Note 49 — Chapter I
Bernard Miall translation
In normal years, if the fields have been well worked, one may count on an average of 36 bushels of wheat per 21⁄2 acres, or 14 per acre; 36 bushels of maize per acre, and 12·5 bushels of linseed per acre. On virgin land the results are often of great interest; for it is not uncommon to obtain over 20 bushels of wheat per acre, (1 bushel = 60 lbs.).