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Connecticut river, contains thirty-nine acres, all under 

 culture, except woodland. He reports in 1855, eleven acres 

 in wood, and in 1860, thirteen acres. The only reclaimed 

 land, since 1855, is a muck hole, put into a condition to 

 produce grass. 



FENCES. 



Mr. Rankin has facilities for stone walls on his farm, 

 and skill in laying stone. His fences have been much 

 improved, and are always in good order. He has added 

 in five years, seventy rods of new stone wall, very hand- 

 somely built with his own hands. 



Mr. Huntington's fences have suffered by Connecticut 

 river freshets and by time ; and, on the whole have not 

 improved. 



FRUIT TREES. 



Mr. Rankin has grafted some trees, and has set out 

 thirty -five young apple trees, which are thrifty and in 

 good condition. 



Mr. Huntington has set out a small orchard of apple 

 and pear trees, and intends to set more. He does not give 

 the number in his statement. 



FARM IMPLEMENTS. 



Mr. Huntington has made important improvements un- 

 der this head. His example is commended to his brother 

 farmers. He has purchased a Billing's planter, an Allen's 

 mower, a rotary harrow, two new wagons, and a horse 

 cart. He has ripped open his guano bags, sewed up 

 stones in the corners for weights, and made some good hay 

 caps. 



Mr. Rankin is well supplied with the usual farm tools, 

 kept in good order. 



MANURES. 



Mr. Huntington has made profitable experiments in the 

 use of muck for compost ; in the use of ashes for grass 

 (clover) seeding; and generally, in saving materials for 

 manure. He uses guano and phosphates to advantage, 



