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(2) Implements supplied with small points on the side 

 next to the cotton; 



(3) Moldboard- or turn-plows, with the bar side next the 

 line of plants, so as to throw the soil away from the row. 



While the use of the turn-plow in this first cultivation 

 by rows is perhaps more common than that of any other 



FIG. 151. ONE FORM OF PLOW-STOCK. 



Showing handles, beam, and foot, to the lower part of which sweeps, 

 scrapes, or other implements may be attached. 



implement, its use in " barring off " cotton is subject to 

 the following objections : 



(1) It leaves the young plants on narrow high ridges, 

 which quickly dry out. 



(2) These narrow high ridges may crumble, pulling the 

 plants down, if heavy rains occur. 



(3) The deep plowing by the turn-plow cuts many roots. 



