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will work on rougher land than the proper seed drill, and 

 are, perhaps, more economical in the matter of seed than the 

 hand-casters. Three-quarters of a bushel of seed sown by a 



drill is better than a bushel and a half broadcasted, and where a 

 large area has to be sown, the quantity of seed thus saved is an 



important item. There is no doubt that where the rainfall is scanty 

 larger yields will be obtained if the drill is used than if the seed 



