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to two ounces. The average amount of seed used to the 

 acre in America is estimated at 11 to 12 bushels, the 

 range in most cases being from 9 to 16 bushels. Under 

 European conditions, growers find it profitable to plant 

 larger amounts. In England a long ton, or about 37 

 bushels to the acre, is the usual amount and is often 

 exceeded. 



