of CrosskilVs Clod- Crus/ier. 
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the first liglit shower be made entirely fit for the germinating of 
the finest of all fine seeds. In short, with this implement I now 
feel an independence in farming operations which neither rolls 
nor htarrows can give me, and if even the small occupiers could 
but be persuaded to make the experiment, great as the sound of 
the expense appears to be, I am confident they would never 
grudge the original outlay for the implement, nor the cost of 
working it. 
I have myself used it for upwards of two years, and I am quite 
pleased that your letter has given me an opportunity of testifying 
my sense of its value. Yours respectfully, 
Joseph Paul. 
To Mr. Crosskill, Iron Works, Beverley. 
SUSSEX. AND HAMPSHIRE REPORTS. 
Query 3 — Light Lands. 
Query 4 — Wireworm, Grub, &c. 
Query 5 — Glass- Lands. 
The answer to the former question 
speaks with equal force to this ; for 
if the roller did good on the former 
case, it stands to reason that it must, 
if )>ossible, do more good on light 
land loosened by the frost. 
P.S. I have had no experience 
upon grass-land, but should in- 
fer, if we are right in our theory, 
that the treading of sheep is con- 
ducive to the removal of moss, 
the crushing-roller must neces- 
sarily be more so. 
This question I consider to be most 
important. Light thin hind must be 
compressed and got as close as pos- 
sible together; to accomplish this, 
we tread the land with sheep after 
sowing wheat, which I have no 
doubt does the sheep a deal of harm 
in many respects. I consider the 
clod-crusher much better and safer 
for wheat. If rain comes after sheep 
treading, it leaves scale upon the 
land ; the clod-crusher makes the 
land firm and close under, and a 
little rough at the top. 
Where I have used the clod- 
crusher, my corn has not been 
ravaged by the wireworm or grub. 
I have no doubt it would be use- 
ful on mossy grass-lands. 
P S. I have often said at the 
markets, and now repeat it, that 
if there was not another clod- 
crusher to be got, I would not 
take a thousand pounds for mine. 
I have 500 acres of light and 300 
acres of strong land under the 
plough. It is invaluable. 
