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same for the sowing of these different kinds of seed. 

 While, oats grow very well in a strong soil not 

 much loosened, barley on the contrary, and all the 

 vegetables, will only grow well in these soils, if 

 they have been perfectly loosened. 



Q. Give illustrations. 



A. After a single ploughing on a meadow com- 

 posed of strong soil, oats will give a good yielding ; 

 to obtain on the contrary a good crop of barley or 

 vegetables on the same field, it must have been 

 ploughed several times beforehand, repeatedly 

 harrowed, and the soil must have become rotten. 



Q. What are the seeds best adapted to light soil? ? 



A. These seeds which are best adapted to light 

 soils are chiefly : rye, buckwheat, peas, beans, and 

 barley, and among vegetables ; potatoes, carrots, 

 Swedish turnips, &c. 



Q. Are light soils suitable for meadow lands ? 



A. They are not as suitable as strong soils for 

 meadow lands. They will produce clover and millet, 

 only, if they are well manured. The meadows last 

 less, and require frequent dressings of manure. 



Q. What are the principal defects observed in this 

 country with regard to the adaptation of seeds to 

 soils ? 



A. A great many farmers incur annually a con- 

 siderable loss of time, manure and money, for the 



