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AND A LIVING 



chiefly in the farmer, so that a very small tract 

 by intensive cultivation will give a good living 

 and provide for old age. Even two acres will do 

 this and more than this. 



Discoveries in other fields have revolutionized 

 methods and created fortunes. Agriculture of- 

 fers unlimited opportunities to the bright boy or 

 girl who makes a business of scientific farming 

 or gardening. The world is waiting for the ag- 

 ricultural discoverer. 



With the help now freely given by the Govern- 

 ment, the agricultural colleges and experiment 

 stations, you can help the world to great advances. 



It is necessary to know something about land 

 and how to get the best returns from its cultiva- 

 tion before you take up farming as a life work. 

 It is therefore wiser to keep your present posi- 

 tion until you have studied and become familiar 

 with the valuable and helpful literature on agri- 

 culture, and saved at least a small sum to meet 

 emergencies. 



Go slowly at first. If you have no practical 

 experience, try first to get a garden where you 

 can give it your spare time without losing your 



