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seed planted in well-prepared seedbeds. The 

 popular practice is to sow the seed in drills about 

 2 to 3 feet apart so that horses may be used for 

 cultivation. The seeds are sown to a depth of 2 

 to 3 times their thickness. They are placed close 

 enough in the drill so that from 12 to 15 seedlings 

 to the linear foot result. In order to hasten the 

 sprouting of the seeds, some planters soak them 

 in cold water for several days before sowing. In 

 the case of such hard-coated seed as the black 

 locust or honey locust, it is best to soak them in 

 hot water before planting. 



