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Page 22
... turnips they consumed ) ; and my local situation giving me the advantage of refuse wood , which would otherwise be of small value , even fuel is an inconsiderable object . The condition of the horses were unexceptionable , they were ...
... turnips they consumed ) ; and my local situation giving me the advantage of refuse wood , which would otherwise be of small value , even fuel is an inconsiderable object . The condition of the horses were unexceptionable , they were ...
Page 23
... turnips , although mentioned at the top as potatoe produce . My potatoes were as follows : Early Manchester , on ten yards square , 7 bushels of Our customary measure , each bushel weighing 112lb .; C 4 112lb .; Blue potatoes , 5 ...
... turnips , although mentioned at the top as potatoe produce . My potatoes were as follows : Early Manchester , on ten yards square , 7 bushels of Our customary measure , each bushel weighing 112lb .; C 4 112lb .; Blue potatoes , 5 ...
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... turnips and 12lb . of uncut wheat straw . They have kept their condition , and stood their work better than they are reported to have done when fed on hay . ON ON THE MEANS OF SUPPLYING MILK FOR THE POOR D2 The suspension and resuming ...
... turnips and 12lb . of uncut wheat straw . They have kept their condition , and stood their work better than they are reported to have done when fed on hay . ON ON THE MEANS OF SUPPLYING MILK FOR THE POOR D2 The suspension and resuming ...
Page 39
... turnips , at 5d . per bushel 0 12 Twelve pounds of hay 12 6 - £ s . d . 009 0 0 10 005 020 A bushel of grains weighs 3 stone 10lb .; turnips , 3 stone 3 lb .; the London grains may probably not be so heavy , as they have a better method ...
... turnips , at 5d . per bushel 0 12 Twelve pounds of hay 12 6 - £ s . d . 009 0 0 10 005 020 A bushel of grains weighs 3 stone 10lb .; turnips , 3 stone 3 lb .; the London grains may probably not be so heavy , as they have a better method ...
Page 41
... turnip ; two acres of Swedish turnip ; one of kohlrabi ; and nine acres of coleseed .. The milch - cows were turned ... turnips proved a failing crop in many parts ; the other green crops were very pro- ductive and weighty . The stock ...
... turnip ; two acres of Swedish turnip ; one of kohlrabi ; and nine acres of coleseed .. The milch - cows were turned ... turnips proved a failing crop in many parts ; the other green crops were very pro- ductive and weighty . The stock ...
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