314 Weight of Grain, &c. 



Nine specimens of the weight of marketable Grain per 

 bushel: that which weighs more is, (ceteris paribus,) 

 better ; and vice versa. 



No. I. English Grain, &c. 



lbs. lbs. . lbs. 



Wheat is from 55 to 63 per bushel ; mean weight 59 



N. B. If, instead of the roll, you make use of the flat 

 strike ; the grain will appear to be from one to two pounds 

 per bushel lighter.* 



* There is so much uncertainty in the measurement of grain, 

 (as 1 have been informed by candid and experienced dealers,) 

 either unskilfully or negligently; or intentionally, to serve pur- 

 poses; that 7i to 10 per cent, may be gained or lost. R. P- 



