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But it is not infrequently that these too-dearly-bought experi- 

 ences have some instructive value, which at times can be 

 placed under the head of useful experiments. Those living 

 near the " fancy-farmer, " can often derive many ideas that 

 prove of value, although the piece of work which originated 

 them may have been an extravagance. He is generally ready 

 to give his experience to the public, and to let them have the 

 chance of profiting by them. 



Would that more of the thorough farmers of our county 

 could be induced to take up their pens and put on paper their 

 valuable experiences, and some of what can be called gilt-edged 

 knowledge, for the benefit and enlightenment of the public, 

 through the medium of our Transactions. 



I am sure that much remains unwritten and which lies hid- 

 den in the brains of those whose lives have been given up to 

 experience and observation on the farm, that ought to be re- 

 corded for our general use, instruction and advancement, and 

 which would thus add to that store of book-learning, which 

 everyone now recognizes as a great help in our direction and 

 planning of farm work. For those who do not care to write 

 of their own experiences we herein have a pleasant and most 

 interesting work for the younger members of the farmer's 

 family, whose capability for such is the result of their work 

 at school. Let them join with their father, who does not care 

 to be a writer but will encourage his children in so doing, in 

 pleasant intercourse to accomplish the results I have suggested, 

 in their hours of rest and quiet. Let them make written notes 

 of their Father's reminiscences, enlarged as their interest leads 

 them to make enquiries, and select whatever their liberal 

 judgment tells them will be of general value for practical use, 

 or historical record. They must remember that facts, which 

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