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It is obvious that the manuring of a farm should only be limited by 

 the ability of the owner. On a plentiful supply of manures, is de- 

 . pending the fertility of his soils, the amount of his crops, 



Manux-ing. and consequently the extent to which his labor is reward- 

 ed. There is no expenditure on a farm, so safe as that for manure; 

 and the labor required to increase it, is never labor lost; at least, if 

 directed by an ordinary share of agricultural know^ledge and skill. 

 Every source of supply should be made available; nothing capable of 

 fertilizing should be lost. The farmer who takes from his soil more 

 than he returns to it, is surely impoverishing it; and if he escapes 

 such a calamity himself, he leaves to his successors a worn out farm. 

 If he returns as much as he receives, his farm will retain its original 

 fertility only; but the true farmer will scarcely be content with this. 

 To increase its fertility, and the amount and quality of the crop taken 

 from the soil, should be the aim of the husbandman. This done, his 

 labor is lessened, his profits are greater, his farm is worth more; nor 

 must the pleasure arising from beautiful fields, golden harvests, fine 

 animals, and accumulating prosperity, be omitted in making up our 

 estimate of the advantages of successful culture. Manure may be a 

 homely subject, but on its preparation and use every thing is depend- 

 ing. Without it, the deep green of our pastures, the golden yellow 

 of our corn fields, and the fine beef and white loaf of our tables could 

 not exist. To the farmer, manure must be the first thing, and it must 

 be the last thing; with it, he can do every thing; without it, nothing. 



ON FARM MANAGEMENT. 



BY WILLIS GAYLORD, OF OTISCO, N. Y. 



There are very few individuals, whether farmers or otherwise, from 



whom expressions of admiration will not be elicited while passing or 



viewing a well managed farm. There is something in good 



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tion- husbandry that commends itself to the approval of all, as 

 indicating good sense, good taste, and love of order. It indicates 

 habits of correct thinking, sound moral feelings, good business habits, 

 and a man in whom confidence may be placed by his fellow men. 

 In addition to this, it is almost inseparably connected with thrift; and 

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