THE BOOK OF THE FARM-Continued. In short, it has been the great object of the Author-while endeavouring to make his Work as systematic and perfect as possible-that no subject, either of primary importance, or collateral interest to the agricultural student or practical farmer, should be left undiscussed; and the utmost pains has been taken that the information given should be brought down to the latest and most approved discoveries in all the departments. SUBJECTS TREATED OF IN "THE BOOK OF THE FARM," INTRODUCTORY. THE DIFFICULTIES WHICH THE YOUNG FARMER HAS TO ENCOUNTER AT THE MEANS OF OVERCOMING THOSE THE KIND OF INFORMATION TO BE THE CONSTRUCTION OF "THE BOOK THE EXISTING METHODS OF LEARNING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF SCIENTIFIC THE EVILS ATTENDANT ON LAND- EXPERIMENTAL FARMS AS PLACES FOR INSTRUCTION IN FARMING. A FEW WORDS TO YOUNG FARMERS THE KIND OF EDUCATION BEST SUITED THE DIFFERENT KINDS OF FARMING. THE PUPILAGE. DEALING WITH THE DETAILS OF FARM- THE STEADING OR FARMSTEAD. 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