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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 accordingl}-. A 

 beginner will do well to consult the experience of 

 those who have farmed in his locality for many j'ears. 

 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. 



