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sons, besides what were consumed at home. He thinks the Miner 

 almost entirely fails to fertilize its own blossoms and the Wild 

 Goose does but little better when planted alone. 



George Gray, of Iroquois county, did not consider the horticul- 

 tural outlook very bright in his county. They have been rather 

 unsuccessful with both tree and small fruits. Grapes, when taken 

 care of, have done better than most other fruits. 



