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by the class of stock that is to use them, the position of the buildings and 

 the drainage of the land. Sheltered lots that drain away from the buildings 

 are to be preferred. One-half acre to an acre in extent will generally meet 

 the needs for most any class of stock on the average size farm. For the 

 minor classes, smaller ones may be sufficient. 



The garden calls for careful arrangement within itself, in order to make 

 it as sightly as possible and at the same time economize in the garden work. 

 The small fruits and all perennials, such as asparagus and rhubarb, should 



General View of a Well-arranged Farmstead. 1 



be brought together in one portion of the garden, preferably with the taller 

 growing ones in the further background. These should be arranged in 

 rows as long as the dimensions of the garden will permit and with sufficient 

 space between for horse cultivation. 



The annual crops should occupy another portion, preferably in the 

 foreground with the corn and tall-growing plants to one side or in the rear. 

 It will be necessary, however, to plan the plantings of annual crops with a 

 view of crop rotation. Such will lessen the difficulties with plant diseases 

 and help to maintain satisfactory yields and high quality. The garden 

 should be planned with this rotation in view, and the rotation should pro- 



1 Courtesy of The Macmillan Company, X. Y. From " How to Choose a Farm," by Hunt. 



