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but meadow or pasture ; some may be much lighter^ and susceptible 

 of plowing, while others are not ; some may be naturally sterile, and 

 need unusual manuring, with green crops. All these should, as far 

 as practicable, be included each in its own separate boundary. The 

 situation of surface-drains, forming the boundaries of fields, may influ- 

 ence their shape ; facilities for irrigation may have an essential bear- 

 ing j convenience for watering cattle is not to be forgotten. Where, 

 in addition to all these considerations, the land is hilly, still more care 

 and thought is required in the subdivision, which may possibly require 

 years of experience ; but where fixed fences are once made, it is hard 

 to remove them; hence a previous thorough examination should be made. 

 A farm road, much used for heavy loads, should be made hard and 

 firm, and cannot be easily altered ; it should consequently be exactly 

 in the right place, and be dry, level and short — the shape of adjoin- 

 ing fields even conforming to these requisitions ; but a road little used, 

 should not interfere with the outlines of fields. 



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