability to prevent soil erosion, improve soil health through green manure, and provide pasture for livestock. The document outlines essential agronomic practices such as seedbed preparation, fertilization, and the management of potential pests and diseases. Additionally, it explores the advantages of using both hulled and unhulled seeds, and lists companion crops that can enhance its cultivation. Overall, the text serves as a comprehensive guide for farmers looking to optimize crimson clover production and utilization for sustainable agriculture. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Hollowell, E. A. (Eugene Amos), 1900-
EBook No.: 63169
Published: Sep 10, 2020
Downloads: 58
Language: English
Subject: Crimson clover
Subject: Crimson clover -- Varieties
Subject: Pasture plants
Subject: Forage plants
LoCC: Agriculture
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.