SELECTION OF FARM 



ing over quite a different course from that 

 pursued hitherto. Sketches and notes will 

 be found very helpful, and if the use of the 

 soil auger is understood it may be well em- 

 ployed to study the character of both soil 

 and subsoil. During the interval between 

 visits some casual inquiries may be made 

 among those who know the history of the 

 farm in question, because the past history 

 of the farm obtained from unprejudiced 

 witnesses is of prime importance in arriving 

 at a conclusion concerning its value. 



A farm is much more attractive when a 

 crop is growing upon it than when it is 

 without active vegetation. Poor land looks 

 relatively better than good land during or 

 just after a rain. Many matters concerning 

 the selection of a farm can only be learned 

 by some years of practical experience. The 

 young farmer will do well, therefore, to 

 secure the help of some more experienced 

 person. If he has among his acquaintances 

 a successful farmer of mature years he will 

 be fortunate if he can secure his advice. 



