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Shelter, importance of, . 38 



Shorthorns, allusions to, 37 



Silk culture, experiments in, . . . . " 153 



Soils, origin of, 104, 106, 111, 168, 180 



Species and breeds, 134, 135 



Squash, introduction and cultivation of the, 205, 208 



Stock, selection of, 37, 38, 117, 120, 123, 126 



Study of soils, 112,114,116 



Thayer, statement of Dr., 27, 30 



Vine, cultivation of the, 67, 69, 71, 74, 80, 241 



Walnut, sprouting of the, 92 



"Wood, time of cutting, 91, 93 



Wool, fineness of, 163,165 



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