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3. Of the Means of improving the Construction of Implements (of Husbandry.

The implements of husbandry may, no doubt, be best im-proved in consequence of minute observation, and by experi-ments carefully made ; for though many new-invented modelshave been presented to the public, yet, before a full trial ismade of any implement when of full size, it must always bedoubtful whether the invention will prove successful or not.If proper encouragement, however, were given, persons ofgenius and experience would devote their time and attentionto this most important subject, and exert themselves, either inimproving the various sorts of old implements now made useof, or in the invention of superior ones, as circumstances mayrequire.