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A Walk from London to John O’Groat’s

CHAPTER II
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So do other scientific agriculturalists in Europe and America.

Of course, a few hours' observation would not suffice for a full and correct conclusion on this point, but it gave me the impression that the great operation which has won for the Tiptree Farm its special distinction is its irrigation with liquid manure.

In this respect it stands unrivalled, and, perhaps, unimitated.

And this, probably, is the head and front of his offending to those who criticise his economy and decry his experiments.
This irrigation is performed through the medium of a small steam engine and sixteen hydrants, so posted and supplied with hose as to reach every square foot of the 170 acres.

The water used for this purpose is mostly, if not entirely, supplied from the draining pipes, even in the dryest season.


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