Jasper County Democrat, Volume 15, Number 29, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 13 July 1912 — Another Large Field of Alfalfa. [ARTICLE]

Another Large Field of Alfalfa.

C. F. Mansfield came Wednesday from Monticello; Ill;, accompanied by Professor M. L. Fisher of Purdue; who was here early in the, spring and who recommended that Mr, Mansfield plant alfalfa on hte farm near this city, claiming that the soil was peculiarly adapted to the growing of this variety of grass. Accordingly Mr. Mansfield put out several acres. The heavy stand the plant now has shows that the Professor knew what he was talking about and is very gratifying to him as well as to Mr. Mansfield, who will let this year’s crop remain on the ground so as to secure a vigorous growth for next year, when it is estimated that three cuttings can be made.