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construction. Doubtless on some farms, where stones of desirable 

 size are not available, and where gravel or crushed stone are conven- 

 ient, the old fashioned method may be cheaper. Directions for the 

 construction of floors in this manner have been too frequently printed 

 to render it desirable to repeat them here. 



However explicit the directions, each individual will doubtless find it 

 desirable to vary from them somewhat in his own work, using judgment 

 and ingenuity. One important advantage is that any man with enough 

 judgment and skill to be a farmer can construct one of these floors 

 without paying out any money in employing expert or high-priced 

 labor. Every bit of the work can be done by the farmer, his team and 

 regular help. 



