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ter the seed by hand from 'a sack slung over the shoulder. 

 Machines for seeding have been devised which can be at- 

 tached to the end-gate of a wagon. The seeder is driven by 

 one of the rear wheels of the wagon by means of a sprocket 

 wheel and chain. 



Drilling usually results in a larger yield than broadcast 



End-gate seeder for broadcast seeding of grain. 



seeding. The drill plants the seed uniformly over the field 

 and covers it well. The drilled crop comes up more evenly, 

 and ripens more nearly at the same time than from broad- 

 cast sowing. Less seed is required when the planting is 

 done with the drill, since practically all the seed is covered 

 and given a chance to grow. This is impossible with broad- 

 cast seeding. 



