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producing six to ten fruits after thinninj^-. may p^ive considerable 

 profit to the g;ro\ver. The difficulty is to hit on exactly the riij;ht 

 amount of thinning to get the greatest weight compatible with the 

 greatest number of fruits. This can only be obtained by prac- 

 tice, and in the meantime it is recommended to remove only such 

 fruits as are obviously going to be badly crushed. — Agriciillnra! 

 Xczvs. 



THE FARMER'S CREED. 



I believe that the country which God made is more beautiful 

 than the city which man made ; that life out of doors and in touch 

 with the earth is the natural life of man. I believe that work 

 with nature is more inspiring than work with the most intricate 

 machinery. I believe that the dignity of labor depends, not on 

 what you do, but how you do it ; that opportunity comes to a boy 

 on the farm as often as to a boy in the city ; that life is larger 

 and freer and happier on the farm than in the town ; that my 

 success depends, not upon my dreams, but upon what I actually 

 do; not upon luck, but upon pluck. I believe in working when 

 you work, and in playing when you play, and in giving and de- 

 manding a square deal in every act of life. — Edwin Osgood 

 Grover, in PJiUippi)ic Agriculturist and Forester. 



A PRAYER THAT NEVER GETS OED. 



Oh for a lodge in some vast wilderness, 



Some boundless contiguity of shade. 



Where rumor of oppression and deceit, 



Of unsuccessful or successful war 



Might never reach me more. My ear is pained. 



My soul is sick with every day's report 



Of wrong and outrage with which earth is filled. 



WILLIAM COWPER. 



In hot weather it is no indication that the fowls have had 

 enough if they leave their food. 



Neglecting to give fowls a regular su])ply of water is a serioiis 

 matter. Dark combs are often an indication of neglect in this 

 respect. 



Sudden changes in the system of feeding are often responsible 

 for vexation and loss. Any contemjilated change should be made 

 by degrees. 



It is impf)ssible to raise vigorous stock if these are not kept in 

 the pink of condition. Protection from climatic extremes. a])so- 

 lute cleanliness, and a good sup])l\- (»f green feed are essentials to 

 this cnrl. — Feathered Life. 



