USEFUL TABLES FOR FARMERS. 



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T ABhE, showing the relative values of decomposed vegetables as manures, 

 from the inorganic matter they contain. 



Inorganic Matter. 



ton Wheat Straw made into manure returns to the soil 70 



Oat " " " " " 100 



lbs. 

 to j6o 



Hay 



Barley " " 



Pea 



Bean " " 



Rye " " 



Dry Potato-tops " 



Dry I'urnip-tops " 



Rape Cake " 



Malt Dust " 



Dried Seaweed " 



.ICO to 200 



to no 

 to 130 



7.hn 



showing the relative values of decomposed vegetables as manures, 

 from the nitrogen they contain. 



100 lbs. of farm-yard manure is equal • 

 I JO lbs. Wheat Straw Manure. 



Bousslngault. 



Table, showing the labor one horse is able 'to perform at different rates 

 of speed on canals, railroads, and turnpikes. Drawing force, 83^ lbs. 



