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ELEMENTS OF AGRICULTURE. 
73. There are very few processes more beneficial to old 
meadows than this, as it destroys thoroughly all noxious 
plants, and vast quantities of insects. A good dressing of 
manure should follow this operation in the second year, on 
account of the stimulating effects of the operation on vege¬ 
tation. 
QUESTIONS. 
1. What are the effects of paring and burning ? 
2. What is the object to he attained 1 
3. When and how is the operation performed l 
4. Why is it advisable to apply a dressing cf manure a year <*fker tfes 
