1194 THE PEOPLE'S FARM AND STOCK CYCLOPEDIA. 



food for his stock, the storing and handling of hay, grain and 

 manure, the water supply, the approaches to the barn, for men, 

 beasts, and vehicles, and should be sure before he begins to 

 build that he has every thing planned conveniently and econom- 

 ically. It will pay to spend a day (or several days) in visiting 

 and examining the barns of your neighborhood, noting both their 

 defects and excellencies. Do not make the mistake of using 

 poor, cheap material in the construction of a barn or shed. The 

 best is the cheapest always, and all the work should be done 

 thoroughly, and in a workmanlike manner. It is far wiser to 

 economize by putting up a small barn, and adding to it when 

 you are able, than to build a large one of poor material. We 

 give some barn plans, not with the expectation that they may 

 be exactly what any of our readers will wish to adopt, but with 

 the hope that they will be found helpful, and that if not adopted 

 they will at least furnish some suggestions as to arrangement, etc. 



A TASTY AND CONVENIENT BARN. 



The engraving shows a tasty and convenient barn, and one 

 which the farmer can modify to suit his wants as to size and 

 interior arrangements. 



The illustration on page 1195 shows a basement or bank barn, 

 which will be found a convenient stock barn. The upper part is 

 used for storage, and the stables are below. The wing contains 

 the granaries and a store-room for implements. The drive-way 

 by which the barn is entered is on the opposite side from that 

 shown in the engraving. The basement is eight feet high. 



