The Book of Alfalfa - History, Cultivation and Merits, Its Uses as a Forage and Fertilizer (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781447467281)

This antiquarian book contains a detailed analysis of alfalfa, with information on its various benefits and drawbacks - as a material to be used in agriculture. Written in clear, concise language and profusely illustrated, this text will be of practical use to the modern farmer, and makes for a great addition to collections of agricultural literature. It provides information on alfalfa under wide variations of soil, climate, condition, and locality; of its characteristics and uses; and the most approved methods of its raising and utilisation. Chapters include: 'History, Description, Varieties and Habits', 'Universality of Alfalfa', 'Yields, and Comparisons with Other Crops', 'Seed and Seed Selection', 'Soil and Seeding', 'Cultivation', 'Harvesting', 'Storing', 'Pasturing and Soiling', 'Alfalfa and Feed Stuff', etcetera. We are proud to republish this vintage text, now complete with a new and specially commissioned introduction on farming.

Author: F. D. Coburn
ISBN-10: 1447467280
ISBN-13: 9781447467281
Publisher: Brown Press
Language: English
Published: 11/30/2012
Pages: 404
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.13lbs
Size: 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.90d