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ted into them, it being thought disadvantageous to 

 leave the hemp upon the ground, after being pul- 

 led. It is left in these pits four, five, or six days, 

 or even more, according to the warmth of the 

 season, and the judgment of the operator, on his 

 examining whether the hempy material readily 

 separates from the reed or stem; and then taken 

 up and conveyed to a pasture field, which is clean 

 and even, the bundles being loosened, and spread 

 out thinly, stem by stem, turning it every second 

 or third day, especially in damp weather, to pre- 

 vent its being injured by worms, or other insects. 

 It should remain in this situation for two, three, 

 four, or more weks, according to circumstances, 

 and be then collected together when in a perfectly 

 dry state, tied up into large bundles, and placed 

 in some secure building, until an opportunity is 

 afforded far breaking it, in order to separate the 

 hemp. By this means the process of grassing is 

 not only shortened, but the more expensive ones 

 of breaking, scucthing, and bleaching the yarn, 

 rendered less violent and troublesome. 



After the hemp has been removed from the field, 

 it is in a state to be broken and swingled, opera- 

 tions that are mostly performed by common la- 

 bourers, by means of machinery for the purpose, 

 the produce being tied up in stones. The refuse, 

 collected in the latter processes, is denominated 

 sheaves, and is in some districts employed for the 

 purposes of fuel. After having undergone these 

 different operations, it is ready for the purposes of 

 the manufacturer. 



Fruit trees. 



The seeds of a nursery should be planted in 



