ORCHARD HEATING 35 



The probable cost for a ten-acre orchard. Any estimate on the 

 cost of heating an orchard must be approximate, because of the 

 variable factors which enter. Equipment, cost of fuel, distance 

 from railroad siding, and length of firing period vary in different 

 localities and seasons. The following estimate for a ten-acre 

 orchard is submitted as a guide only. 



650 heaters at 30 cents to 50 cents each . . $195.00 to $325.00 



3000 to 6000 gallons of oil at 3 cents . . . 90.00 to i.So.oo 



One steel wagon tank 15.00 to 25.00 



Lighters, torches, etc 6.00 to 10.00 



Thermometers 6.00 to 8.00 



Storage for oil at 75 cents per barrel . . . 63.30 to 126.00 



Total $375-3° to $674.60 



If smaller heaters are used, more will be required and thus the 

 cost will vary but little. Labor items are omitted. At firing time 

 two men ought to handle the ten acres at a cost of $5.00 to $6.00. 

 This equipment will last for several years, and after the first year, 

 labor and fuel will be the only expense and should not exceed 

 $10.00 to $20.00 per acre annually. If the crop is well cared for, 

 it is worth from $100.00 to $400.00 per acre, and insurance at 

 so small a cost is good investment. Such insurance is not recom- 

 mended for the man who does not make his orchard produce 

 maximum crops. 



