--The orchard is now in good
bearing, and should pay from 100 to
250 dols. per acre; say the lowest .. 4,000
(No time to attend to any but Fruit trees unless a man is employed, so
only the return of Fruit trees is given).
_Sixth year_.--The orchard now pays, if properly
attended to, from 150 to 350 dols. per acre;
say the lowest .. 6,000
_Seventh year_.--The orchard pays, if properly
cared for, from 200 to 450 dols. per acre;
say the lowest .. 8,000
This clear after expenses have been deducted. The farmer can take care
of 20 acres himself, with occasional help. With 40 acres he requires one
man more, his son or hired help.
The first three years he will only make his living ordinarily so; after
that time he will make money. Poultry, and vegetables should, during
the first year pay for all expenses at least, and in many instances
leave a large surplus. All this depends upon the capacity of the
settler. With good land such as this 100 dollars or more could be made
from vegetables the first season by a capable and experienced man. At
least it has been done repeatedly.
If poultry is properly cared for, a family will make its living by
selling eggs and chickens until the trees come in bearing.
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