118 On Plmster of Paris. 



starved stalks, and grain sown early, fall sacrifices.* 

 There is something, too, in the species of wheat sown. 



R. P. 



^ I have tried these experiments ; but have not been able 

 to ascertain accurately the effects ; owing, probably, to my 

 escaping from the ravages of the fly. From their disinclination 

 to furnish facts, or try experiments, I know not what has 

 been done by other farmers. 



R. P, 

 October y 1810. 



