ody fibre 27.16
Mineral matter (ash) 6.16
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Dr. Anderson's analysis of meadow-hay, one year old, and of inferior
quality, gave the following results:--

Water 13.13
Flesh-forming matters 4.00
Non-nitrogenous substances 77.61
Mineral matter 5.26
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The results of the investigations of Way prove that the herbage of
water-grass meadows is more nutritious than that of dry meadows--results
perfectly harmonious with the experience of practical men.

It is a somewhat general belief, that the aftermath, or second cutting,
is less nutritious than the first cutting; but there appears to be no
chemical difference between the two crops, provided they be saved under
equally favorable conditions. According to Dr. Anderson, the composition
of clover-hay of the second cutting is as follows:--

Water 16.84
Flesh-forming principles 13.52
Non-nitrogenous matters 64.43
Mineral matter (ash) 5.21
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I have already shown the importance of reaping in proper season--not
less necessary is it to mow before the plants ripen fully, and even
before they flower. The results of the experiments of Stoeckhardt,
Hellreigel, and Wolff, in relation to this point, are very interesting,
and are well worthy of reproduction here.

RESULTS OF STOeCKHARDT'S AND HELLREIGEL'S EXPERIMENTS.

--------------------------+-----------------------++-----------------------
| Stem. || Leaves.
+-------+---------------||-------+---------------
| | Hay. || | Hay.
| Water +--------+------|| Water +--------+------