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tinuously to his one staple crop. He will have in 

 addition the profits derived from his live stock and 

 the greatly increased value of his lands. 



The production of fruits and vegetables for distant 

 shipment is a highly specialized line of agriculture 

 and as a rule should only be embarked in by those 

 having some special knowledge of or aptitude for 

 the business. In this industry proper transportation 

 facilities are the very first desideratum. Suitable 

 soil and climatic conditions must also be carefullv 

 considered as well as an available supply of labor. 

 For many reasons it is usually better for one who 

 contemplates beginning in the fruit or vegetable 

 business to go to some point where it is already 

 successfully established. A beginner in a new region 

 will encounter many difficulties that would be already 

 solved for him at these recognized centers of the 

 industry. 



