146 Oil Foreign Grain. 



1807, Wheat, 30 English bushels to the acre. 



1808, Winter Oats and Rye, for pasture for sheep. 



1809, Suck- Wheat &c. as above stated in the work- 

 ings of the double ploughs. 



ploughs, and excite as much curjosity as would the total 

 abandonment of them in Europe. There is no advantage over 

 the single, in the double shared plough, in the separation of 

 the sod, or earth. The best breaking up three horse ploughs, 

 with single shares of 20 and 22 inches in width, elevate the 

 sod or earth, so as that it breaks to pieces in its fall and 

 tuiTiing; and a furrow can scarcely be discerned. Mr. Par- 

 ker's double plough takes only 24 inches in width, with both 

 its shares. Under our agricultural inferiority in too many 

 instances, it is tortunate that we have some things for con- 

 solation. It is o^ no essential importance to enquire whether 

 they were invented, improved, or adopted, by us. 



Our great disadvantage is, that it is difficult to collect, and 

 have taithiully made, implements of our best kinds. Many 

 are bad enough, both in construction and workmanship. A 

 plan ior establishing a manufactory of, and ware-room for 

 exhibiting receiving and vending, the best implements of 

 husbandry, has been promulgated, which, we indulge the hope 

 will be encouraged. 



