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cult to give the local averages, as the work Is rarely contracted for at a 

 giveu price per acre, but is usually done by the farmer at a cost which 

 he may be unable to state definitely. 



Taih showing the average prices per acre of harvfisUng and sfacUng wheit and hay, and per 

 buiihel of husking and cribbing and of shelling corn. 



USAGES IN SHAEE-FAEMmG. 



The following is a brief abstract from the notes of our correspondents 

 in regard to the usages prevalent in different States on the subject of 

 working land on shares : 



In the i^ew England States the element of taxation is of special im- 

 portance, and landlords, as far as possible, secure this as one of the 

 points in the contract. The tenant in most cases pays half the taxes, 

 seed, and repairs, and receives half the crops. In some cases he fur- 

 nishes half the working-stock. In other c.xsss he is entitled to half the 

 growth of young stock, which is sometimes commuted in cash, as when 



