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Page 19
A distinguished cultivator , in a neighboring county , informed me that the net
income , arising from the sale of his Isabella grapes alone , three years ago ,
exceeded that of his whole farm of one hundred and fifty acres . Another farmer ,
who ...
A distinguished cultivator , in a neighboring county , informed me that the net
income , arising from the sale of his Isabella grapes alone , three years ago ,
exceeded that of his whole farm of one hundred and fifty acres . Another farmer ,
who ...
Page 74
From these cows I have made , since the 20th of May , six hundred and eight
pounds of butter ; have sold seven hundred and sixty eight quarts of milk ; have
used in the family probably eight quarts per day , or nine hundred sixty quarts .
From these cows I have made , since the 20th of May , six hundred and eight
pounds of butter ; have sold seven hundred and sixty eight quarts of milk ; have
used in the family probably eight quarts per day , or nine hundred sixty quarts .
Page 77
The smaller firkin contains forty three pounds of June butter , and is a part of two
hundred and fifty three pounds , made from the 20th May to the first of July , when
she commenced making cheese . The larger firkin contains sixty five pounds of ...
The smaller firkin contains forty three pounds of June butter , and is a part of two
hundred and fifty three pounds , made from the 20th May to the first of July , when
she commenced making cheese . The larger firkin contains sixty five pounds of ...
Page 78
Weight of butter one hundred and sixty pounds ; — weight of new milk cheese ,
two hundred and seven pounds ; of four - meal , three hundred and forty pounds .
The process of making is the same as stated heretofore . Respectfully Yours ...
Weight of butter one hundred and sixty pounds ; — weight of new milk cheese ,
two hundred and seven pounds ; of four - meal , three hundred and forty pounds .
The process of making is the same as stated heretofore . Respectfully Yours ...
Page 87
For the best do . do . do . not less than six hundred trees , fifteen dollars . 3. For
the best do . do . do . not less than four hundred trees , ten dollars . Note . For an
explanation of these premiums , see remarks in former years . 5. CULTIVATION ...
For the best do . do . do . not less than six hundred trees , fifteen dollars . 3. For
the best do . do . do . not less than four hundred trees , ten dollars . Note . For an
explanation of these premiums , see remarks in former years . 5. CULTIVATION ...
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