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A YEAR IN AGRICULTURE 



Seed sawing. The importance of planting good seed can 

 hardly be overestimated. Upon the selection of the seed often 

 depends the success or failure of the crop. The most impor- 

 tant factors determining the quality of the seed are life and 

 adherence to name and type. Good seed is expected to be 

 reasonably free from weed seeds and dirt, but the grower 

 should be sure his seed is clean before planting it. The best 

 practice is to plant fresh seeds, preferably not more than 

 one year old. Seeds should be stored in tight bags in cool, 

 dry places. Successful seed sowing requires a thoroughly 

 prepared seed-bed. The more thorough the preparation of 

 the seed-bed, the less work is required to keep the ground in 



