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A house for horses or cattle.

a. A half-plan of stall with wooden block floor. The edges [2296] of the blocks are beveled, forming gutters to prevent the horses from slipping, their surfaces are treated with coal-tar or asphaltum.

Jackson's stable-flooring.

b, diagonally laid plank floor; top removed from central gutter.

c, floor with slats and interstices, sloping two inches from rear to front.

d, brick floor, with sides sloping toward central cesspool and trap, connecting with drain-pipe.

Besides those shown, a variety of wood-block and concrete floors, and many forms of gratings, are used for stable-floors The great requisites of a good floor are dryness, warmth, and perfect cleanliness.

Jackson's stable-fittings.

Fig. 5512 shows some forms of stable-fittings.

1877.

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