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How THE FARM PAYS. 



the surface, the light smoothing harrow, with sloping teeth, will be 

 found of great value. 



THE ROLLER. 



In the early part of this work we have frequently spoken of the 

 roller and its indispensable usefulness. There are several kinds of 

 this implement made. One is made of cast iron sections, having the 

 surface covered with sharp projections which crush the clods and 



quickly reduce them to powder. The surface is left slightly rough,, 

 which is a better condition for it than the smooth hard surface left 

 by the common roller. It is, however, quite costly, its price being 

 $100. The common rollers are made of cast iron sections twelve 



