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Page 20
... south- ( U. S. Dept. OD A B Fig . 14. A , a , b , pod of wild licorice . B , c , " seed " of cocklebur ; d . section of carrot seed ; scattered by animals . ( Dewey , U. S. Dept. Agrl . ) west of Ames averaged 53 vigorous specimens of ...
... south- ( U. S. Dept. OD A B Fig . 14. A , a , b , pod of wild licorice . B , c , " seed " of cocklebur ; d . section of carrot seed ; scattered by animals . ( Dewey , U. S. Dept. Agrl . ) west of Ames averaged 53 vigorous specimens of ...
Page 52
... South , boneset ( Eupatorium ) and ironweed ( Verno- nia ) are common . Another plant which has recently come into notice as a troublesome weed is the rib plantain ( Plantago lance- olata ) , which has been brought into our meadows with ...
... South , boneset ( Eupatorium ) and ironweed ( Verno- nia ) are common . Another plant which has recently come into notice as a troublesome weed is the rib plantain ( Plantago lance- olata ) , which has been brought into our meadows with ...
Page 53
... has sometimes caused much alarm among stockmen , as it is poisonous . In the South the narrow - leaved species ( H. tenuifolium ) is abundant . The blue vervain ( Verbena stricta ) , with hairy WEEDS OF SPECIAL CROPS 53 33 White Weed.
... has sometimes caused much alarm among stockmen , as it is poisonous . In the South the narrow - leaved species ( H. tenuifolium ) is abundant . The blue vervain ( Verbena stricta ) , with hairy WEEDS OF SPECIAL CROPS 53 33 White Weed.
Page 55
... South it is valuable for reclaiming waste land , as it grows not only on rich land , but will thrive in the poorest soil . Professors Tracy and Goff both recommend it as a soil renovator . Although occa- sionally useful in Iowa as a bee ...
... South it is valuable for reclaiming waste land , as it grows not only on rich land , but will thrive in the poorest soil . Professors Tracy and Goff both recommend it as a soil renovator . Although occa- sionally useful in Iowa as a bee ...
Page 76
... weeds are in a large part native to Europe , but there are a number native to Iowa , while others have come from the South and West . The question of migration of weeds is an interesting one . In the 76 Migration of Weeds.
... weeds are in a large part native to Europe , but there are a number native to Iowa , while others have come from the South and West . The question of migration of weeds is an interesting one . In the 76 Migration of Weeds.
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Page 47 - This shall not, however, exempt the seller from the restrictions of section ten (10) of this act. Third. Seed that is held in storage for the purpose of being recleaned, and which has not been offered, exposed or held in possession of or for sale for the purpose of seeding. Fourth. Seed marked "not absolutely clean," and held or sold for export outside the state only.