238 THE WHEAT INDUSTRY 



The fields here are generally larger than those of 

 the northeastern region, but are small com- 

 pared with those of the West. Ten to forty acre 

 fields are common. In the preparation of the 

 soil both walking and riding plows are used. 

 Among the latter type there is practically no usage 



FIG. 103. A typical wheat scene in the Shena 



of the gang plow. The harrows vary from small 

 one-horse affairs to the eighteen-foot size which 

 are drawn by three to five horses. The small 

 sizes are the more common. Sowing, which takes 

 place between late September and early November, 

 is done by broadcast seeder or drill. 



Harvesting the Wheat Crop. - -June is the harvest 

 month for the wheat of this region. The self- 



