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inches of the solution above the eggs, and add 
a little water occasionally to replace the water 
lost by evaporation. 
The lime solution is mixed a little different¬ 
ly. Slack about two pounds of quick lime in a 
small quantity of hot water. After this has 
slacked, add it to about two gallons of water, 
and then add one pound of salt. Stir this in 
a thorough manner, and then allow the mixture 
to settle. There will then be found a sediment 
in the bottom of the solution. Pour off the 
clear liquid, and use this as the preservative 
material. Then keep the same as directions 
given for the waterglass preparation. In this 
manner, one can have table eggs the year round 
at a reasonable price. 
CHAPTER XVI. 
SELLING THE PRODUCT 
We have* discussed the main points to be 
considered in raising various poultry products 
in this little booklet. However, much of our 
success in the poultry business will depend on 
our ability to obtain the top prices for our prod¬ 
ucts after we have raised them. In fact, this 
