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it is well they do, or there would be more failures than 
there are. ; 
From the above it is evident that no absolute rules 
can be laid down for determining the amount of seed 
to sow on an acre of land. One must consider all 
the circumstances and be governed accordingly. A 
beginner will do well to consult the experience of 
those who have farmed in his locality for many years. 
In case such experience is not available, use a liberal 
allowance of seed until experience has taught the 
proper rate of seeding. As much definite information, 
based on farm experience, is given in later chapters as 
can be given on this point. 
