PRELIMINARY PARLEY. 2% 



several points in Florida. Thus, from actual observation 

 and full, free conversation, I have familiarized myself with 

 both the Northern and Southern aspects of this industry, 

 while my correspondence from the far West, Southwest, and 

 California will, I hope, enable me to aid the novice in those 

 regions also. 



I know in advance that my book will contain many and 

 varied faults, but I intend that it shall be an expression of 

 honest opinion. I do not like *^ foxy grapes " nor foxy 

 words about them. 



