ig4 ^I''- Speedily on the 



existed abroad, and particularly in the northern parts of Europe, from whence large 

 supplies of corn have constantly been obtained. 



But in the present channel of communication, such information is rarely obtained 

 by the farmer, whose knowledge in these matters seldom extends beyond the vague 

 reports of the vicinity in which he resides. 



Now, as every information coming from the Honourable Board is universally 

 considered as strictly authentic, I will beg leave to submit it to your Lordship's 

 consideration, whether it would not be right and proper for the Board annually to 

 make such information, on the foregoing subject, as may be deemed requisite and 

 necessary, and then to report the same to the public accordingly. 



As the cultivation of spring wheat has not hitherto been in general practice, it 

 would be highly commendable in such persons making essays therein, to report to 

 the Board the nature and state of the soil, &c. in the which it may have been found 

 to be most successful. 



The following experiments were made : First, with a view to ascertain the cotn- 

 parative difference in point of quantity, between autumnal sown lammas wheat, and 

 spring wheat, on clover lea. 



Secondly, The effect of top-dressings on spring wheat, on clover lea. 



Likewise, Whether spring wheat, sown on clover lea, or upon turnip fallow, 

 would prove the more successful. 



Experiment I. 



In October, 1804, O"^ half of a close (called Little Stocking), containing eight 

 acres, was sown with lammas wheat, on clover lea. The soil a crumbly loam, but 

 thin, by laying near a scaly rock bottom. 



On the 10th and 11th of April, 1805, the remaining half of the close was also 

 sown with spring wheat; and on a small portion of which the following top- 

 dressings were applied : 



No. I. Dove manure. 



2. Soot. 



3. *A compost of sheep dung, leaves of trees, 8cc. 



4. Very lotten stable yard manure. 



» This compost can thus be obuiined. ]t is observable that sheep in pasture grounds, duriig 

 a hot and sultry season, constaatly gather together in shady jilacts, often unJer spreud.ujj trees. 



