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ture, to take charge of the Farm, demonstrate his 

 latest methods, as well as lecture to the students, 

 where he served for years with credit to himself and 

 profit to the College. 



On many other occasions his wide experience and 

 expert knowledge have been of service to the 

 Government, when matters of vital importance to 

 Canadian Agriculture were under consideration. 



In recent years, scientific agriculture has made 

 great strides, and much valuable information, the 

 outcome of later experiences and investigation, is 

 presented herewith. The book is invaluable to the 

 Canadian farmer, as it is the only practical work 

 on Canadian Agriculture extant. It embodies Mr. 

 Rennie's scientific principles of soil cultivation, rota- 

 tion of crops, etc., which can be followed with great 

 profit in any country. Every department of the 

 farm and home has been given the most careful 

 attention, and, if farmers will adhere to the easily 

 followed scientific instructions, they may reason- 

 ably expect a greater measure of success and a 

 saving of labor, which will add pleasure and profit 

 to their daily work. 



The book is written in the simple, lucid style 

 which characterized Mr. Rennie's popular lectures 

 to students and to Farmers' Institutes. 



W. R. Co. 



