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modify these operations, according to their severity of heat in summer and 

 cold in winter, but the general routine is as I have related. 



THE RESULT OX THE EAST SHORE. 



These varied functions performed by an insensible body of water, producing 

 results worthy the highest intelligence and wisdom, are among the mysterious 

 phenomena which fruit-growers are learning to appreciate in studying their 

 favorite pursuit. Poets and theologians each clothe this subject with their 

 peculiar graces of language. Thompson, speaking of the seasons, says : 



" These as they change, Almighty Father, these 

 Are but the varied God." 



It remains, however, for the pomologist to gratefully accept these wonderful 

 provisions for his special advantage, and co-operate with tliem in making the 

 eastern shore of Lake Michigan that perfect garden of luscious fruits which is 

 evidently its glorious destiny. 



