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[9 Sept., 1907. 



smoothes it out, crushes the lumps and spreads it into any depressions. It 

 is an indispensable implement for preparation of land for irrigating, especi- 

 ally lucerne or similar crops. While the buck scraper may often be done 

 without, no progressive irrigationist will be without a smoother. 





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THE SMOOTHER. 



To give those farmers who are not acquainted with the levelling and 

 grading implements described, a set of the more important has been made 

 for exhibition at the various Agricultural Shows should the Societies desire 

 them as exhibits. Exhibitions of the implements in work will also be 

 arranged in suitable localities if local provision of teams and prepared 

 ground is made. 



(To be continued.) 



