.^^ . *bv" "^^o^ f'^ V^. <^ »*^Q^-. 'e^ A^ /. ^-.^^^ : :<.. "•* .^' ^ * ^ % '-^ v<^^ ^^<=.- V'^^ .' ^^ ^^"^^ o > • • » \ ' r- "^^ A^ ^v^^^a:" V c.v' . ^-^^^ 'o • t ^oV" \^ c • rj.r\^ ' . . • > ^'"^'t'. ■^^^''' ,y/ ,.^^^ y>. "^'' s^' "-" ^o. • 'V-, V .'.\ '^•' ^ '.' J , ^_ .0^ -^. .'^ o ^ , t> «/v. .0^^ V ^0. <=V. * ,0^ • .'^ fERTILE ^ FARM 5 ^^D % QLlMMEf? mi A 1. 1 ST De^ircible Keirms Summer Homes V VERMONT. ISSUED BV THE BOARD OF AGRICULI^URE. VICTOR I. SPEAR. Statistical Secretary. . . 1895 . . MO.NTPKLIKR: I^KESS OK THE W.ATCMMAN PuiiLISHIN(i COMIANV 1895. Introdaction. O excuse or apology is considered necessary for issuing- this little book on the "Summer Homes and Farms" of Vermont. It is done simply to place before visitors to the State, in search of a home or a place in which to spend the summer months, information which is constantly being asked for by letter, and which it is impossible to give by correspond- ence. In the "List of Summer Homes" will be found the names of all who cared to have their business appear here, and includes nearly all of the principal resorts. Many Hotels take visitors for a few days at a time, and did not wish to solicit this travel. A large number of the "Farm Homes" have reported that they had engaged all they could accommodate, and some have made no reply to the invitation to place their names on our list. About one-half of the Hotels and Homes that will entertain summer travel this season appear in the accompany- ing list. The farms described are those that are at present without occupants for the house. These farms are all used by the owners, but have no present tenant. The list includes nearly all of this class of property that is for sale in the State at the present time. Many of these cheap farms will be found desir- able by persons wishing to secure a permanent home in the country for the summer. In the past four years Vermont's supply of unoccupied farms has been reduced about onedialf in number and there is less anxiety to sell farms than in the past. It still remains true that the fai'ms of Vermont and New Eng- land are the cheapest in the market at the present time foi- farming purposes, when their advantage of location and produc- tive capacity are taken into account. W-rmont has no single attraction or advantage of which it is more proud than of all others. It feels justified in a reasonable pride in its people and the records they hive made. It is proud of its homes, because they are comfortable and contain in them an intelligent and contented people; of its Agriculture and the high record made by it. It takes pride in the success that has attended its Manufacturers, and in the fact that its opportunities in this direction are so favorable as to have led people to invest $3,000- 000 of capital in new enterprises during the past four years. It is proud of its natural scenery, its mountains and valleys, lakes aud rivers, pure water and invigorating air, and nearly sixty thousand visitors to the State last season looked upon it and said "It was good. " Vermont has, too, a reasonable pride in the fact that the bus- iness depression of the past two years has touched its people so lightly. No National or Savings Bank has closed its doors ; no depositor suffered loss. None -of its industries have sus- pended operations, but new ones constantly added. No strikes or idle workmen, but plenty of profitable employment at reason- able prices. Surrounded by these numerous favorable conditions, it in- vites people to its unoccupied homes — to utilize its unused water power in manufactures, and to the hospitality of its Summer Homes. Agricaltare. O attempt will be made here to go into details with refer- ence to the Agriculture of the State. Space does not permit, nor the nature of this work justify it. The position of the State in this mat- ter is a matter of record, which all may read who will. It is sufifi- cient to say that the records of the census give the State the first place in aver- age production per acre of all the farm crops adapted to this lati- tude, and will only men- tion in this connection some of the features which belong to the different sections of the State, and answer, in a general way, as well as possible, the hund- reds of letters which have been received with- 5 "T^ in the past four years, FARM SCENE. asking for information. SURFACE. A LARGE proportion of the State is hilly or mountainous ; yet it is a great mistake to think of Vermont simply as a succession of high hills and mountains. The Green Mount- ain Range extends from north to south through the State. In the northern part the range branches in two directions, forming what is called the Y of the Green Mountains. The range of mountains is a little west of the center of the State, and covers a territory from ten to twenty miles wide, S(jme of the way bein<;^ in two parallel ranges. Most of the land within this limit is high in altitude, much of it valu- able only for growing timber. In many places where the rnnge is broken, good farming land is found. West of this range of the Green Mountains is THE CHAMPLAIN VALLEY. This portion of Vermont extends from Canada on the north to Rutland on the South, a distance of nearly one hundred miles, and varies in width from ten to twenty miles. Portions of Rutland, Addison, Chittenden and Franklin Counties are in this Valley. The surface of this section is quite level, and the soil is very strong and fertile. The soil is largely of clay, and a mi.xture of clay and loam. It is noted for its abundant crops of hay and grain. The system of farming here, as well as the surface of the country, somewhat resembles the prairie States of the West. The farms are usually quite large — too large to give the best returns at the present time. Nearly the whole of this section is especially adapted to the growing of fruit. The apples grown here are the finest known in the markets, and are grown with but little expense, as compared with many localities. The soil is naturally so well supplied with the ele- ments of fertilit)', that but little artificial fertilizing is neces- sary. Pears, small fruits and grapes also do well throughout this section. That portion of the Champlain X'alley that is in Addison and Rutland Counties has been in the past very largely devoted to breeding fine farm animals, especially sheep and horses. The Merino shee):) and the Morgan horses here attained their worlcF- wide reputation, largely through the skill of the breeders in this locality. The northern portion of this Valley has long been noted for its dairy interest, and has more and larger dairies than any other section. The possibilities of the Champlain Valley have never been appreciated, either by the people of the State or by the general public. Agriculturally there is no portion of the State capable of so great development. It has apjiro.ximately 1.500 square miles oi tcrriloiy. or about onc-sixtli ot the Slate, with but very few acres unfit for a^iacultural purposes. It could easily, if used to its full capacity, support the entii-e i)opulation of the State. (;raxi) islk corxTY. One of the mostilnvitini;- localities in Vermont, whether judged by its agricultural possibilities or its natural attractions, is found in the littl^ group of towns comprising Grand Isle County. Situated entirely in Lake Champlain, and composed of Islands, with the exc^-ption of Alburgh, which is a Peninsula, extending southward from the Canadian mainland, and having only a small area and a small population, with some disad- vantages in the way of easy communication with the outside world, \-et the natural advantages of the localitv are an ample compensation for any inconvenience of situation. What has been said of the surface of the country of the Chamj)lain Valley applies to these islands ; it is very generally level, and has very little waste land. The soil is very fertile, and in fruit production I belie\e it to be not only the garden of Vermont, but without an equal in America, in those products adapted to its latitude. The lake breeze on all sides tends to keep away frosts until very late in the season, and it has been given as an opinion by a competent grower of peaches, that some of the earlier varieties would rii^en and he successful here. Fruit-growing" is now a leading industry of the people, and is destined to become more so. It is doubtful if any section can offer inducements sui)erior to this County to the fruit grower. Good lands for apple growing can be bought for about S50 i>er acre. SOUTH WHSTICRX \'1':rMOXT. Extending southward from the Champlain Valle)' on the north to Massachusetts on the south, and from the State of Xew York on the west to the main range^of the Green Moun- tains on the east, is a section of the State having features peculiarly its own and quite in contrast with the valley to the northward. This section embraces all of Bennington Count)-, and nearlv the southern half of Rutland Countv. . The surface II is ver\- much dixcrsificd. Smooth, level land is found alonj^ t'lc course of the rivers, and extending back from these valleys — of which some are broad and others narrow— are high lands and mountains, and one can easily pass, in going a few miles, from an altitude of lOO or 200 feet above sea level to an elevation of 2,000 to 2,500 feet. Along the course of the rivers and extend- ing back to an elevation of lOOO feet or more, the land is well abapted for agriculture, and the towns of Povvnal, Arlington, Dorset, Rupert, Pawlet, Wallingford and Poultney rank among the leading agricultural towns in the State, and portions of nearlv all the towns have good farms and good land. This sec- tion is favored above many localities by its nearness to good markets, and by a direct means of transportation of farm pro- ducts to consuming points. The Fitchburg, Bennington & Rutland, and Delaware & Hudson Railroads, pass through this section and connect the farmers with such towns and cities as North Adams, Mass., and Troy, Albany and Sarotoga, N. Y., all of which consume largely of farm products and give a good market to the producers. One who wished to make a specialty of market gardening, small fruits or poultry, would find loca- tions here especially favorable to success. Farming land in this section is for sale, in many places, at very reasonable prices, and the person of small capital or the one with larger means can find farms adapted to their condition. WINDHAM COUNTY. Windham CoL'^"T^' is located in the Southeastern portion of X'ermont, bordering Massachusetts on the south and the Con- necticut River on the east. The surface is diversified, the eastern portion being low and level, and forming a portion of the famous "Connecticut River Valley." The farms in this locality are very fertile and produce largely of all farm crops. Back from the river the land is higher, and, in the western portion of the County, mountainous. From Brattleboro to Londonderry is a narrow valley along the course of West River and some fine farms are found here, especially in Newfane and Townshend. Back from this river the land rises quite abruptly on either side and the farms upon the higher lands are less valuable for farming purposes, though there are many goods farms here, and a large number that were unoccupied in this section are now converted into comfortable homes. In the western portion of this County is the valley of the Deerfield River with the towns of Wilmington and Whit- inghara along its course, both of which are good farming towns. The railroad facilities of this County are among the best. The Vermont Valley Road along its entire eastern boundary, the Narrow Gauge Road from Brattleboro to Londonderry, and the Narrow Gauge from Wilmington to Hoosic Tunnel, furnish excellent transportation facilities, and bring the Count}^ as a whole in close communication with all the largest cities of east- tern Massachusetts. This is a factor of c(Misiderable import- ance to the farming interest of the County in the matter of transportation of farm products. This fact, together with the growth of the important manufacturing towns of Brattleboro and Bellows Falls, has given a good market for garden products, which are quite largely produced here. CENTRx\Iv-EASTERN VERMONT. In this section we embrace the Counties of Windsor, Orange, Washington and part of Caledonia. It is considered under one general heading, because the character of the country is quite similar, and methods of farming and character of farming land is much the same. This section extends from the Connecticut River on the east to the Green Mountain Range on the west, and some of the western towns in this division are a part of the mountain range. The eastern part forms a portion of the "Connecticut River Valley," and back from the river the sur- face rises into quite high hills, which are often intersected l:)y the numerous rivers which water the country. As a whole, it would be considered hilly, and yet it is doubtful whether the hills very much exceed the valleys in extent. It has been numbered as one of the things impossible, for even the Creator to make " two hills without a valley between." So if the hills are numerous, the valleys are equally so, and agriculture through this section is conducted with skill, and gives excellent results. Unlike some of the high land of the State, we find here often the best farms at an elevation of i,ooo to 1,500 feet. The principal rivers which drain this section are the Black, 14 Ottaquechee, White, Ompompanoosuc, Waits and Wells that empty into the Connecticut ; and the Winooski, that has its out- let in Lake Champlain. These principal rivers are fed by hun- dreds of smaller rivers and mountain brooks, constituting a succession of hills and valleys and watercourses that give great variety in scenery and in the character of the farming land. The farms of this section are not usually large, and nearly every farm has its own fuel supply, and is supplied with never-failing water from some near-by mountain spring. The agriculture of this section is largely dairying, although many farms have a small flock of sheep, and considerable attention has been given to raising horses. There is very little land in this section that has not a value, either for agriculture or for growing wood and timber, and the apportionment is such as to give with each farm some portion of land too high or too rough for agriculture, which is, never- theless, a valuable adjunct of the farm, by growing a constant supply of fuel, and often producing building lumber sufficient to keep the buildings and fences of the farm in repair. Per- haps all of the wants of a farm home are more nearly supplied through this section than in other localities. Farms are for sale in many sections of this territory at low prices, and hun- dreds have been sold in the past few years, many to people from other States, who have made of them comfortable homes. The tendency of the farmers here is towards smaller farms, and a desire to operate less acres and till more thoroughly has caused farmers to sell part of their land. The railroad facilities are supplied by the Passumpsic, Cen- tral Vermont, Wells River, and St. Johnsbury & Lake Cham- plain Roads. These roads pass along the entire eastern portion, cross it from White River Junction to Burlington, from Mont- pelier to Wells River, and from St. Johnsbury to Burlington and St. Albans, giving good transportation facilities to most of the towns. A large proportion of the farms of this section also have a supply of maple trees and make a quantity of maple sugar and syrup each spring. Apples are also raised on a large propor- tion of the farms, and though not as natural to fruit as Cham- i6 plain Valley or Grand Isle County, a very good quality is pro- duced, and it is a profitable crop on very many farms. NORTHEASTERN VERMONT. In this section is included the portion of the State lying east of the main range of the Green Mountains and north of the central-eastern portion, and embraces the Counties of Orleans and Essex and a portion of Caledonia. A separate division is made of this section because it differs in some respects from the other localities mentioned. In the eastern and western portions of this division is the largest lumber interest of the .State, and especially in Essex County is found the largest tracts of timber land in the State. Along the Connecticut River on the eastern boundary is a tract of excellent farming land, but the leading interest is in cutting lumber. In many sections of this County is to be found land well adapted to farm- ing, and when the timber has been secured agriculture will receive more attention. East of this section in the valleys and along the course of the Barton and Black Rivers is some of the best agricultural land in the State. The towns of Derby, Coventry, Newport, Irasburgh and Barton are especially adapt- ed to agriculture, and the main reliance of the farmer is dairy- ing. Considerable attention is also given to the breeding of fine horses, and the farmers of this section have been very suc- cessful in their work. Very few farms from this section have been offered for sale, and yet land can be bought here at reason- able prices, considering the excellent quality of the soil. Large quantities of maple sugar are produced here, and excellent results have been secured in growing the more hardy varieties of apples, especially in the towns bordering on Lake Mem- ph rem agog. The western portion of this section has many excellent farms and also a large interest in lumbering. It may be fairly said that there is but little land in this section that is not yielding an income, either from the lumber which is being cut from it or in the farm crops that it is producing. I.AKl-: MlCMl'IIKlCMACUCi SCENKKV. LAMOILLE VALLEY. This is a section of the State that has not been included in either of the divisions referred to, and thouy,h small in extent its importance is not to be measured by its square miles. Located between ranges of the Green Mountains it is nearly surrounded by them. The Lamoille River breaks through the mountain range at Johnson, and following along its course is a narrow valley of farming land of great fertility. Several small streams empty into the Lamoille River, and other valleys are found along their courses that are equally fertile. Back from the river, including nearly the whole of the towns of Stowe, Morristown and Hyde Park, and portions of Klmore, VVolcott, P2den and Johnson, are some of the best farms and farmers of Vermont. At Cambridge, the Lamoille Valley becomes a part of the Champlain Valley. The town of Cambridge is one of the larg- est and wealthiest farming towns in the State, and claims to pro- duce more maple sugar than any other town. All of the Lamoille Valley produces largely of maple sugar and other farm products. Mixed farming is practiced quite generally, but the dairy is the leading interest. Very few sections can present a more successful agriculture than this. The farms are largely owned by the farmers and many of them have a good sized bank account. This condition is partly due to the fertile soil they cultivate, and partly to the skill and intelligence of the men. There is no pressure to sell land in this section, but farms can be bought at reasonable prices. jammer Resorts. n^O specify each locality in Vermont possessing attractions to i^ the summer tourist, or inducements to one wishing to build a summer home, would require nearly a complete descrip- tion of each town. As it may be truly claimed that hardly a town is without some advantage that would entitle it to be mentioned. This follows from the fact that the attractions of Vermont are of a varied character. To the sportsman, the wilderness, filled with an abundance of the smaller game animals, would be the attraction. The fisher- man would find his enjoyment on the beautiful lake? or ponds, or in following a portion of the thousands of miles of brook and river in pursuit of the fish which there abound, the most plenti- ful and gamiest of which is the speckled trout. To one seek- ing rest and relaxation from the strain of business cares, no more perfect quiet and restful surroundings can be found than in the country towns among the farming pojHilation, many of whom are prepared to entertain. To persons seeking simply pleasure, we commend Vermont for the fine boating upon its ponds and lakes, for the fine drives along the valleys, and for the congenial companionship to be found at the Summer Resorts. Seekers after health are invited to try the effect of the pure water, the clear, fresh invigorating air of our mountain towns. It has often succeeded where medicines have failed. And especially do we ask for Vermont the attention of students and lovers of nature in all her \arying moods. The height of our mountains is exceeded by many localities, but their beauty by none, clad in green to their greatest altitude, clustered together without system or order, but in great harmony, tinted with varying hues and shades by the foliage of the forest at the different altitudes, they possess a charm and beauty peculiarly their own, and sufficient to have called visitors vear after \-ear to return to enjoy them. The lanflscape \-ie\vs, like the moun- tain scenery, are of great variety and always beautiful. As seen from the mountain summits, there is the cultivated farm, the country hamlet, with its single church spire and country store; the manufacturing town, with the smoke from its many chim- neys ; the ponds and lakes nestled among the hills and mount- ains ; the stretch of river glistening in the sunlight, and a grand panorama of hills, mountains and valleys extending in all directions, combining to produce a scene of rare beauty and interest, which it is an ever-increasing delight to study. The following description of Vermont scenery, does not more than tell the truth: 'Tt has not until recently been known that Vermont offers more beautiful and restful retreats for those who seek a refuge from the summer heat and dust of the city than does any other part of New England. " In their rush for Saratoga and the White Mountains, sum- mer visitors have formerly overlooked the charms of the Green Mountain State, but now it is beginning to be known that in her dark wooded valleys and by her winding rivers, and on her smooth mountain tops, are to be found many spots of surpassing loveliness. " The charm of Vermont scenery is like that of a beautiful face, of which one never tires. The loveliness of a June day in a Vermont valley would bring a new sense of life to anyone who had never before e.xperienced it, while the October glories which settle over her hills can nowhere be matched in all our land. "Vermonters are learning that scenery has economic value, and urbans of wealth are gaining footholds all over her fair do- main." Of the view from Mt. Mansfield, a writer has said : " From the Chin the spectator has one of the most compre- hensive, variegated and beautiful views to be found in all New England. Toward the west, the eye, starting from the base of the mountain, runs over the Winooski Valley, threaded by roads and streams, and dotted with countless white villages, the effect of which is both remarkable and pleasing ; takes in Lake Champlain, which on a clear day can be seen for nearly its en- tire length, and is arrested only by the Adirondacks in the re- mote horizon. On the north the outlook is even more exten- sive, and at rare intervals, under peculiarly favorable atmos- pheric conditions, even includes the spires and towers of Mon- 21 trcal, one hunched miles chstant. Directl\' beneath, and between the first and second cliauis, hes the Lake of the Clouds ; lower down the dark recesses of the Smuggler's Notch, and across this the Sterling Mountains. Moving to the east, the eye falls upon a succession of dark and heavy ridges, thickly wooded, giving and receiving shadows in endless variety ; farther away, the valley of the Connecticut ; and beyond, the White Moun- tains — Mount Washington itself being sometimes seen, though indistinctly. The picture is completed by Stowe and its neigh- bors, nestling in the rich valley, and directly south the rival peak of Camel's Hump and the main chain of the Green Moun- tains. Such is, in general, the scope of the view afforded from Mt. Mansfield. The countless details which give it grace, picturesqueness and value cannot even be enumerated, but must be left with the assurance that not one which the imagina- tion could crave will be found wanting by the most exacting lover of nature." The historic interest of Vermont dates back to its first settle- ment. The Green Mountain Boys at Lake Dunmore, and in their subsequent operations in ])reparing their attack ujion Crown Point and Ticonderoga, the bloody fields of Hubbardton and Bennington, the massacre of Westminster, and the raids of the Indians, ha\"e made memorable many localities, and as one comes to know the State, it is a surprise to find how much of its territory is historic because of deeds of heroism or suffering, self-sacrifice or torture, that is connected with the spot ; and the annals of the State have been well preserved. The love of Vermonters for their State has often been a topic of discussion, and sometimes of surprise, to those who have known nothing of the conditions, and nian\- things have been written and said in praise of the State as its absent sons have gathered to revive the memories of youth, and to sweeten age with pure draughts of fond recollections of the State of thcii- nativity. Notwithstanding all these things that have been so well written upon or talked about, it is impossible for the stranger to know X'erniont until it has been seen. Though hundreds of places and events ha\e been described, there are thousands that neither camera has taken, pencil portrayed, or pen described, that are of equal interest and beaut)-, and events of history and characteristics of the people that are continually new. The feature r>^ Vermont scenery is that its story can- riot be told nor pictured. To the lover of nature it is one grand gallery of divine art and beauty, and each step that is taken gives a new point of sight from which the scene puts on a new and different aspect. Perhaps it would be more proper to say that it was beautiful, rather than grand ; restful, instead of exciting ; and pleasing, rather than surprising. In the following it is intended to refer to the chief attractions in the several towns where provision has been made for enter- taining summer travel. The large number of places that are prepared to entertain makes it impracticable to refer to each house separately, or to attempt more than an allusion to the most important features in the towns mentioned. OUR FISH HATCHERY. Ok the Central Vermont Railroad, in the Mountainous town of Roxbury, eighteen miles south of Montpelier, is located the State Hatchery. This in- dustry, created and fostered by appropriations made by the Legislature, is in its infancy. While our sister State of New Hampshire has eleven hatching stations and is wading still deeper into artificial fish rearing, Vermont is on the threshold of what bids fair to be a powerful factor in bringing us up alongside our sister State as a home for the summer boarder. It is neither greed nor avarice that creates an earnest longing in the heart of every thrifty Ver- monter to become the possessor of his just proportion of the millions of dollars annually expended by our city friends who seek rest and recreation in country places. While we cannot boast of a Mt. Washington with its cog-railway, nature has been lavish with us to that extent that if opportunities are improved the Green Mountain State will not be one whit behind the so- 24 called Switzerland of America in its inducements to make it an asylum for the weary, and a vast amphitheatre for the sportsman. By sportsman, we do nor mean a lawless individual, roaming over the country intent on making a prey of the public, but rather the gentleman and his family, whom it is a pleasure to receive into your homes, and who loves the legitimate use of the rod and gun. Of the many steps now being taken by our State to accomplish these desired results, this plant for arti- ficial propagation offish is in the lead. The great body of conservative men — a majority of whom are farmers — that compose our legislative body are already alive to the fact that every town and nearly every hamlet within our borders, is directly benefited by this steadily increasing crop or summer boarders ; hence the liberal appropriation and the growing sentiment in favor of the enforcement of our fish and game laws. Our streams and ponds need restocking, and it is the business of the State Hatchery to do this work, and mil- lions of trout fry find their way from the hatchery to our streams and ponds annually. And good men are rising on every hand who are willing to make war on violators of the law enacted to protect our forests and streams. A powerful auxil- iary of our fish and game industry is the Vermont Fish and Game League, incorporated in 1890, by an act of the Legisla- ture. Among its incorporators and members are Vermont's leading citizens. To its Secretary, John W. Titcomb, more than to any other man belongs the credit of bringing about this state of affairs. Mr. Titcomb is an Ex-State Commissioner, and present Superintendent of the United States Hatching Station at St. Johnsbury, Vermont. He is an expert and enthusiast on the subject of fish and game, and is the author of our admirable fish and game laws. The growth of this industry and the sent- iment behind it is marvelous. The State League and tlie State Commissioners have walked hand in hand, and are abreast of the times in bringing the Green Mountain State into the forefront of Summer Resort States. Horace W. Bailey, Fish Commissiotter. 25 ADDISON COUNTY. Hancock. — This is a small village near the source of White River, located between the two ranges of the Green Mountains. The scenery is fine ; nice roads along the valley ; plenty of good fishing and hunting. Bkistoi. is a lhri\'ing manufacturing village at the base of the western slope of the Green Mountain Range. Fine drives, beautiful scenery, and it is claimed to be free from mosquitos. Ferrisi5UK(;ii is a farming town with two small villages. It borders Lake Champlain, and the outlet of Otter Creek is in this town. Good location for camping along the Lake. The western part of the town extends to the Mountains. Leicester is a farming town with the small village of Lei- cester Junction in it, which is the junction point of the Addison and Central Vermont Railroad. The Addison Road extends to Ticonderoga, N. Y. It is located near the main range of Mountains, and has fine drives and other resorts near by. MiDDLEBURV. — This is one of the j:)rettiest villages in \'er- mont. Wide, shady streets, nice business blocks and fine resi- dences. Middlebury College is located here; Lake Dunmore; Bread Loaf Inn ; Grand View Mountain and Lake Champlain within easy distances. RiPTON is one of the mountain towns of the State, but pos- sessed of great interest in the way of natural scenery. The Bread Loaf Inn, located here, is one of the principal summer resorts of the State. Good hunting, fishing, dri\-ing, and all the enjoyments of a summer resort are provided. Orwell — located on Lake Chamj^lain — is one of the rich farming towns of the State, h'ine view of Adirondack Moun- tains, and near Sunset Lake and Lake George. Shoreilxm is another rich farming town bordering Lake Champlain. It has fine farm buildings and rich farms. It has been an important center of the Merino sheep industry, and some good flocks are here now. Hotel Bissell at Shoreham has been built over, enlarged and refurnished to accommodate its increasing custom from summer travel. 27 \'i:kc;ennes. — This is X'orniont's oklcst and smallest city. It was an important location in the early history of the State, and its location on the Otter Creek, at the head of navigation on this stream, makes it a point of interest to the tourist, as it may be reached either by boat or rail, and but few places are so ac- cessible to water, mountains, good roads and interestisg scenery as Vergennes. Granville is a small village north of Hancock, at the head of White River, and, like Hancock, is between two parallel ranges of the Green Mountains. It has fine mountain scenery and good opportunities for the sportsman. The road from Gran- ville, following White River along its course, is one of the pleasantest drives to be enjoyed anywhere. Bridpokt, on Lake Champlain, is a rich farming tcnvn. On the opposite shore of the Lake is Crown Point, with its wealtii of historic association. The Lake with its opportunities for fishing, boating or bathing, and " Grand View Mountain," are atttactions to this locality. CoRNW.ALL is east of Hridport, and exclusively a farming town. Its citizens are seeking for no better business than to till its fertile soil. Visitors here will find a quiet locality, near many points of interest, and among excellent people. S.ALisBURY lies east of Cornwall and at the base, and extends on to the range of Mountains. It is known to the tourist by reason of Lake Dunmore, a lake which, in historic interest and beauty of location and surroundings, has become a favorite re- sort in the summer months, and the two large hotels on its shore are filled each season, and many persons camp along its shore. HI-: X X I X ( ■. T( ) X C( ) r X t v . Aklinc.ton. — This town borders on the State of New \'ork on the west, is located in the (ireen Mountains, with a wealth of beautiful mountain scenery. The Battenkill River pas.ses through the town, and this and smaller streams afford excellent 28 trout fishing. The location is one free from malaria or mos- quitos ; is very accessible ; sixteen miles from Bennington ; eight miles from Manchester. Bennington. — Few towns in Vermont possess greater inter- est for the people of the State than Bennington. The beauty of the town itself, its beautiful surroundings and its important place in the history of the State, all combine to give it an in- terest. From the top of Bennington Monument is one of the grandest views to be seen anywhere. The appearance of the town testifies to the thrift of the inhabitants. Some of the largest manufacturing establishments of the State are located here, and they have brought considerable wealth to the town. It is easily reached by rail from all the cities of New York and New England. Dorset. — This is one of the prosperous farming towns of Vermont, having a combination of valleys and mountain. It was at a meeting of the Green Mountain Boys in this town that it was first decided that there should be an independent " State of Vermont." The town is rich in localities of historic interest. The " Kent Tavern " and " Ethan Allen Spring " are pointed out, and the march of the Green Mountain Boys often led them through this town. Manchester is one of the Mountain towns of Vermont, and has been an important center for the tourist for years. It is easily accessible on the B. & R. Railroad, and is rich in its grand mountain scenery, excellent fishing, good roads and moun- tain air. It is also well provided with accommodations for sum- mer travel, and possesses all the requirements of a summer re- sort. Rupert. — This town is located on the western border of the State, is an excellent farming town, and has both mountain and lowland. It is on the Delaware & Hudson Railroad, and easily accessible, especially from Eastern and Southern New York and Western Massachusetts. There are numerous streams that afford good fishing, and the tourist will find here quiet and restful surroundings, with fine opportunities for enjoyment. Other important resorts join Rupert at Pawlet, Dorset and Manchester. An item of historic interest in connection with the town, is that the coins used in early days were made here. 29 PowxAL is the southwest corner town of Vermont ; has fine mountains and beautiful walleys ; is accessible to all Southern New I'^igland and New York ; is located on the i^'itchburg Railroad. Few towns have so good railroad facilities. The Hoosic River passes through this town. Readsboro. — The trip to Readsboro over the Narrow Gauge Railroad from Moosic Tunnel, along the winding course of the Deerfield River, is an event not to be forgotten, and the grand, picturesque scenery of this trip has nothing similar to it in Vermont. There is barely room for the railroad between the river and the mountains, which rise almost perpendicular on either side, and have an altitude of from 2,000 to 3,000 feet. The village of Sherman and the enterprising manufacturing center known as Readsboro City are in the town, and are sta- tions on the Narrow Gauge Railroad. This locality has moun- tains and rivers, grand scenery, and very many of the natural attractions. Stamford. — A large proportion of this town is mountainous. A richj fertile valley extends northward from North Adams, Mass. — which is the railroad station and business center of the locality — nearly through the town. There is excellent fishing in the numerous mountain streams, fine drives, interesting scenery, and Paradise Mouse has a deserved reputation for its excellent table, and has been a favored resort for its " Trout Dinners" for people from neighboring towns. CALEDONIA COUNTY. St. JoHXsr.LRV.- — Hepvvorth Dixon's " Model Village of the World." " Have you ever been to St. Johnsbury, in Vermont ? No ! Then you should see St. Johnsbury, in Vermont. What is St. Johnsbury ? Sir, St. Johnsbury is a workingman's paradise. — [Hepworth Dixon, in " White Conquest." This town, which the noted P^nglish traveler, Mr. Dixon, was so delighted with, is situated in northeastern Vermont, eight 30 miles from the Connecticut River and about fifty miles from the Canadian line. No other town in Vermont has better rail- road facilities. Mails arrive three times a day from Boston and New York and all points west. There is free delivery in the village limits, and a good telegraph and telephone service. St. Johnsbury is only about twenty-five miles from the lead- ing White Mountain resorts, and has long been a favorite stop- ping place for tourists en route to the White Mountains, Lake Champlain or the Maine beaches. Its drives are among the most charming in all Vermont. The roads are in good condi- tion. Beautiful views of the White Mountains, the mountains of Willoughby Lake and the Green Mountains, can be obtained within the limits of the town, while the drives over the hills surrounding the place furnish ever-changing vistas of mountain, valley and river scenery. Sportsmen will find plenty of good fishing in the immediate vicinity, the lakes and streams having been recently stocked with trout. St. Johnsbury has ten churches, and is a leading religious and educational center. Its Athenaeum, containing 12,000 ele- gantly-bound and wisely-selected volumes, is not only the pride of the town, but, together with its valuable Art Gallery, is the pride of the whole State! In the Art Gallery are the gems of American artists, copies from the Old Masters, and one of Bierstadt's Yosemite Views, whose original cost was $30,000. The Fairbanks Museum of Natural Science is one of the finest buildings in Vermont. It contains one of the largest collections of birds in America, besides large and valuable collections of minerals, shells, rare war relics, and thousands of choice curios from all parts of the globe. Daxville. — This is one of the largest and best farming- towns in Vermont, with an elevation of nearly or quite 2,000 feet. It possesses a wonderfully productive soil, that has made its citizens prosperous and contented. It possesses the rare air of the high altitude, without the rugged, hard roads which usually lead to it. It has fine roads, plenty of good fishing, and its high altitude assures one of beautiful and distant views of both the White and Green Mountains. Peacham. — Bleak mountain side and sunny nook; frowning- precipice and gentle, smiling meadow; dashing, glistening brook and woody glen; fertile farm and thrifty farmhouse, all mingle and blend in the scenery of this countr)' town. Peacham is one of those oUl hill towns, (2,000 feet abo\'c tiic sea), settled in the early history of Vermont; its surface rugged and broken, but its soil productive, all combinding to make scenery inisurpassed in beaut)- and re[)()se ; an ideal place in which to rest and recuperate, with no lack of opportunity for exercise and entertainment. The most elevated of Peacham's mountains is Mount Flint, to whose summit a road has beed built upon which an observatory has been constructed, reaching well abo\-e the surrounding forest. Baknet. — Located east of Peacham on the Connecticut Ri\-er, is the thrifty town of Barnet. The Boston & Maine Railroad passes along the entire eastern boundary of the town, and there are several villages and four railroad stations in the town. The eastern portion of the town, along the Connecticut River, is low and level and back from the river the land rises into a succes- sion of hills. The famous Jersey Cow, "Oueen of Barnet," had her home here. The roads afford fine dri\ing and the lake and streams excellent fishing. Walden is one of the smaller towns of the State in popula- tion. It has many good farms, and its high altitude, 2,000 feet, makes it a desirable location during the heat of the summer months. It is located on the St Johnsbury & Lake Champlain Railroad, and is easily reached, and only about 10 miles from St. Johnsbury. Hardwick has two villages, Hardwick and Ivist Mardwick. It is a rich farming town, and considerable business has been done in recent years in quarrying granite. Large quarries have been opened in Hardwick and Woodbui)-, and it is expected that a railroad soon to be built will largely extend this work. The people of Hardwick are enterprising and progressive, and it has its full share of n;ituial attiactions f oi- the summer tourist. 32 CHITTENDEN COUNTY. Burlington. — The " Queen City of Vermont " has had its beauties and attractions so often sung by poet, and described i;i poetic prose, that there seems little necessity for attempt- ing any extended mention here. It is one of the beautiful cities of the world, and citizens of the State all take a just pride in its progress, and unite with the residents of the city in their hopes for a larger future. Burlington is not a large city, though the largest of any in Vermont. Its population is about 16,000. It is an important manufacturing point, its transporta- tion facilities having helped to make it so. About seven million dollars ($7,000,000) are invested in its various manufacturing enterprises, which employ about 4,000 persons, and pay them about $2,000,000 annually. It is an important trade center and has important wholesale houses. The University of Ver- mont, with its group of College Buildings, is located here, and add much to the beauty of the City. Over a million dollars is invested in various charities, which go to relieve human suffer- ing and to aid the unfortunate. These charities have been endowed by former citizens of Burlington, and are a magnificent monument to their good judgment and benevolence. The excellent streets afford the finest opportunities for driving, and the view from College Hill of the Green Mountains, the Adirondacks, Lake Champlain, and the Valley north and south along the lake, all unite to complete one of the finest and most extensive views to be had anywhere. Burlington is well provided with hotels, the Van Ness and the Burlington being the largest, and many of its homes are open to receive guest during the summer months. Essex is an important railroad center, being the junction point of the Central Vermont, Burlington & Lamoille and B. & R. Roads. The surface of the town is quite level, and it forms a portion of both the Champlain and Winooski Valleys. It has two small villages, and is one of the most accessible towns by railroad from all points of any in the State. It has smooth, level roads, and the Green Mountains are in full view on the east and the Adirondacks on the west. Fort Ethan Allen is only about two miles from the Junction, Burlington eight miles, and Mt. Mansfield is easily reached from this point. UNnEKHii.L. on the Hiirlini;ti)n «S: Lamoille Railroad, is a farming- town lyinj;- at the base, and a portion of it extending to the summit of Mt. Mansfield. It has a thriving; village and comfortable farm homes. There is opportunit)' for fine trout fishing near b)'. and the scenery combines both mountain and valley. Milton. — This town has become noted as a favorite location for Summer Camps along the Lake Shore, and Watson's, Mar- tin's and Ritche's Camps have become widely known. Cottages are rented at low rates, and parties can have board, if preferred. Excellent boats for sailing or rowing can be had, and there are also steam yachts that can be secured. The surface of the town is usually quite level. Cobble and Rattlesnake Hills are the highest points, each being five or six hundred feet above the Lake. Fine views are had from their summits. Richmond. — This town has two villages — Richmond and Jonesville — and is located on the Central Vermont Railroad, in the Winooski Valley. Its broad meadows and rich farming land has placed it among the leading dairy towns of the State. The Winooski Ri\-er, which passes the entire length of the town, and its several branches in the town, afford fine opportunities for fishing, and the mountains of Duxbury and Bolton give plenty of mountain scenery and opportunities for hunting. ESSEX COUNTY. C.\NA.\N. — This is the northeast corner town of Vermont, and the center of a large lumbering interest. It is located near the source of the Connecticut River, and numerous lakes abounding in fish are near by. Back from the Connecticut River i.^' a large forest region, and game, both large and small, is quite plentiful. The Railroad Station is West Stewartstown, N. H., on the eastern side of the Connecticut River. LuNENr.LKC/ii is one of the highest towns in the State, hav- ing an average elevation of about 2,000 feet ; fine views of White and Franconia Mountains, and is claimed to be free from 3 ^ ■ .>~^|^?^3p?^£;^ — _, /-/«^ ^.,^-^ ^' ]|YpiA FARM... V Oil which are the Residence, Loi;' Cottage and Dock, shown on ojjposite paj^e, is situated two miles south of I>urHn<;ton, on the Lake shore, anil has some of the most cliarmiui^- attraclions lor the tourist to l)e found on :::::: LAKE CHAMPLAIN. /^ The shore front desii^nated '"Camp Prcaiii- laud,^^ is al)out one-half mile loui;', is heavily wooded, has a good beach, extensive dock and a safe anchorage for all lake craft. Roads ha\'e been laid out and pure si)ring water brought in mains by gra\-it\- to the whole front. : : : . Building sites or cottages are for sale or to lease for a term of years at this camp. : : : vSend for handsomel\- illustrated booklet des- cribing F"arm and Camp. :::::::: J. S. PIERSON. Proprietor, BURLINGTON. VERMONT. •^ - li?)) 36 fogs or mosquitos. The opportunities for hunting and fishing are abundant, and the scenery, covering mountains, rivers and valleys, is full of interest. Island Pond. — This is a village in the town of Brighton and has the largest population of any town or village in Essex County. Large lumber interests center here. It is on the Grand Trunk Railroad, having good transportation facilities. The Nulhegan River passes through the town, and there are numerous other streams in the town which emj)ty into it which are well supplied with trout. There is a great extent of wilder- ness in this section within easy distance, where game is plenti- ful. Arrangements are made by the hotels to accommodate upwards of lOO guests. FRANKLIN COUNTY. St. Albans, located on Lake Champlain, is one of the larg- est and most progressive towns in the State. It has a popula- tion of about 8,000. The shops and offices of the Central Ver- mont Railroad are located here. It is the largest port of entry in the State, and the headquarters of the Franklin County Creamery Association, which is said to be the largest creamery in the world. This creamery operates sixty separator stations scattered through the towns of Franklin and other Counties. The milk from over 15,000 cows was delivered to this cream- ery last season. The village and town possess magnificent scenery. Of it the Rev. Henry Ward Beecher said : "'The picturesque scenery of New England reaches a climax at St Albans, a place in the midst of greater variety of scenic beauty than any other that I remember in America." The village has fine business blocks and residences, and all the modern con- veniences of light and water. Excellent fishing in the Lake or at St. Albans Bay. The hotels and homes have accommoda- tions for about 500 guests, and are among the best in the State. SwANTON is north of St. Albans and one of the lake towns, possessing great interest to the fisherman; its numerous bays 38 and points of land extending into the lake add to the interest of the locality and afford opportunities for both fishing and duck shooting. The town has several villages and four railroad stations ; is quite important for its mannfactures, which are numerous. Marble is quarried here to some extent. The main village of the town is provided with an excellent system of electric lights. HiGHGATE lies north of Swanton and borders on Canada. It is a favorite resort for tourist, and especially for camping parties. Camp Randolph, at Highgate Springs, is well known as a resort. The medicinal qualities of the water from High- gate Springs is prized highly by many and brings many persons to the locality each season. The fishing in this town is equal to any along the Lake and the scenery is picturesque. Sheldon is located on the Missisquoi branch of the Central Vermont Railroad. At Sheldon Springs is a commodious sum- mer hotel. Congress Hall. The waters from the springs at this point have attained a wide reputation for their curative qual- ities in skin diseases. The scenery at this point is of interest, and the railroad facilities among the best, as the junction of the Missisquoi and St. Johnsbury & Lake Champlain Roads is in this town. Berkshire is located on the Canadian border north-east of Sheldon. It is a farming town having two small pretty villages, and is on the Missisquoi Railroad. Montgomery is largely in the mountains and has numerous water courses, along which are the mills which manufacture the lumber of this section. To the sportsman, or the person wish- ing to be in or near the mountains, Montgomery has its full share of attractions. GRAND ISLE COUNTY. What applies to one section of this County so nearly is true of all, that it would be largely a repetition to go into the details of each of the towns comprising this County. If any one spot in Vermont is more especially fitted to provide for the pleasure 40 and recreation of busy people, I believe it is on the islands com- prising this Count)'. For mountain scenery, there is the range of the Green Mountains, some thirty miles away to the east, and the Adirondacks, much nearer, to the west. Lake Cham- plain with all its beauties, of which no lake can claim more, is on every side. Roads so hard, smooth and level that no McAdam system would improve them, take one from one extremity of this County to the other. It is a paradise for wheelmen, and the bicyclist may ride from Alburgh to Burlington, about fifty miles, without dismounting. For fishing, nothing can be asked for in the matter of lake fishing, that cannot be supplied — pro- vided, always, that the demands are reasonable. Here is a grand opportunity for boating, and no lack of room. The railroad crosses the County at Alburgh, and a line of lake steamers make daily trips here ; or the islands can be reached with a team from Milton, over the Sand Bar Bridge. Often the sportsman can vary his enjoyment by a day spent in shooting wild ducks. During the summer months these islands are dotted with the tents of camping parties who find this a favorite resort. Choice bits of shore are being purchased by men of wealth, for the purpose of establishing permanent sum- mer homes. If all other places in Vermont have been tried by the critical tourist and found wanting in some particular, we ask them not to render judgment until some time has been passed on these beautiful islands. LAMOILLE COUNTY. Hyde Park is the shire town and geographical center of the picturesque County of Lamoille, and one of the most healthful and attractive places in Vermont. The village is located more than one hundred feet above the sparkling Lamoille River, and eighty feet above the railroad. The high and dry altitude of the village, the absence of mud, marshes and fog, the bracing air and pure water of the place, furnish the best possible condi- tions for health. The township has, nestling in quiet beauty among its many hills, thirteen natural lakes and ponds, which, with the fair Lamoille, Gihon and Green Rivers, afford rare sport for the fisherman. From the observatory of the fine new hotel built here, the " Phoenix," can be had an extensive view of the grand Amphitheatre, of which this valley is the center, extending from Jay Peak to Camel's Hump. With all the beauty of location is found an enterprising, intelligent and pro- gressive citizenship, and visitors will meet everywhere with open-handed Lamoille hospitality. MoRKiSTOWN — of which Morrisville is the village and busi- ness center — is another of the Lamoille Valley towns, lying south of Hyde Park, of which the general character of the town and people are very similar to its near neighbor. Morris- ville is quite largely engaged in manufacturing ; has one of the finest training stables for horses in the country ; has recently put in electric lights and an excellent water supply, and is, as it has been in the past, up to dale in whatever tends to progress and improvement. The scenery of this town is grand and beautiful, and tourists have in the past found it a favorite re- sort. A large hotel to accommodate the increasing number that comes here is in contemplation. Johnson is east of Hyde Park in the range of the Green Mountains. It has some manufacturing, and an abundance of the natural attractions of mountain, river and field. A good place to rest and refresh one's self. Stowe. — This town has been widely known as the most ac- cessible point from which to make the trip to Mansfield Moun- tain. It is a thriving country village, ten miles from the rail- road at Waterbury, and eight miles from Morrisville. Lying at the base of Mt. Mansfield, it does not need to be said that its mountain scenery is grand, and looking to the southward can be seen Camel's Hump. Numerous small manufactures are carried on here, and everybody seems busy and contented. The hotel at the village, and also upon the summit of the Moun- tain, will give guests every possible attention and comfort. 43 ORAXCUv COl'XTV. Bkadi-'okp. — This town is on the Connecticut River, an.l its- surface is low and quite level in the eastern part and rises into a succession of hills back from the river. It is a good farming town, and the village of Bradford, about one mile from the rail- road station, is pleasantly situated, and fine views of the hills and mountains are seen from it. Bradford has fine drives in all directions, and is only five miles from Lake Morey, and a day's drive from Mt. Washington. North of Bradford is Newbury, a town having a high record as a farming town, and several villages, the largest of which is Wells River, the junc- tion of several railroads. The broad, fertile meadows of this town have brought to it an unusual degree of prosperity, and its fine farms and farm homes are a matter of pride to all. It has long been a favored spot for the tourist who desires pleas- ant surroundings, and rest and quiet among a hospitable people. Fairlee lies south of Bradford, on the Connecticut River, and has much the same character of scenery. Lake Morey in this town has become a favorite resort during the summer, and hotels are provided that are under good management. This lake is one of the beautiful inland bodies of water, about 2Y0, miles long. It has become somewhat historic, from the fact that Captain Morey here used the first steamboat of which any record can be found. Washington is one (>f the distinctively farming towns of the State. Most of the surface is hilly and the scenery varied and interesting. There are hard, smooth roads, excellent fishing for trout in its numerous brooks, and a quiet country village in the town. One who goes to Washington will have a quiet re- treat, be among good people, and have the best of care. WiLLiAMSTOWN Hcs cast of Washington, and is the present terminus of the Montpelier and White River Branch of the Central Vermont Railroad. The leading interest of the town is farming, but within a few years a large business has grown up in quarrying and working granite. Williamst!)wn is a grow- ing and busy town. Its surface is largely hilly, and there is am- ple opportunity here for all the enjoyments and rest of country life. 45 Brookfikld joins Willianistowii on the south, and few of the smaller towns of the State have been more kindly appreci- ated by the SLimnier tourist. Near the center of the town is a beautiful body of water known as Colt's Pond, and near by are six other ponds, all of which are well stocked with fish of dif- ferent varieties. A feature of this town is its Library, which is one of the oldest in the State, and it has had a great influ- ence upon the peo|ile. A feature of interest to the tourist is the almost entire absence of mists or fogs — its high altitude giving a clear, dry air. Good boats can be had for rowing or fishing. In the past, the tourist here has been entertained almost exclusively among the farmers. Bk.aixtree has hills, valleys and mountains, and numberless mountain brooks, in whose clear water is a good supply of the speckled trout. At the Center of this town the land rises to an altitude of about 2,000 feet, and from the summit of " Brain- tree Hill " is an extended view in all directions. Ascutney in the south, the Green Mountains on the west, and White Moun- tains on the east, bounds this view. From the Center the land slopes on the west to the valley of a branch of White River, and on the east to Ayer's Brook. The extreme west and southern portions of the town extend on to the range of the Green Mountains. Along the valleys the roads are hard and smooth, and are a pleasure either for riding or for the wheelman. R.^NDOLPH is one of the enterprising towns of Vermont. It has five villages and postoffices. It is one of the best farming- towns. It has few acres of land unsuited to cultivation. Its two largest villages are Randolph Center, located near the cen- ter of the town, having an elevation of about 1,500 feet. The State Normal School is located here, and it is a quiet, pretty village, and a favorite resort for tourists. The " Maplewood," the summer hotel at this place, a portion of which was destroved by fire two years ago, has never been able to accommodate all who wished to come. West Randolph, located on the Central Vermont Railroad and a branch of White River, is one of the prettiest and busiest villages in the State. It has fine resi- dences and business blocks, and has various manufactures. It has steadily increased its business and population each year. 47 Several fine summer residences have been built here by city people. Chelsea is the shire town ot Orange County, and located on a branch of the White River. The town is largely devoted to farming', and the surface, away from the course of the river, is generally broken ami hilly. It has fine drives, good trout fish- ing and excellent people. TuNBRiDGE is south of Chclsca, and similarly located. It has springs that ha\e become somewhat noted for their medici- nal qualities. Strafford lies east of Tunbridge, and it has a pretty coun- try village, which is the home of the venerable Senator Morrill. Copper mining has been carried on here in the past, but its present business is farming and a few small manufactures. It is high in altitude, has fine views of the mountains, good air, fine fishing, and good roads for driving. ORLEANS COUNTY. Newport. — The natural advantages of location have made Newport one ot the favored resorts for summer travel. With Lake Memphremagog on its eastern boundary it offers all the attractions of this beautiful body of water, its scenic beauties, its fine boating, bathing and fishing. It is surrounded by a line country, having smooth hard roads for driving ; has fine Railroad facilities, being the junction of the l^oston & Maine and Canadian Pacific Lines, and is within eas)' distance of many points of interest of both mountain and lake. It is the center •of a large lumber trade, and is one of Vermont's enterprising towns. Barton is on the Boston & Maine Railroad, and has three villages and several manufacturing establishments. 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S: 5: i. :S :? <'. o = = c c c 5 5 « LIST OF FARMS FOR SALE. ADDISON COUNTY. GRANVILLE. — Farm of 200 acres; 40 acres mowing and tillage, 80 acres pasture. 80 woodland. Well fenced with wail, board and pole fences. House, 30x40, in very good repair, 7 rooms, and good wood slied. Barn in good repair, with cellar. About 40 fruit trees; 400 trees in sugar orchard. Running water from spring. Crops best adapted, oats and potatoes. Dis- tance from R. R. station, 7 miles ; P. O., i mile ; school, l mile. Price, $1,300 ; one half to be paid down. Address, GEO. R. THOMAS, Monkton Ridge, V^ermont. RIPTOX. — Farm of 100 acres; 25 mowing and tillage, 10 pasture, 65 woodland. Fences in poor condition. House in fair condition, 24x30, 8 rooms. Barn, 30x40. Farm has been unoccupied 2 years. .Sixiy truit trees ; 150 trees in sugar orchard. Water obtained from brook. Crops best adapt- ed, grass, potatoes, grain. R. R. station, Brandon, 12 miles; P. O., if miles ; school i-|- miles. Price, $650; Cash, $200; interest, 6 per cent. Address, GEO. H. CLARK, Rochester, X'ermont. RIPTON. — Farm of 100 acres ; 50 in mowing and tillage, 25 acres in pasture, 25 in woodland. Poorly fenced. House. 24x26, with six rooms. Barn, 30x40. Buildings have been unoccupied i year. Water obtained from spring. Crops best adapted, corn, oats, potatoes. Distance from R. R. station. 7 miles; P. O., 2^ miles; school i mile. Price, $500; amount at sale, $150; interest on balance, 6 per cent. Address, THAD. M. CHAPMAN, Middlebury, Vermont. RIPTON. — Farm of 150 acres ; 40 acres in mowing and tillage, 30 acres in pasture, 80 in woodland. No fences. House of six rooms, in poor con- dition. Barn, 26x60. Buildings have been unoccupied four years. Run- ning water at house and barn. Crops best adapted, corn, oats, potatoes. R. R. station, 12 miles ; P. O., 3^ miles; school, i mile. Price, $1,000; amount to be paid down, $200; interest on balance, 6 per cent. Address, THAD. M. CHAPMAN, iMiddleburv, Vermont. 8i RIPTON. — Farm of 1 50 acres ; 20 acres mowing and tillage, 30 pasture, 100 woodland. Fences poor. House, 24x50, 12 rooms. liarrt, 24x48; good horse barn, hen house and sheds. Buildings have been unoccupied 15 years. Water obtained from never failing springs. Crops best adapted, wheat, potatoes, oats. R. R. station, Middlebury, 12 miles; P. O., 3 miles; school, r mile. Price, $1,000; amount to be paid down, $300; interest, 6 per cent. Address, THAI). M. CHAPMAN, Middlebury, \'crmont. SALISBURY. — ^Farm of 100 acres; 70 mowing and tillage, 30 woodland. Fenced with wall and board fence. House in fair repair, 6 rooms. P>arn, 30x40; shed, 16x36. Buildings have been unoccupied one year. Some fruit trees ; 275 trees in sugar orchard. Water obtained from pump at house ; from brook at barn. All kinds of crops can be raised. R. R. station, Brandon, 6 miles; P. O., ij miles; school, ^ mile. Price, S800 ; cash, S400 ; interest, 6 per cent. Addre-ss, E. C. PIERCE, East Middleburv, Vermont. BENNINGTON COUNTY. GLASTENBURY. — Farm of 60 acres; 30 acres of mowing and tillage, 15 pasture, 15 woodland. Fences are in good condition. House, 16x24, f rooms. No barns. Buildings have been unoccupied 3 years. A few fruit trees; about 400 trees in sugar orchard. Water obtained from spring. Crops best adapted, corn, oats, potatoes, etc. Distance from R. R. station. North Shaftsbury, 3 miles ; P. O., 3 miles ; school, 60 rods. Price. S600: amount to be paid down, $300; interest on balance, 6 per cent. Address, W. 15. ARNOLD, Bennington, Yermont. LANDGROVE. — Farm of 180 acres ; 100 acres mowing and tillage, bal- ance in pasture and woodland. The woodland is within i mile of steam mill, with lumber enough on it to pay for it. Fenced mostly with stone wall. House, 30x36, 6 rooms. Barns 18x40 and 36x40. Buildings unoccupied 6 months. Forty fruit trees. Any kind of crops can be raised. Water ob- tained from well at house, spring at barn. R. R. station, 7 miles; 1'. O., 2^ miles ; school, f mile. Price, S[,2oo; cash, S200 ; interest, 6 per cent. Addre.ss, ALONZO H. DRURY, Weston, \'ermont. PERL'. — Farm of 90 acres ; 12 acres in mowing and tillage. 40 pasture, 38 woodland. Fenced with stone wall and brush fence. House. 26x30, 9 rooms. Barn, 36x46. Buildings have been unoccupied ro months. Fifty 82 fruit trees; 600 trees in sugar orchard. Water obtained from well. Crops best adapted, potatoes, corn, oats, etc. R. R. station, 9 miles ; P. O., 4 miles ; school, ^ mile. Price, $600 ;" amount to be paid down, $200 ; interest on balance, 6 per cent. Address, H. & H. STONE, Peru, Vermont. LANUGROVE.- — Farm of 65 acres ; 20 acres mowing and tillage, 30 pas- ture, 15 woodland. Fenced with stone wall and pole fence, good. House, fair size, but not in good repair, 7 rooms. Barn 30x40 ; shed 15x25; need repairing. Buildings unoccupied about 10 years. About 40 fruit trees; 200 trees in sugar orchard. Water obtained from well at house and barn. Crops raised, oats and potatoes. R. R. station, South Londonderry, 6 miles; P. O., I mile; school, i mile. Price, $400 ; amount to be paid down, $100 ; interest after second year, 6 percent. Address, A. B. BLXBY, Poultney, Vermont. PERU. — Farm of 140 acres ; 60 acres mowing and tillage, 80 pasture and woodland. Fenced with stone wall and brush fence. Small house of 6 rooms; needs repairing. Barns 33x50, with basement ; barn, 30x32 ; horse barn, 26x48, with basement ; good corn barn and sugar house. Buildings have been unoccupied three years. Two hundred apple trees, mostly grafted fruit; 15 pear trees ; about 1,200 trees in sugar orchard. Running water at house and barn. All kinds of crops can be raised. R R. station, 7 miles ; P. O., 2^ miles ; school, | mile. Price, $1 ,000 ; amount to be paid down, $400 ; interest on balance, 6 per cent. Address, R. L & E. M. BATCHELDER, Peru, Vermont. PERU. — Farm of 75 acres; 30 acres in mowing and tillage, 25 acres in pasture, 20 in woodland. Fenced with stone wall and board fence in fair condition. House, medium size, of 8 rooms. Barns, 30x25, 20x20. Build- ings have been unoccupied one year. About 25 fruit trees ; 300 trees in sugar orchard. Running water. Crops best adapted, hay and grains. . R. R. sta- tion. South Londonderry, 6 miles; P. O., 2 miles; school, ^ mile. Price, $600 ; amount to be paid down, $500; interest on balance, 6 per cent. Address, W. H. BURROUGHS, Manchester Depot, Vermont. LANDGROVE. — Farm of 100 acres ; 25 mowing and tillage, 35 pasture, 40 woodland. Fenced with stone wall and brush fence. House, 40x28, in good repair, 5 rooms. Barns. 30x40 and 36x16, and corn barn, all new. 83 Buildings have been unoccupied 3 years. I'orty fruit trees ; 300 trees in sugar orchard. Water obtained from puniij. Crops best adapted to this locality, hay, corn, barley, oats, potatoes. R. R. station, 5 miles; P. O., ri miles; school, i\ miles. Price, $600; cash at sale, $250; interest, 6 per cent. Address, ALFRED CHILDS, Landgrove, Vermont. PERU. — Farm of 100 acres; 40 acres in mowing and tillage, 40 acres in pasture, 20 in woodland. Well fenced; mostly wall fences. House, i-l story, 9 rooms, in good repair. Barns, 30x40, 20x30 ; horse barn, 30x18; shed, 3o.\i8. Jkiildings have been unoccupied 5 months. About 60 fruit trees; 300 trees in sugar orchard. Water from never-failing spring running at both house and barn. Crops best adapted, corn, potatoes, oats, etc. R. R. station. South Londonderry, 5 miles; 1*. ()., i mile; school, ^ mile. Price, $600; amount to be paid down, $too; interest on balance, 6 per cent. Address, JOHN RUSSELL, Peru, Vermont. RE.VDSBORO. — Farm of about 600 acres ; 150 in mowing and tillage, the remainder in pasture and woodland. Fences partly good. House, i:^ story, 6 rooms, in fair repair. Barn, 30.\'4o feet. Large number of fruit trees ; 3,000 or more trees in sugar orchard. Running water from good spring. Crops best adapted, corn, potatoes, oats, etc. Distance from R. R. station, 2 miles; P. O., i mile ; school, ^ mile. Will sell in lots, from $10 to $50 per acre. If not all paid down, interest on balance, 6 per cent. Address, FAXON L. I'.ROWN, Readsboro, \'ermont. READSBORO. — Farm of 100 acres; 30 acres in mowing and tillage, 35 acres in pasture, 35 in woodland. Well fenced with wire fence and stone wall. House, 28x30, in good repair, 9 rooms. Barn, 30x40 ; carriage house and horse barn. 24x36. About 75 grafted fruit trees; a large number of small trees in sugar orchard. Water obtained from well at house. Running water at barn. Croj^s best adapted, small grains, potatoes and corn. R. R. station, Readsboro. 2^ miles; 1'. O., 2 miles; school, j| mile. Price, $1,000; amount to be ])aid down. ^ of it; interest on balance. 5 per cent. Address. EMERSO.X W. BLANCHARD, Readsboro. \'ermont. CALEDONIAiN COUNTY. Knarn, 26x36. Ikiildinys have been unoccupied 4 years. About 75 fruit trees; 200 trees in sugar orchard. Water obtained from springs. Crops raised, corn, oats, wheat potatoes. Kaih'oad station, Sharon, 12 miles; V. O., 4 miles; school nearby. Price, 5300 ; cash at sale, $100 ; interest, 6 per cent. Address, JOllX I'RESTON, Strafford, \'ermont. STRAFFORD. — Farm of 145 acres ; about 35 acres in mowing and tillage, 85 pasture, remainder woodland. Fenced with board, wall and pole fence Barn and shed 15x30. No house. Not many fruit trees; from 300 to 500 trees in sugar orchard. Running water at barn. Crops raised, wheat and all Vermont crops. Railroad station, Sharon, 6 miles; P.O., i.\ miles, school, i| mile. Price, $300; cash at sale, one-half or whole ; interest on balance, 6 per cent. Address, S. F. FRARY, South Straftbrd, Vermont. \ERSiiIRl'. — I'arm of 20 acres; 8 acres mowing and tillage, 5 pasture, remainder woodland. Fenced with stone wall, wire and pole ferfces. House 20x32, 10 rooms. Barn, 26x30 ; shed 16x24. Buildings have been unoccu- pied 4 years. About 50 fruit trees; 100 trees in sugar orchard. Water from spring near by. Crops best adapted, wheat, oats, corn potatoes. Railroad station, y miles, Ely ; P. O., 2^ miles; school, i mile. Price, $300; cash at sale, $100; interest, 6 per cent. Address, E. P. GEORGE, West Fairlee, Vermont. VERSiilRIC. — Farm of about 70 acres; 20 acres mowing and tillage. 35 pasture, about 10 woodland. Fences poor. House 20x30, 2 stories; i story L, 12 rooms. Fair sized barns. Buildings have been unoccupied 4 years. About 20 fruit trees. Crops best adapted, potatoes, corn, wheat oats. Rail- road station, Ely, 10 miles ; P. O., 2 miles ; school, ]- mile. Price, S500 ; cash at .sale, Sioo; interest, 6 per cent. Address, E. P. GEORGE, West Fairlee, Vermont. VERS HI RE. — Farm of about 50 acres ; 20 acres mowing and tillage, 15 pasture, remainder woodland. Fenced with stone wall, boards, wire and pole. House, 24x32, 12 rooms. Barn, 20x30; stable, 16x24. Buildings have been unoccupied about two years. About 50 fruit trees. Water ob- tained from spring. Crops rai.sed, wheat, oats corn, potatoes. Railroad station, Ely, 8.^ miles. P. O., 2 miles; school, -;{- mile. Price, $600 ; "cash, $200; interest, 6 percent. Addre.ss, E. P. GEORGE, West Fairlee, Vermont. 92 VERSHIKE. — Farm 298 acres; 60 acres mowing and tillage, 60 pasture, 178 wooGJand. Well fenced, partly with stone wall House, 30x40, needs repairing. 7 rooms. Barns, 36.\44 and 30.X40 ; sheds 60x24. 40x22 and 36X- 18. Buildings have been unoccupied 18 months. Plenty ot apple trees; 2,000 trees in sugar orchard. Water from spring. Crops raised, grass, oats, potatoes, corn and wheat. Railroad station, Sharon, 12 miles; P.O., 3 miles; school, 2 miles. Price, $800; cash, )?4oo ; interest, 6 per cent. Address, W. F. HARDING, Copperfield, \'ermont. VERSHH^E. — Farm of 200 acres : 50 acres mowing and tillage, 50 pas- ture, 100 woodland. Fences poor. House 24x28, needs repairing, 4 rooms. Barn, 36x30. with good cellar. Buildings have been unoccupied 2 years. Plenty of apples. Fou' hundred trees in sugar orchard. Water from spring. Crops raised, corn, wheat, potatoes, oats, barley. Railroad station, .Sharon, 12 miles; P. O., 3^ miles: school, 2^ miles. Price, $500; cash, $250, interest, 6 per cent. Address, W. F. HARDENG, Coppertield, \"ermont. ORLEANS COUNTY. HOLEAND. — Farm of iio acres; 30 acres mowing and tillage, 25 pasture, 45 woodland. Fenced with cedar rails and good fences. House, 28x26; E and shed, 35x20, in very good repair, 6 rooms. Two barns, 30x40, in good repair. Eight hundred trees in sugar orchard a good sugar house. Run- ning water at barn, spring at house. A good hay and grain producing farm. Railroad station, 4 miles; P. O., ^ mile; school, ^ mile. Price, $2,000; cash at sale, $1,200; interest, 6 per cent. Address, A. G. BUGGBE. Derby Line, Vermont. MORGAN. — 260 acres, suitably divided into tillage, pasturing and wood- land. Fences in good repair. A model farm house with E, built about 10 years ago. Two barns 30x40, with basement. Running water at house and barns. ''Has a good sugar orchard. Railroad station, Island Pond, 8 miles; P. O., ih miles; school, i^ miles. Price," $2, 750; cash, 1,000; balance on mortgage at 6 per cent. Address, J.A.GRAY, Morgan Center, \"ermont. MORGAN.— Farm of 325 acres; 25 acres in mowing and tillage, balance woodlot and sugar orchard. Pure spring water. No buildings. Railroad station, 8 miles ; P. O., i mile. Price, $1,650; cash, $500; balance on mortgage at 6 per cent. Address, J. A. GRAY, Morgan Center, Vermont. 93 MOi^CAN. — Farm of 135 acres, e(|ually divicleil into tilla,<;e. mo\viiiarns, 30x36. 30x30. 30x40 ; shed. 16x24. Piuildings have been unoccupied a few months. Good fruit 98 orchard ; 300 trees in sugar orchard. Running water at house and barn. All kinds of crops can be raised. R. R. station, 9 miles; P. O., 2^ miles; school, close by. Price, ?.i,200; cash, $600; interest, 6 per cent. Address, V. A. WILBUR, Grafton, Vermont. GUILFORD. — Farm of 300 acres ; 40 mowing and tillage, 230 pasture, 30 woodland. Fenced with stone wall, wire and rail fence, in good repair. House, 20x42 ; L, 25x32 , both two story, in good repair, 13 rooms. Barns, 44x60,25x64; sheds, 13x50 and 12x24. One hundred fruit trees; 300 trees in sugar orchard. Water obtained from springs. Crops best adapted, hay, corn, potatoes, tobacco. R. R. station, Brattleboro, 5 miles; P. O., 3 miles; school, 80 rods. Price, $7,500; cash, $2,500; interest, 6 per cent. Address, F. G. TAYLOR, Guilford Center, Vermont. JAMAICA. — Farm of 165 acres; 50 acres mowing and tillage, 50 pasture, 65 woodland. Fenced mostly with good stone wall. House 41x22. 7 rooms. Barns, 40x32 and 36x30; shed, 38x16. Two hundred fruit trees; 2,000 trees in sugar orchard. Two good sugar houses. Water from never failing spring. Crops best adapted, corn, potatoes, oats, rye. Railroad station, 3 miles; P. O., i mile; school, ^ mile. Price, $2,000; cash at sale, $"1,000; interest, 6 percent. Address, DAVID EDDY, Jamaica, Vermont. JAMAICA. — Farm of 1 15 acres; 85 mowing and tillage, 30 pasture, 20 woodland. Good Fences of wall and boards. Two story house, with L, 33x32, 8 rooms. Two barns and shed 38x36. All the buildings in fair condition. Not many fruit trees; 80 trees in sugar orchard. Water obtained from spring nearby. All kinds of crops can be raised. Railroad station, only a few rods; P. O., 30 rods; school, i mile. Price, $1,800; cash at sale, $900; interest 6 per cent. Address, H. L. FELTON, Jamaica, \"ermont. JAMAICA, — Farm of 150 acres; 40 acres mowing and 40 woodland. Fenced mostly with good wall fence, story house in fair repair, 10 rooms. Three barns about Buildings have been unoccupied since September, 1892 600 or more trees in sugar orchard. Running water at h barn. Crops best adapted, oats, rye, potatoes, corn, etc. Jamaica, 4 miles; school,^ mile; P. O., 3^ miles. Price, $800; cash at sale, $400; interest, 6 per cent. Address, MRS. ABIGAIL tillage, 70 pasture. One and one-half 32x40; one shed. Large orchard ; ouse. Brook near Railroad station. STARK, Jamaica Vermont. 99 STRA TTON. — Farm of about 30 acres; 10 acres mowing and tillage, re- mainder pasture and woodland. Fences poor. House i^ story, 24x27, in fair condition, 6 rooms, piazza on two side. Ham 25.\30. liuildings have been unoccupied 6 years. About 100 trees in sugar orchard, beside a large young orchard. Water obtained from well in cellar, and brook near barn. Crops raised, small grains and potatoes. Railroad station, 10 miles, W'ards- boro; P. O., about 100 rods; school, i mile. Price, $350; cash at sale, $200; interest. 6 per cent. Address, ISAAC SPRAGUE, Hinsdale, X. H. TOWN.SHEND. — Farm of 183 acres; 30 acres mowing and tillage, 103 pasture, 50 woodland. Fenced with stone wall and wood fence, in good con- dition. Good one story house, 28.\38, 7 rooms. Parn, 30x40 and 20x30. About 40 fruit trees ; about 700 trees in sugar orchard. Water obtained from well at house, brook at barn. Crops raised, hay, corn, potatoes, oats. Rail- road station. Townshend, 4 miles; P. O., 3^ miles; school i| mile. Price, (including sugar utensils), ^900; cash, $400 or $500; interest, 6 per cent. Address, E. H. F ESS EN DEN, Townshend, Vermont. WIXDHA.M. — Farm of 150 acres : 40 acres mowing and tillage, 40 pas- ture, 70 woodland. P'enced with stone wall and pole fence. Story and a half house, in comforlable repair, 8 rooms. Large barn with cellar underneath; good sized shed and horse barn. Buildings have been unoccupied several years. About 50 fruit trees; 300 trees in sugar orchard. Running water at barn, pump at house. All crops can be raised. Railroad station. West Townshend, 6 miles; P. O., ^ mile; school, i mile. Price, 1,200; one-third or one-half cash at sale ; interest, 6 per cent. Address, F. H. HARRLS, Wincliiam. \'ermont. JA^LA.ICA. — Farm of 235 acres; 60 mowing and tillage, 75 pasture, 100 woodland. Fenced with stone and brush fence in fair condition. House of 8 rooms in fair repair. Barn, 35x40. Buildings have been unoccupied a short time. About 400 fruit trees; 300 trees in sugar orchard. Water ob- tained from spring and well. Crops best adapted, corn, oats, rye potatoes, etc. Railroad station, Jamacia, 2 miles; P. O., 2 miles: school, i mile. Price, $1,000; cash, $700; interest, 6 per cent. Address, M. F. SPENCER, East Jamaica. \'ermont. JAM.AICA. — Farm of 115 acres; 40 mowing and tillage. 60 pasture, 15 woodland. Fenced mostly with stone wall, in good condition. House, 24x30, in good repair, 9 rooms : 2 rooms in L; good wagon house. Barns, 41x30, 24x14; shed, 30x18 ; granary, 20x14. Buildings have been unoccupied lOO four years. Fifty fruit trees: four hundred trees in sugar orchard. Water from pump at house; running water at barn. All kinds of crops can be raised except wheat. Railroad station, Wardsboro, i mile; P. O., i mile; school, I mile. Price, $i,ooo; cash, $600; interest, 6 per cent. Address, Mrs. EMMA E. CLAYTON, South Windham, Vermont. MARLBORO. — Farm of about 330 acres; 55 mowing and tillage, 125 pasture, remainder woodland. Fenced mostly with stone wall. House, 30x40, in comfortable repair, g rooms. Barns, 52x32 and 30x38 ; sheds, 20x50, 20x30. About 200 fruit trees; about 1,500 in sugar orchard. Water obtained from well at house; running water at barn. R. R. station, Wil- mington, 8 miles; P. O., 2;^ miles; school, ^ mile. Price, $1,600 ; cash, $1,000; interest, 6 per cent. Address, ASA WINCHESTER, Marlboro, \'ermont. WINDHAM. — Farm of 160 acres; 60 acres mowing and tillage, 60 pas- ture, 40 woodland. Fenced mostly with good wall fence. House of 7 rooms in fine repair, 3 fire places. Large double barns, with floors to drive in; 2 sheds; good yard. Buildings have been unoccupied about 1 year. From roo to 200 fruit trees; 300 trees in sugar orchard. Running water at house and barn. Crops best adapted, corn, potatoes, oats, etc. R. R. sta- tion, 5 miles; P. O., 3 miles; school, ^ mile. Price, $1,000 ; cash at sale, $500 ; interest, 6 per cent. Address, GEO. H. BUTTON, Worcester. Mass. MARLBORO. — Farm of 85 acres; about 20 acres mowing and tillage, remainder pasture and woodland. Fenced with stone wall and brush fence. Story and a half house, in good repair, 8 rooms. Barn, 30x40; small shed. Buildings have been unoccupied about 4 months. Quite a number of fruit trees; 350 trees in sugar orchard. Water obtained from spring. Crops best adapted, grass, potatoes, all kinds of grain. R. R. station, ISrattleboro, 10 miles; P. O., ^ mile; school, J mile. Price, $800; cash, $400; interest, 6 per cent. Address, MARIU.M WINCHESTER, Marlboro, Vermont. TOWNSHEND. — Farm of 150 acres; 25 acres mowing and tillage, 75 pasture, 50 woodland. Fenced with stone and pole fence, in good condition. House, 24x32, fair repair, 9 rooms. Barn, 30x50. Buildings have been un- occupied 7 years. About 100 fruit trees; 375 trees in sugar orchard. Run- ning water. Crops best adapted, grass, corn, potatoes. R. R. station, Townshend, 5 miles; P. O., 2 miles; school, f mile. Price, $600; cash, $300; interest, 6 per cent. Address, W. D. DUTTON, Townshend, A'ermont. lOI I'DWXSl IKN D. — Farm ot ^35 acres, divided into mowing and liliajie, pasture and woodland. Fruit trees; 500 trees in sugar orchard. 'Jwo good barns. House in good repair. R. R. station, West Townsiiend, 4^ miles. Price, 51.500; cash. J750. 1 also have about 200 acres of good land I will sell for $2.00 per acre. Address, V. A. WILIiUR. Cirafton, \'ermont WIL.M INCjTOM. — Farm of 150 acres; about 30 mowing and tillage, 90 pasture, 30 woodland. Renced with pole and wall, in good condition. One story house with L. 8 rooms. Two small barns; one shed. Buildings have been unoccupied about one year. A large number of apple trees; about 400 trees in sugar orchard. Running water at house. Crops best adapted, po- tatoes, oats, barley, etc. R. R. station, Wilmington, 3.L miles; 1'. O., 3^ miles ; school, i mile. J^rice, $1,000: cash, $200; interest, 6 per cent. Address H O S E A M A X X , J k . , Wilmington, Vermont. WARDSBORO. — Farm of 96 acres; 25 mowing and tillage, 35 pasture, 46 woodland. Fenced with stone wall, in good repair. Large 2-story house, in fair repair, 12 rooms. Barn, 36x50: also wagon house, shed and hen house. Buildings have been unoccupied i year. Fifty fruit trees; 500 trees in sugar orchard. Water obtained from spring. Crops best adapted, corn and small grains. R. R. station, Wardsboro, 4 miles; I'. O.. ;,' mile; school, f mile. Price, Ji,200; cash. $400; interest, 6 per cent Address. J. E. (JLEASOX, Wardsboro, \'ermont. WIXDIIA.M.— Farm of 150 acres; 40 mowing and tillage, 40 pasture, 70 woodland. Fenced with brush, wall and barbed wire, in fair condition. House. li story, 8 rooms, in comfortable repair. Large barn, with cellar underneath, with good-sized shed and horse barn. Buildings have been un- occujjied a year and a half. About 50 fruit trees; 300 trees in sugar orchard. Water from pump in house; running water at barn. All kinds of crops can be raised. R. R. station. West Townshend. 6 miles; P. O., 5 mile; school, ^ mile. Price, 1,200; cash, $400 or $600; interest, 6 per cent. Addre-ss. F. H. HARRLS. Chester, \'ermont. WHrriXGH.A.M. — Farm of 150 acres; 35 mowing and tillage. 70 pas- ture, remainder woodland. Fenced mostly with stone wall. good. House, 36.X30, i^ story, with L. 31x20, 12 rooms. Barn. 30x40; shed. 35x20; horse barn, 30x27, all in good repair. Buildings have been unoccupied 4 years. One hundred fruit trees; 400 trees in sugar orclaard. Running water at house and barn. All kinds of crops can be raised. R. R. station, Whitingham, 2 miles; P. O., i mile; school, i mile. Price, $1,500; cash, $500; interest, 6 per cent. Address, ABRAHAM CHASE, Whitingham, Vermont. WINDSOR COUNTY. ANDOVER. — Farm of 200 acres; 100 acres mowing and tillage, 50 good pasture, 50 woodland. Fenced with stone wall, in good repair. House of 8 rooms. Barns, 40x60; horse barn and carriage house 30x40, all in good repair. Large fruit orchard , good sugar orchard. Water obtained from well. Crops best adapted, oats, potatoes, grass. Railroad station, 4 miles; P. O., i^ miles; school, ^ mile. Price, $i'50o; cash, $1,000; interest, 6 per cent. Address, CHAS. S. HAYDEN, P^itchburg, Mass. BARNARD. — Farm of 250 acres; 50 mowing and tillage, 60 pasture, re- mainder woodland Two houses; one 30x40, 6 rooms; one 30x70, 9 rooms, in good repair. Barns, 36x36, 30x20 and 20x20; shed 20x30. Buildings have been unoccupied i year. Three hundred fruit trees; 1,000 trees in sugar orchard. Water obtained from pump in house ; running water at barn. All kinds of crops can be raised. Railroad station, Bethel, 8 miles; P. O., 3 miles; school, | mile. Price, $1,200; cash, $600; interest, 6 per cent. Address, CHESTER CADY, Barnard, Vermont. BARNARD. — Farm of 62 acres; 20 acres mowing and tillage, 20 pas- ture, 22 woodland. Fenced mostly with pole and wall fence, in good con- dition. House, 18x25; L, 15x18, fair repair, 5 rooms. Barn, 22x30; shed, 15x20; hen house and carriage house. Buildings have Deen unoccupied i year. Some nice grafted fruit trees; 200 trees in sugar orchard. Water obtained from well. Crops best adapted, hay and grain. Railroad station, Bethel, 8 miles; P. O., 2| miles; school i mile. Price, $500; cash, $200; interest, 6 per cent. Addres.s, WILL ASA ADAMS, Barnard, Vermont. CHESTER. — Farm of 90 acres; 25 acres mowing and tillage, 50 pasture, 15 woodland. Fenced mostly with stone wall, very good. House. 24x30, in comfortable repair, 6 rooms ; new shed at house. Barn, 30x40 ; shed 50 I03 feet. Fifty apple trees. Riinnin<; water at liouse and hani. Any X'erniont crops can be raised. Railroad station, Chester, 2.'> miles; 1'. ()., 2i miles; school, li miles. Price, |'700 ; cash, $300; interest, 6 per cent. Address, J. R. RKIIARDSON. Chester Depot, Vermont. .\.\I)0\'ER. — Farm of 120 acres; 50 acres mowing and tillage, 30 pasture, 40 woodland. Fenced with stone wall and wood fence. No buildings. Twenty fruit trees ; 500 trees in sugar orchard. Water obtained from spring. All kinds of crops can be produced. Railroad station, Chester, 7 miles; P. O., I mile; school, i mile. Price, $600; cash at sale, $200; interest on balance, 6 per cent. Address ALONZO H. DRURV. Weston, X'erniont. CHKSTER. — Farm of 100 acres; 30 acres mowing and tillage, 50 pasture, 20 woodland. Fenced mostly with stone wall in fair condition. House, 28x30, not very good, 7 rooms. Barn, 30x44 and [8x20, and long shed. House been unoccupied 1 year. Running water at barn ; pump at house. Crops best adapted, grass and any grain raised in Vermont. Railroad station, 2 miles; P. O. and school, 2 miles. Price, $700; cash, $200; interest, 5 per cent. Address, J. R. RICHARDSON, Chester Depot, X'ermont. CHESTF^R. — Farm of 165 acres; 50 acres mowing and tillage, 80 pas- ture, 35 woodland. Fenced mostly wath stone wall. Good house nearly- new, 18x28, 4 rooms. Temporary barn and shed. Three hundred apple trees. Running water. Crops raised, grass, and all kinds of grain. Rail- road station, Gassetts, i mile; P. O. and school, i mile. Price, $1,000; cash, $400; interest, 5 per cent. Address, J. R. RICHARDSON Chester Depot, Xermont. RF^ADING. — Farm of 160 acres ; 50 acres mowing and tillage, i 10 pas- ture, 25 woodland. Fenced partly with stone wall in good condition. Brick house, 25x34, in excellent repair, 10 rooms. Two barns 30x40; shed, 25x30. Buildings unoccupied 2 years. One hundred and fifty fruit trees; 500 trees in sugar orchard. Water obtained from well and spring. Crops raised, corn, oats, wheat, potatoes. Railroad station. Cavendish, 8 miles ; P. O., 2 miles; school, i mile. Price, $1,500; cash, $1,000; interest 6 per cent. Addre-ss, HENRY N. BRYANT, fc Reading. X'erniont. I04 READING. — Farm of 227 acres : 40 acres mowing and tillage. 102 pas- ture, 85 woodland. Fenced mostly witli stone wall in good condition. Good brick house 50x40, 11 rooms. Barns, 28x38 and 30x40: slied. 60x12; also carriage house, corn barn, cider mill and sugar house. Buildings have been unoccupied since December. Seventy-five fruit trees; 500 trees in sugar orchard. Running water at house and barn. All crops can be raised. Railroad station. Woodstock, 9 miles; P. O , li miles ; school | mile. Price, $1,800; cash, $1,000; interest, 6 per cent. Address, DEXTER BUCK. Readinsr. \ermont. HARTLAND. — Farm of 70 acres : 30 acres mowing and tillage, 35 acres pasture, 5 woodland. Fence, board and rail in good repair. Nine rooms in house. Barns, 24x50 and 12x50. Unoccupied i year. Sixty fruit trees ; 100 trees in sugar orchard. Running water at house and barn. Adapted to all farm crops. R. R. station, Hartland, i mile; P. O.. ^ mile; school, ^ mile. Price, $1,100; cash at sale, $500; interest, 6 per cent. The same persons own three other farms adjoining, of 160, 165 and 80 acres, that are for sale. Price of all, 6,000. Will be sold together or sep- arately. Two thousand cords of wood on these farms. One and one-half miles from Hartland. Address, MERRITT BROTHERS, Hartland, \'e'-mont. HARTLAND. — Farm of 72 acres: 50 mowing and tillage, remainder pas- ture and woodland. Fences, fair. Comfortable house. 10 rooms. Barns., 30x20, one 30x40, with basement. Buildings have been unoccupied 2 years. Good fruit orchard. Running water. Crops best adapted, grass. R. R. station, 5 miles; P. O , 4 miles; school, f mile. Price, $1,200; cash, $600; interest, 6 per cent. Address. G. W. SPEAR, Hartland Four Corners. \'ermont. ROYALTON.— Farm of no acres: about ^s '''' mowing and tillage, re- mainder in pasture and woodland. Fences of wire and rail, pretty good condition. Story and a half brick house, 30x40, 1 1 rooms ; house in i^ook re- pair. Barn, 30x80. with cellar underneath; sheds. 60x20 and 20x30; good corn barn, ice house and silos. All the buildings in good repair, l^uildings have been unoccupied more or less for 3 years. A few fruit trees; good sugar orchard. Water obtained from springs. Crops best adapted, corn, oats, potatoes, grass. R. R. station. South Royalton, i mile; P. O., i mile; school, I mile. Price, $3,750; cash, $2,000; interest, 6per cent. Address, MARTHA J. L. BARTLETT, South Royalton, Vermont. I05 STOCKlUvIDGK. — Farm of 215 acres; 70 acres mowing and Ullage, 75 pasture, remainder woodland. I'cnced mostly with stone wail and board fence. Two-story house, with I.. 13 rooms. Barn, 30x52; shed 30x12. Buildings have been unoccupied 6 months. Two hundred and fifty fruit trees; 400 trees in sugar orchard. Water obtained from spring and well. Crops best adapted, potatoes, corn, oats. Railroad station. 8 miles: 1'. ()., 3 miles ; school, .V mile. Price. $1,100; cash. 5500; interest, 6 per cent. Address, C. \V. S.\\V\i: K. (iavsville. \'ermont. STOCKBRIDGE. — Farm of 123 acres; 25 acres mowing and tillage, 25 pasture, 7^ woodland. Fences in tair condition. House, 20x30, fair repair, 6 rooms. Barn, 30x40. Buildings have been unoccupied about 3 months. Fifty fruit trees; 500 trees in sugar orchard. Running water. Crops best adapted, hay, corn, wheat, potatoes. R. R. station. Bethel. 10 miles; P. O.. 5 miles ; school, about i mile. Price. 300; one-half cash; interest, 6 per cent. Addre-ss, J. E. DEARING, ]5ethel, Vermont. SHARON. — Farm of 7^ acres; 30 mowing and tillage, 30 pasture, 15 woodland. Fenced mostly with wire and stone wall, in good repair. House, 26x30. 6 rooms. Barns, 26x38, 22x22; shed, 16x26. Apple, pear, plum and cherry trees; 100 trees in sugar orchard. Running water. Crops best adapted, wheat, corn, potatoes. R. R. station. Sharon, 3 miles; P.O., 3 miles; school, ^ mile. Price, $600 ; cash. 400: interest, 6 per cent. Address, C. E. JO.XES, Sharon, Vermont. SPRLXGFIELD. — Farm of 125 acres, suitably divided into mowing and tillage, pasture and woodland. Fenced with stone wall, good. Cottage, with L. in good repair, 7 rooms. Three large barns. Buildings have been unoccupied a few months. CJood fruit orchard; about 100 trees in sugar orchard. Running water at house and barn. Crops best adapted, corn, oats, potatoes. R. R. station. Bartonsville, 4 miles; P. O., 4^ miles: school, j mile. Price, $1,200; cash, $500; interest, 6 per cent. Address FLOREN'CE L. GUILD, Claremont. X. H. SH.ARON. — Farm of j^ acres; 40 acres mowing and tillage, 25 pasture, 10 woodland. Fenced with wire fence. Two houses, i in fair condition. 20x30, with L and wood shed, 4 rooms. P>arn. 30x40. Buildings have been unoccupied about 8 years. .Seventy-five fruit trees; 200 trees in sugar io6 orchard. Running water at house. Crops best adapted, all kinds of grain. R. R. station, Sharon, 3 miles; P. O., 2^ miles; school, 40 rods. Price, $750; one-half cash; interest, 6 per cent. Address, EDWIN L. DAY, Sharon, Vermont. SHARON. — Farm of 120 acres ; ']o acres mowing and tillage, 50 pasture. Fenced with rail and board fence, in poor condition. New house, not finish- ed, 25x30, 5 rooms. One barn in poor condition. Sixty fruittrees; 75 trees in sugar orchard. Water obtained from spring near house. Crops raised, hay, wheat, oats, corn, potatoes. Railroad station, Sharon, 3^ miles; P. O., 3 miles ; school, i mile. Price, $200; cash, $100; interest, 5 per cent. Address, JAMES O'GRADY, Hanover, N. H. WESTON. — Farm of 177 acres; 50 acres mowing and tillage. T] pasture. 50 woodland, heavy timber. Fenced mostly with stone wall in good repair. Two-story house, 30x40; L, 18x56, 14 rooms. Barns, 30x40 and 26x36; wagon house, 24x30, all in good repair. Buildings have been unoccupied 2 months. One hundred trees in fruit orchard; 200 trees in sugar orchard. Running water. Crops best adapted, potatoes, oats, corn, wheat Railroad station, Ludlow, 7 miles; P O . 4 miles; school, i mile. Price, $1,500; cash at sale. $500; interest. 6 per cent. , Address, EDDIE E. DODGE, Weston, Vermont. WESTON. — Farm of 200 acres ; 50 acres mowing and tillage, 50 pasture, 100 woodland. Fences poor. House ot 8 room in poor condition. Build- ings unoccupied 4 years. One hundred fruit trees; 500 trees in sugar orchard. Water obtained from spring. All kinds of crops can be raised. Railroad station, 10 miles; P. O., 3^ miles; school, i^ miles. Price, $350; cash at sale, $100; interest, 6 per cent. Address, EDMUND SHEPHARD, Weston, Vermont. WESTON. — Farm of no acres; 25 acres mowing and tillage, 47 pasture, 38 woodland. Fenced with wall and board fence. Good house 30x36, 8 rooms. Barn, 30x30; horse barn, 30x20. Forty fruittrees- 150 trees in sugar orchard. Running water at house and barn. All kinds of crops can be raised. Railroad station, 10 miles; P. O., 3 miles; school. \ mile. Price, $600; cash at sale, $200; interest, 6 percent. Address, ALONZO H. DRURY, Weston, Vermont. loy WKSTON. — New house and barn with i acre of land; cuts 2 tons of ha}-, (iood garden with house. i\aihoad station, m miles, Chester; 1'. O., ■,' mile; school, \ mile. Price, S725 ; cash at sale, 5200; the balance, $100 per year. .Address, ALONZO II. DRURY, Weston, X'ermont. WOODSTOCK. — Farm of 60 acres ; 30 mowing and tillage, 25 pasture, 5 woodland. Ponced mostly with good stone wall. House, 2o.\36; L, 16.X30, in good repair, 7 rooms. l>arn, 26.\6o, with basement; horse barn, 20x36, all clapboarded, painted, and in good repair. One hundred and fifty choice fruit trees; 150 trees in sugar orchard. Water obtained from spring and well. .All kinds of crops can be raised. R. R. station, 5 miles; I'. O., jmile; school, ^ mile. Price, $[,700; cash, $600; interest, 5 per cent. Address, K. H. .SL.WTON, Woodstock, X'ermont. WINDSOR. — Farm of 360 acres; 100 mowing and tillage, 200 pasture, 60 woodland. House, li story, brick, 8 rooms. ])ara No. i, 60.X40, No. 2, 40.\'40, No. 3, 40.X40. Twenty fruit trees; roc trees in sugar orchard. Water at barns from aqueduct; at house from well and cistern. K. R. station. 2 miles; P. O., 2 miles; school, ;[ mile. Price. $6,000; cash at sale, $2,000 ; interest, 6 per cent. WINDSOR. — Farm of 150 acres; 40 mowing and tillage, 105 pasture, 5 woodland. Fences of wall and boards. House, 2-st(iry and old, 6 rooms. Barns. No. i, 65x40, horse barn, 20x25. Two hundred and fifty fruit trees. Water from aqueduct. R. R. station, 2 miles; P. O., 2 miles; school nearby. Price, $5,000; cash at sale, $1,000; interest, 6 per cent. Address, W. H. H. WALKER, W'indsor, Vermont. WKSTON. — Farm ot 50 acres; 10 mowing and tillage, 25 pasture, 15 woodland. Fenced with stone wall. House, 25x26, 8 rooms. Carriage house and woodshed. 25x20, joining house. Barns, 32.X40, 20x23. Running water at house and barn. One hundred trees in sugar orchard; 50 fruit trees. Price, $450; cash, 225 ; interest on balance, 6 per cent. Address, W. R. SPAULDING, I'roctorsville, Vermont WESTON. — Farm of 100 acres ; 30 acres mowing and tillage, 40 pasture, 30 woodland. Fenced mostly with stone wall in good condition. Two-story house, 20x26, in good repair, 7 rooms in house, 6 in L. Barns, 30x40, 20.X46 and 20x20; good carriage house and wood shed. Sixty fruit trees; 300 trees in sugar orchard. Running water at house and barn. Crops best adapted, corn, potatoes, oats. R. R. station, 10 miles; P. ()., i mile; school, i mile. Price, $1,500; cash, S750; interest, 6 percent. Address, W. R. SJ'AULDING, i'roctorsville, \''ermont. loS Wrniont farms! ^""}1"" ^^ ""^ One ? We must have one to suit you on our long farm list We handle nothing but Desirable Homesteads. Summer Residences and Village Properties All sizes and prices from $400 to 5^4000 — $300 to $1000 down, balance easy. Send stamp with full description of tarm you want, price, terms, etc.. to the VERMONT FARM AGENCY, DEARBORN &, CO., WHITE RIVER JUNCTION. - - VERMONT. Home Office, Woodstock, Vt. Unoccupied Farms for Sale by the Vermont Farm Agency. One hundred and twenty-rive acres ; some 25 acres mowing and tillage. Good Vermont soil, smooth but rolling. All hay cut with machine. Land faces east. Small sugar orchard. Estimated 800 cords of wood — maple and beech. Plenty grailed fruit. Water at the house and barn. Fair house, eight rooms and pantry, convenient. Good cellar. Carriage house. Barn, 30x40, newly repaired. One mile to school. In good neighborhood. Three miles to Bridgewater ; four miles to Barnard; seven miles to Woodstock, Vt. Fine roads. This farm has been neglected, but only needs a live man to bring it up ; hence it is offered at a low price Price, $900 ; one-half cash ; the balance in easy payments. This farm contains about 50 acres mowing and tillage. Best of dark loamy soil; some rolling but smooth, free from stone. The land faces south. Raised 238 bushels corn on two acres ; and 35 bushels wheat per acre in 1891, and some of it cut 2 tons of hay to the acre last year. All hay can be cut with machine. Ninety acres in their pastures, with' good water in same. Estimated 750 cords wood, mostly second growth maple. Wood worth dry at Woodstock, $5 per cord : also a lot of hemlock. In sight of Woodstock, and less than two miles to draw it. One hundred loads of manure to put on the land this spring. Three grafted apple orchards; also pears; have yielded some seasons 100 barrels of apples. Fair white house i^ story, green blinds, nine rooms and two pantries; good cellar, woodshed, carriage shed, hog house very poor. Two barns, 30x40 with stable under; need some repairs. New corn barn, 20x24. Best of running water at house and barnyard. One- half mile to school, three miles to Woodstock, same distance to South Wood- stock; neighbors, l mile. One mile off main stage river road on good hill road. Takes eighteen minutes to drive to town. The farm faces the south; land lays warm and is very pleasantly located. We will sell this farm of 140 acres for $15 an acre, $1,200 down; balance can remain on mortgage. The wood will pay for tJiis Farm, (giving you t/ie land a7id bidldiiigs free. TWIN FARMS ADJOINING.— Sfio per acre. One hundred and fifty acres of as good laying land as any hill farm in \'ermont; good soil, smooth, log free from stone, lays to the east. About 50 acres of mowing and tillage; 40 acres in one field, almost level; two pastures. About 1,000 cords of wood. Fine maple orchard, large sugar house, two arches. This farm has kept 25 cows, and can be made to again. Two-story hou.se, needs some repairs, nine rooms, two pantries, good cellar under the whole house, with hatchway; pump and iron sink in kitchen; best spring water; running water in barn yard. One barn, 30x55, with basement ; also sheep shed and barn, 24x40. Farm lays within two miles of Silver Lake, and small village where there is a good hotel, usually tilled wtih summer guests. Four good sized villages within 6 and 8 miles, all on \'ermont Central Railroad, and only 9 miles to Woodstock, Vt. All good roads, and no up hill to market. There is plenty of excellent apples, (lood neighbors, and schoolhouse in sight. Only 2 miles to postofifice, on good road. A fine chance for you to get a \'erniont farm low. Terms, half cash down, balance easy. NO. 186. 150 ACRES. ONLY $10 AN ACRE.— Farm contains about 150 acres; some 40 acres mowing and tillage; fine land, very smooth; can cut all hay with a machine. Cood sugar orchard, about 800 trees. Estimated 800 cords of wood. Young grafted orchard, 50 trees; all kinds of fruit. Cheese factory, 2|^ miles. Large, old-fashioned house; 4 light windows ; 9 rooms; pantry and good cellar. Convenient for summer boarders. Shed and barn. 27x30, and one barn lately repaired, 30x40. Basement for hogs underneath. Pleasantly located on good hill road; 2 miles to village, and only S miles from four large towns. Can sell these farms for 51.500 each; one-half down, and balance in easv payments. This farm contains about no acres; some 20 acres mowing and tillage, nearly level ; easy land to carry on ; good pasture ; well w.itered ; fenced and plenty of wood ; some fruit. One-story cottage house, 7 rooms and pantrv. Running water at house and barn. House painted and blinded. Two barns, 30.\40, also hennery. Well located on Ottauquechee River. (Juite level ex- cept pasture, which is hilly. Good neighbors near, and school house in sight. Two miles to postoffice; 3 miles to Railroad; only 20 minutes' drive to Woodstock, on fine road. In sight of the great thoroughfare from Woodstock to Rutland, and sur- veyed Railroad. Just the place for a market garden or a poultry farm, or nice place for a summer residence. Cheap at $1,400; halt cash down; bal- ance 550 a year and interest. Plenty of wood for home use. FOUR ACRES, PRICE, $400.— Small place on fine river road Cottage house, five rooms and pantry. Woodshed and hennery. House needs some repairs. Good dark loamy soil, suitable for market garden ; land rolling ; faces south. Some 200 bushels leached ashes to put on the place this spring. Some fruit, (iood neighborhood. In sight of rake factory; near sawmill and gristmill, blacksmith shop, paint and carriage shop. One-half mile to school. Two miles to Woodstock, one of the prettiest villages in \"ermont. Only ten minutes' drive to town, on one of the finest roads in the State. This place we can sell for S200 down ; balance, S50 and interest, yearls. Just the place for a poor man who wants to raise poultry, and can work out part of the time. For further particulars respecting the six preceding farms. Address, DEARBORN .S; CO, Woodstock, or White River Junction, Vermont. m^ r^^^E- j)TACKLE3 MANCHE S TER WtV PU FSLICATIONS : : OK THE : : Vermoiil Stale Board of Ao'ricultiire. - - Resources and Attractions of Vermont. - - . . . 1891 EDITION . . . This l)Ook gives a brief description of each Counl\- in X'erniont, a description of its leading industries, its agricultural and . . unemployed resources. Postage, three cents. . . - - Resources and Attractions of Vermont. - - . . . 1892 EDITION . . . Gives some of the same matter as the 1891 edition, omitting county descriptions and adding articles on the special ad- vantages of numerous towns in the State. Both of these editions have map of vState. Postage, two cents. Vermont, a Glimpse of its Scenery r^^ Industries 1893 This book treats of the State in a general way, has 35 half-tone cuts of Vermont scenery and industries. Was prepared for distri- bution at the Columbian P^xposition. Postage, three cents. Any of the foregoing publications, or this book — P'ektii.e Farms and Summer Homes — postage, five cents, will be sent until the editions are exhausted to persons who applv for them, inclosing postage VICTOR I. SPEAR, - - - Statistical Secretary. BRAINTREE, VERMONT. XHK ANNUAL REPORTS : : OF Till-: : : Institute Work of the Board of Ai^n'iculture May be secured b\- appl\ing for same and enclosing tweh-e cents in postage for each copy, to C. .\1. WIXSLOW. Secretary. BRANDON. 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