By Edward Solly, Esq, 



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The proportion of grain to the whole crop therefore was as 

 1905 to 10000. One thousand seeds weighed 553 grains. The 

 standard measure full weighed 3942 grains; hence the bushel 

 would weigh 56| lbs. There was a decided improvement in the 

 appearance of this wheat, over that of the standard square ; the 

 plants were larger, the ears finer, and the straw stiffer. 



15. Sulphate of Lime or Gypsum. Applied at the rate of 

 4£ cwt. per acre ; it was finely powdered and spread over the 

 ground as uniformly as possible. The price of Gypsum varies a 

 good deal ; reckoning it at 35*. per ton, the above quantity would 

 cost 7s. \0\d. per acre. The produce was 



The proportion of grain to the whole crop therefore was, as 

 2310 to 10000. One thousand seeds weighed 639 grains. The 

 standard measure full weighed 4204 grains, hence the bushel 

 would weigh 60 lbs. Within a short time from the application 

 of the Gypsum, the wheat exhibited an improved appearance, the 

 blades were longer, and more healthy looking, though paler in 

 colour than those of the standard. This superiority was evident 

 during the whole time of their growth, but the difference was not 

 so great as to make it probable that there would be so great a 

 difference in the produce as there proved to be. 



16. Sulphate of Lime and Silicate of Potash. These substances 

 were applied at the rate of 4} cwt. of the former, and If cwt. of 

 the latter per acre. The produce was 



The proportion of grain to the whole crop therefore was as 

 1986 to 10000. One thousand seeds weighed 645 grains. The 

 standard measure full weighed 4077 grains, hence the bushel 



