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It will be seen that the seed steeped in a pickle of 

 common salt was free from smut, gave the greatest 

 product in good grain, and the greatest weight in 

 straw. This steep may be used by every farmer. 



The article from which the above table is extract- 

 ed was written by George W. Johnson. The writer 

 examines the erroneous theories and opinions which 

 have prevailed as to the origin or cause of smut in 

 grain, and, we think, satisfactorily shows their falla- 

 cy. Mr. Johnson then proceeds to detail what he 

 considers correct knowledge upon the subject, and 



