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be lost in obeying it. “Cut to days too soon, rath« 
er than one day too late,’ was among the precepts 
of Cato; which, if adopted here, would save much 
grain—terminate the harvest obout the tenth of Ju- 
ly, and give abundant time to turn down the stubble, 
and sow the crop next in succession. 
Ill. Turnips. 
These are said to be natives of the sea coast of the 
north of Europe, where they are found growing 
spontaneously. There are of them eight species, 
and many varieties; but as they have the same 
character and uses, and require nearly tiie same 
treatment, we shall only speak of the while turnip 
and the yellow. 
* Two methods of cultivation have been pursued, 
according to the plan, either of turning them down 
as manure, or of consuming them on the field, or in’ 
the stable, by sheep or cattle. In the first case, the 
harrow is used instead of the plough; and even up- 
on light porous soil, is a pretty good substitute. The 
seed is sown after the harrow, and but too frequent- 
ly left to its own protection. In the other case, the 
plough is first used, and after it the harrow; a me- 
thod much to be preferred, as the difference of crops 
will more than pay the difference of labor, the only 
advantage claimed hy those who advocate and a- 
dopt the first method. 
Our own practice is to plough in the stubble, har- 
row the ground lightly, and sow the turnip seed in 
the quantity of two pounds to the arre. This al- 
lows somet!:ng for insects and something for waste. 
When the plants are generally above ground, give 
