CHAPTER XXVII. 



REPORTING ON LANDED ESTATES. 



ANY one employed to report on the general condition of a lauded estate 

 should be able to give good and sound advice in reference to the soil, 

 buildings, drainage, fencing, and culture of the farms, as also the capa- 

 bilities of the tenants ; with suggestions for the improvement, if necessary, 

 of the woods and plantations, mines, &c., and, in fact, on the general con- 

 dition of the estate, with full suggestions for improving it. Every field, 

 house, cottage - garden, and plantation should be gone through and 

 thoroughly examined by the reporter, and notes taken of their character 

 and condition ; and having done so, he will then be able to complete his 

 report at home. The following are the general headings under which a 

 landed estate should be examined and reported upon, with the subdivi- 

 sions under each : 



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I. A general description of the property. 



1. The aspect, altitude, and exposure. 



2. The climate of the district. 



3. Its geological formation. 



4. Its general capabilities. 



II. The farms on the estate. 



1. A tabular statement showing the extent, character, culture, 



and rent of each farm. 



2. The nature, character, and condition of the soil and subsoil 



on each farm, with suggestions for the improvement of the 

 soil. 



3. The character and condition of the farm-buildings, and their 



suitability for the extent and character of each farm, with 

 suggestions for the improvement of the buildings. 



4. The capabilities and qualifications of the tenants on the 



estate, with hints for improving their condition. 



III. Suggestions in regard to draining on the property. 



IV. Suggestions in regard to the roads on the estate. 



