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By the above it would appear that plot No. 2, where the 

 manure was cross-ploughed in, afforded the greatest value of 

 crops in the three years ; while plot No. 4, with the manure 

 placed upon the surface, produced the most hay this year. The 

 amount of manure, as you will recollect, that was applied to 

 each plot of twelve rods, was two cart loads, or a trifle more 

 than half a cord, and each plot bears ample evidence that 

 manure, however applied, tends to increase the amount of 

 produce, and that therefore we should use every exertion to 

 increase the amount and quality of our manure, if we would add 

 to the value of our crops. 



Bridgewatek, September 30, 1862. 



