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10. In what estimation is it held as a crop for general cultivation, and 

 how does it compare with other crops ? 



11. To what extent, and with what results are improved implements 

 and methods of husbandry introduced among your farmers ? 



12. What is the estimated average yield of Indian corn and grains 

 per acre, and is this average generally increasing or diminishing ? 



13. Is the number of acres under tillage increasing or diminishing? 



14. Is the quantity of wood-land increasing or diminishing? 



15. Have swamp or meadow-lands been reclaimed, and if so, to what 

 extent, at what cost, and with what results ? 



16. Are rutabagas, carrots, beets, &c., cultivated as field crops for 

 stock, and if so, what is the average yield per acre of each, and their- 

 estimated value compared with English hay ? 



1 7. Are any special means adopted to increase the quantity or im- 

 prove the quality of manures produced on the farms, and if so, what 

 and how ? 



18. Are stable manures generally composted or used in a crude state, 

 and which is deemed best ? 



19. What per cent, increase in value of manures might be saved or 

 made on your farms by reasonable care, and by what means ? 



20. Does swamp muck or peat abound with you, and has it been ex- 

 tensively used ? If so, how and with what effect ? 



21. Have guano, super phosphate of lime, poudrette, or plaster been 

 fairly tried, and if so, what is the result of experience as to their value 

 or economy compared with other manures ? 



22. Is any special attention given to raising improved breeds of do- 

 mestic animals ? If so, what of each variety is most highly esteemed ?■ 



23. What are the best breeds of sheep, and their value per head? 



24. What breeds of swine are most highly esteemed, and can pork be 

 grown at a profit ? 



25. What attention is paid to the cultivation of fruit ? Is it profita- 

 ble compared with other crops, and what varieties are most esteemed? 



26. What is the estimated value of apples for stock, either for flesh 

 or milk, or of cooked apples for swine. 



27. Has underdraining been much practiced with you, and if so, in 

 what manner, at wdiat cost, and with what results ? 



28. Has any attention been paid to the cultivation of the cranberry, 

 and with what results ? 



29. If lumbering is extensively carried on in your vicinity, please 

 state its influence on agriculture. 



30. What number of persons or families engaged in agricultural pur- 



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