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prices for the prodiK-t, thanks to the scientific investigations of the Professors of 

 the experiment stations throughout the world, and to practical up-to-date fruit- 

 growers. We Ivnow the soils best adapted for various fruits, tlie best varieties to 

 plant for family use and commercial purposes. We also know what varieties to 

 plant together for pollinating purposes. We know the diseases and insects infect- 

 ing trees and frnits. and how to coml)at them. 



When President Jefferson warned us that America would degenerate as soon 

 as it ceased to be an agricultural and horticultural nation, he touched the key- 



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note, for he foresaw the Coming greed for money, that fearful fight for political 

 power, that terrible unrest which seems to have reached its height just now ; 

 that getting something for nothing, and that struggle for social position and 

 prominence. 



Fruit growing is not only a healthy and pleasant occupation, but a profitable 

 one. It has been proven year after year that those who have fruit to seil, whether 

 it was raised alone or in connection with other crops, always have money to 

 meet their obligations. It is stated on reliable authority (Bradstreet's Commer- 

 (dal Agency) that throughout the United States there are fewer failures among 

 those engaged in horticultural pursuits than any other brauch of farming, and 

 then the question is asked : "Is it owing to the business or the men who engage 

 in it?" I think it is both, especially the latter, for it requires brains to be a suc- 

 cessful horticulturist. Horticulture is an art of the highest order. The planter 



