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April 16, 1921
Replies to a questionnaire on sweet clover sent out a short time ago to farmers of Wexford County show a tremendous increase in the use of this legume, according to William F. Johnston, agricultural agent. These returns show an estimate of 822 farms averaged four acres each seeding in 1920 or 3,288 altogether. These fields will furnish a crop of hay and a seed crop this season. As these are new crops to the great majority, care must be exercised to prevent a large loss. For instance the hay should be cut just before the sweet clover comes to blossom to prevent the hay becoming woody. Care must be exercised in putting the hay in cocks to prevent the leaves from shattering. Carelessness on these two points loses about 65% of the feeding value of the hay amounting to over $20,000 in the county on the estimated acreage. As sweet clover sprouts from the roots, it is necessary to cut high enough to leave at least five branches. This will be from 6 to 8 inches high according