200 acres are planted to apple
trees; 25 acres to pear; 25 acres to peach; and 200 acres to nut-bearing
trees. 100 acres are now being prepared for the addition to the quince
orchard. Another 100 acres for the vineyard. The remaining 250 acres,
for other desirable varieties of fruit.

"Of the 100 acres set apart for the village site, only forty, are at
present occupied by the streets in use, the buildings, and the public
square. The remaining sixty acres, are laid out with walks, drives,
lawns, oval, circular, and star-shaped plots. The latter, are filled
with choice roses and flowers. The ovals and circles, are thickly
planted with fruit trees and ornamental shrubbery. The fruits, such as
cherries, plums, peaches, pears and figs, have all been the result of
experimental potting and planting by the school children. The same is
true in a large measure, of the rose gardens and the shrubbery.

"The effect of this amusing work on the children, is most excellent. A
taste for the beautiful becomes permanent, while they acquire a fund of
useful knowledge about the care and culture of trees, and also how to
enjoy themselves in the conscious zeal of pushing forward some useful
employment; which will make them stronger, healthier and happier. With
the advent of spring, comes a wealth of bloom to reward their toil--a
paradise of beauty and fragrance; everywhere, clouds of pink sprays and
snowy petals charm the sight.

"This last item, like a long, ornamental flourish, must conclude my
summing up of the distribution of crops, the division of forest, pasture
and fruit lands, over the whole farm; with its complete chain of
financial resources, and its outlook for the coming season. I hope I
have not made my recapitulation too lengthy! Also, that I have succeeded
in answering your questions satisfactorily."

"Your summing up has shown surprising results! The magnitude of the cash
income, is really a crown of triumph for co-operative farming! I
congratulate you, and the people of Solaris, most heartily! In justice
to the able answers to my questions, I must say that many times you have
answered, even before I could frame them into words. With each
succeeding reply, my wonder and delight has increased. I have discovered
many new possibilities, in pleasant, productive and profitable methods
for farm work, of which I have never before dreamed. Now that you have
made them plain to me in such a charming manner; I am beginning to
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