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tlian many of those that arc used for a shon liin'.- ui eertaiu 

 seasons. 



The plow is, perhaps, more frequently used tlian most other 

 implements, and it is subject to great exposure. When it wa^j 

 made of wood, it was liable to rapid decay. It is still often in- 

 jured by neglect, and want of housing after use. All plows 

 should be cleaned before storing them away, and if pains were 

 taken to brush over the iron work with a cloth moistened with 

 oil, it would prevent rust, and prolong the period of usefulness. 



A tool-house is an obvinus necessity on every well-regulated 

 farm, and all those tools that are but rarely required, should be 

 kept there, and immediately returned after use. In fitting up 

 this tool-house for the reception of miscellaneous implements, 

 care should be taken to keep the floor as little encumbered as 

 possible, in order to allow free access to every implement when 

 it is wanted. A large class of small implements — scythes, 

 wheels, saws, etc., are best hung against the wall, on nails. 

 Small articles, not readily suspended, should have a place on 

 shelves. Hoes and weeders, .and similar tools, are more 

 accessible in framed stands. Plows, grubbers, etc., may be 

 kept along the side walls. Ilave a specified place for every- 

 thing. 



As often, at le;ist, as once a year, there should be a regular 

 muster and examination of all tools. It may be the work of 

 rainy weather. Collect into the tool-house every thing that be- 

 longs there. Scrub and polish with sand and water, if needed ; 

 oil such tools as will not be needed for sometime; mend any 

 that show the need of repairs, and take to the blacksmith shop 

 f)r carpenter such as cannot be done at home; and, when in good 

 condition, return each to its place. Plow points get worn and 

 broken, nuts and bolts are loosened perhaps, or lost, and a 

 thousand little things require to be mended or replaced, which, 



