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FOKEWORD. 



Bulletin No. 262. 



This bulletin has been prepared to meet the constant and growing 

 demand for information on the general subject of planting orchards ia 

 Michigan. It has been written by Mr. O. K. White, Field Agent in 

 Horticulture, and is based upon his experience and observations as a 

 successful fruit grower. 



In the discussion of varieties an effort has been made to avoid techni- 

 cal terms in describing the tree and fruit, and to mention such merits, 

 faults and peculiarities of the varieties as may be useful to any one who 

 has to decide the important question of selecting them. The list pre- 

 sented has been carefully examined and approved by Mr. Benton Geb- 

 hardt, of Hart, Oceana county, one of the most successful and experi- 

 enced fruit growers in Michigan. 



H. J. EUSTACE, 



Horticulturist. 

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