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exactly the same way as that described for fall 

 wheat on page 110. Clover and grass seed should 

 be sown at the same time, in the following propor- 

 tions: Seven pounds red clover, there pounds alsike, 

 and four pounds timothy. Sow these in front of the 

 grain spouts, so that the seeds will be sown on the 

 surface and the grain spouts will throw the seed 

 between the rows of grain, where they will not be 

 liable to be choked out. After the grain is sown, 

 harrow across with a lever harrow (see III. 76) or 

 Breed's weeder, to smooth the surface. Do not roll 

 until the land is thoroughly dry, even if by that time 



76. LEVER HARROW. 



the grain is three or four inches high. The roller 

 will then pulverize the lumps of earth without 

 making a smooth surface, which would encourage 

 evaporation of the moisture in the soil. 



For the best results it is not only necessary to 

 cultivate the soil on scientific principles, but it is also 

 equally necessary to sow selected grain from a 

 variety that will give the largest yield, and that of 

 a good quality. 



While barley requires to be sown early in the 

 spring for best results, it will not stand so much 

 cold and wet as spring wheat and oats. It is advis- 

 able, therefore, to sow the latter first and the barley 

 later. 



