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tricts of Georgia or South Carolina. In the one case, it may 

 be of the very best quality, and in the other, entirely Avorth- 

 less. 



In the following Lists of Apples, the author has taken much 

 pains, perhaps more than any other author, to impress upon 

 the pomologist the importance of judicious' selections of vari- 

 eties, so that he may exercise proper discrimination — for his 

 success or failure depends, in a great degree, on careful selec- 

 tion. Our nurserymen are, generally, reliable and intelligent, 

 and those who design planting an orchard would do well to 

 consult those nearest their location, and patronize the nursery 

 whose soil and climate come nearest to that in Avhich the trees 

 are to be planted. 



It is seldom necessary or profitable to plant a great number 

 of varieties — only the amateur can afford to do this ; but con- 

 fine your choice to a few of the very best varieties for each 

 season, however large may be the orchard, which, from the 

 best information you can get, are adapted to your locality. 



