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the formerj yet that difference was just the clear profit of the first 

 crop ; so that with the latter, the amount yielded only paid the ex- 

 penses. 



Admitting that the farm is already purchased and paid for, it be- 

 comes an object to know what else is needed, and at what cost, 

 before cultivation is commenced. If the buildings and fences are 

 what they should be, which is not often the case, little immediate 

 outlay will be needed for them. But if not, then an estimate must 

 be made of the intended improvements and the necessary sum allotted 

 for them. These being all in order, the following items, requiring 

 an expenditure of capital, will be required on a good farm of 100 

 acres of improved land, that being not far from the size of a large 

 majority in this State. The estimate will of course vary considera- 

 bly with circumstances, prices, &c. 



1. Live Stock. 



The amount will vary with the fertility and products of the land, 

 its quality, and situation with regard to market. The follov/ing will 

 approximate the average on good farms, taken at the spring of the 

 year, or commencement of work. 



3 horses, at $80, $240 



1 yoke oxen, , , 75 



8 Milch cows, at |15, 120 



10 steers, heifers and calves, . , 70 



20 pigs, at $3, 60 



150 sheep, at $2, 300 



Poultry, say 5 



Total, $870 



2. Implements. 



2 plows, fitted for work, $23 00 



1 small plow, do 6 00 



1 cultivator, best kind, 7 00 



^ 1 drill barrow, 5 00 



1 roller, 5 00 



1 harrow, 10 00 



1 fanning mill, 20 00 



1 straw cutterj .... 15 00 



1 root slicer, 8 00 



