iv TO THE READER. 



the men who have furnished the "Methods" is a guarantee of their 

 usefuhiess and reliability. 



The reader will readily see the value of the information the 

 book contains on any particular branch, and adopt the method 

 best suited to his own situation. To beginners the book is invalu- 

 able, as it gives full information in every branch, and by following 

 its teachings, they can readily overcome obstacles which might 

 otherwise cost them much outlay of time and money. To those 

 seeking homes in the Far West, it will prove a safe and useful 

 guide. 



The index is very full, and has been prepared with great care; 

 so the reader may easily refer to the " methods " of different con- 

 tributors on any subject, in any part of the book. 



In presenting this work to farmers we feel confident they 

 will appreciate our efforts to give them a useful and valuable 

 compendium of information. 



THE EDITOR. 



