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appearance; for in every field there is more grass than corn. CHAPTER 
Notwithstanding the many ploughings, the fields are full of grass- 
roots, which are indeed of great length, very tenacious of life, July 17. ‘ 
sprout at every joint, and are of course difficult to remove ; but 
a good harrow would effect much. The farmers of this country 
are abundantly industrious ; but their want of skill is conspicuous 
In every operation. 
