horse-power drills and broadcasters are generally used, though some
farmers still plant large fields by hand.

The grasses and clovers are generally broadcasted by hand or machine,
and are then lightly harrowed and are generally rolled.

The small grains (wheat, oats, etc.) are broadcasted by many farmers,
but drilling is considered better. With the grain drill the seed is
deposited at a uniform depth and at regular intervals. In
broadcasting, some of the seeds are planted too deep, and some too
shallow, and others are left on the surface of the soil.

From experiment it has been found that there is a loss of about
one-fifth of the seed when broadcasted as compared with drilling.

As in the case of grass seed, the grains are generally rolled after
sowing.

Corn is planted by hand, or by hand- and horse-corn-planters, which
drop a certain number of seeds at any required distance in the row.

There are a number of seed drills made for planting vegetable seeds
which are good machines.

The main points to be considered in seed drills or seed planting
machines are:

Simplicity and durability of structure.

Ease of draft.