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in January, Australia harvests; 



in February, Egypt ; 



in March, India; 



in April, Mexico ; 



in May, Central Asia ; 



in June, Italy ; 



in July, the United States ; 



in August, Canada ; 



in September, Scotland ; 



in October, Norway ; 



in November, Peru ; , 



in December, Argentina. 



196. Seed selection is important. As in the case of corn, 

 the peculiarities of the wheat plants in the field are valu- 

 able points to consider in selecting seed. Look at the 

 straw to see whether it is stiff or has a tendency to fall 

 down ; whether there is considerable rust present, or in- 

 sect damage ; whether there is uniformity in height, and 

 in time of ripening; whether the heads are compact, so 

 as to retain the grain well. Notice also the presence or 

 absence of weeds in the field. 



When the seed has been selected and thrashed, it is 

 well to winnow out the weed seeds carefully, and also 

 the small wheat grains. This will leave for seed only the 

 plumpest and most shapely kernels, and will increase the 

 crop the following year. 



197. Types of Wheat. Wheat is of two general types. 

 Winter wheat is sown in the fall. Spring wheat is sown 

 in the spring. Under each type three varieties are noted : 



Winter Wheat 



1. Soft 



2. Semi-hard 



3. Hard 



