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in for the seeds, fruit trees, and plants needed for the 

 farm or garden. A definite plan for the treatment of 

 each piece of land should be made. 



Buildings. All buildings should be carefully inspected 

 as to changes or repairs that are needed, as during the 

 leisure time of this month and next much of this work 

 may be done, or material be gotten out for future use. 

 Painting may be done on the mild days in winter. Oil 

 and paint, being a little thicker at this time, will harden 

 more on the surface and not penetrate the wood as much 



FIG. 91 After School and Before Chores. January. 



as in warm, dry weather, though it will not spread as 

 easily. Thermometers should be kept in all stables, and 

 vegetable and fruit cellars, to enable us to know what 

 the temperature is before injury is done. 



Stock. See that the stable is warm and free from 

 cold drafts upon the animals, yet well ventilated. Don't 

 overfeed the horses that stand in the stalls most of the 

 time. Regular feed and water is of the utmost impor- 

 tance. Sheep and Shetland ponies are so thoroughly 

 protected by their coats of wool and hair that they 

 thrive best if allowed to stay in the open air most of the 

 time, but must have a dry place to stay in during stormy 



