xxiv BOARD OF AGRICULTURE. [Pub.Doc. 



to the assessors of the several cities and towns of the State, ask- 

 ing them to report to this Board the names of the owners of 

 abandoned or partially abandoned farms. Your name has been 



reported by the assessors of as the owner of such property. 



If you desire to dispose of the property, please answer the follow- 

 ing questions in regard to the same, subscribe to the affidavit 

 below before a justice of the peace, and forward it in the enclosed 

 envelope. This description and affidavit will be retained in this 

 office for reference. A catalogue of such farms, with description 

 and price, will be printed and widely distributed. There will be 

 no expense to the owners of the property. Please be prompt in 

 replying, as nothing further can be done by us until all informa- 

 tion has been received. 



THE MASSACHUSETTS STATE BOARD OF AGRICULTURE, 



Wm. R. Sessions, Secretary. 

 Report of Abandoned ok Partially Abandoned Farm. 



Located in town of. 



Total acreage. 



Acres of mowing land. 



Acres in pasturage. 



Acres in woodland. 



Acres suitable for cultivation. 



Can grass be cut with a machine ? 



Is there a sugar bush ? Number 



of trees. 

 Size of house, if any. 

 Size of L. 

 Number of rooms. 

 Is house in good repair ? 



Is the barn in good repair 9 

 What kind of fences and in what 



condition ? 

 What is the water supply ? 

 Number of apple trees. 

 Number of other fruit trees. 

 Name of nearest railroad station 



and distance from farm. 

 Name of nearest post-office and 



distance from farm. 

 Price at which farm will be sold. 

 Amount required in cash. 

 The balance can remain on mort- 



Size of barn, if any. g&g e at what rate of interest? 



Is there a barn cellar ? I State any facts of interest. 



I hereby certify that the above statements in regard to the farm 



owned by me in the town of are true to my best knowledge 



and belief, and that any time within one year of the date hereof I will 

 sell said farm for the price and on the terms named, unless previously 

 disposed of. 



Owner or Agent. 



Date_ P. O. Address 



Before me, 



Justice of the Peace. 



The descriptions not coming in as rapidly as was desired, 

 the following circular was issued : — 



