Weight of Grain, &c. 315 



There is much fallacy in the sale of this seed ; a great 

 proportion of chaff being mixed with it, to increase the 

 bulk. It should be sold by weight. 



The preceding weights of grain were obtained from 

 intelligent dealers and millers, at Brandywine ; one of 

 the most extensive marts for grain and flour. 



The grass seeds are deemed right ; but must be sub- 

 ject to future correction. The oats are high, as an ave- 

 rage ; thirty-one or thirty-two pounds would be nearer 

 the general average weight. The average of clover seed 

 is by some estimated at sixty-three pounds. Wheat has 

 weighed as high as sixty-seven and a half pounds, and 

 corn (Indian) sixty-four pounds per bushel. Some bar- 

 ley, fifty-two to fifty-four pounds ; much depends on sea- 

 son, and the kind of corn, or grain ; as well as on soil and 

 culture. It is said, that barley under forty-five, will not 

 malt profitably ; nor will wheat under fifty-six, make 

 good superfine flour. 



Several other statements of weights were obligingly 

 furnished ; but the press could not be delayed for their 

 insertion. Our correspondents, in various quarters of 

 our country, would render an important service, by en- 

 abling us to publish a correct statement of the weights 

 of grains and grasses in their respective neighbourhoods ; 

 or at places of extensive sales, or manufacture, 



R. Peters. 



