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where the orighial specimens of the two are 

 phmed together.) 



August 2. 



They dry their corn upon drying sheds 

 as is practised in Smoland. The cross 

 piece is turned towards the south, but the 

 method here differs from that of the Smo- 

 landers in one respect. The latter place one 

 sheaf on the top of another, but the inha- 

 bitants of Westbothnialay the sheaves cross- 

 wise, in an alternate order, each thinking 

 their own method the best for procuring 

 the most complete ventilation. In this 

 country fifteen sheaves are lodged under 

 each shed, without supporters ; but in Smo- 

 land twelve only, ten of which are in the 

 main pile and two at the sides. The Smo- 

 landers therefore are able to reach high 

 enough to place their uppermost sheaves by 

 hand, but the inhabitants of Westbothnia 

 find it necessary to be provided with what 

 they term a Skyllkro/c, or Rick-hook, con- 

 sisting of a round pole, Mitli a transverse 



