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AORI CULT URAL EDUCATION. 
Examination Papers, 1870. 
EXAMINATION IN AGKICULTUEE. 
Maximum Number of Maeks, 200. Pass Number, 100. 
Tuesday, Ap-il 2Qt1i. Morning, 10 a.m. till 1 p.m. 
1. Suppose a farm of 500 acres consisting of moderately light land, 
of wliicli four-fifths are arable. Describe the best rotation of crops 
suitable for it. State the number of acres which should be under cul- 
tivation for roots per 'annum. Name the different kinds of roots, or 
other green crops in jjlace of roots, which should be planted. 
2. Describe the best manner of preparing light land for roots, from 
the time of taking away, or otherwise disposing of the previous crop, 
until the land is fit for the reception of the seed at the proper season. 
State also the proper time of sowing the seed, the quantity of manure 
(farmyard or artificial, or both), to be applied, and the quantity of 
mangold seed and of turnip seed per acre. 
3. To what crops should you apply farmyard manure ? and at what 
times ? 
4. What would be the horse-power required per 100 acres on such 
a farm as that described in No. 1 question ? 
5. What would be the horse-power required per 100 acres on a 
farm of 1000 acres (four-fifths arable) of heavy land, presuming a set 
of Fowler's double-engine steam-tackle to be also in use whenever 
required ? 
6. State the kinds of live-stock required, and the number of each 
kind, on a farm as described in question No. 1 ? 
7. State the kinds of live-stock required, and the number of each 
kind, on a farm as described in question No. 5, presuming the grass- 
land be worth 50s. per acre. 
8. Describe the best method of draining different descriptions of 
land, namely : — Clay soils, comparatively porous soils, and also wet 
gravel or other soil ; giving depth, width between drains, and cost per 
acre. 
9. When is the proper time for cutting grass intended for hay ? 
Describe the best method of haymaking. What are the signs of the 
hay being fit for carting to the rick ? 
10. What general principles should guide us in the selection of 
cattle required for grazing ? 
11. Give in detail the best method to be pursued with weaning 
