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Q. Can the improvements, in certain cases, be done 

 in a more economical manner ? 



A. Yes ; when, for instance, a layer of over strong 

 soil is spread over a layer of light soil, or when a layer 

 of over light soil is spread over a layer of strong soil. 



Q. How, in this case is the improvement made ? 



A. The improvement, in this case is made by deep 

 ploughings, whir' I mix these two kinds of earth to- 

 gether. 



Q. Do you know of any other method of improv- 

 ing an overstrong soil ? 



A. Strong soils are also improved by frequent 

 ploughing and harrowing, by the use of vegetable 

 manure, and by the cultivation of certain plants, as 

 for instance, turnips, carrots, beets and potatoes. 



Q. What is the result of frequent ploughing and 

 harrowing, and of the cultivation of vegetables. 



A. By frequent ploughing and harrowing, and by 

 the cultivation of vegetables, the soil is pulverized 

 and its consistence and strength are diminished. 



Tilling of the soil. 



Q. What are the principal operations necessary 

 for the sowing of seeds ? 



A. The principal operations necessary for the 

 sowing of seeds are : the ploughing, harrowing, roi- 

 ling, and dunging of the soil 



