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pleased to say that at the time of writing this (Au- 

 gust 2d, 1869) the same trees have a fair crop, I 

 should estimate that there are two-thirds as many as 

 last year." 



From practical experience, we are thoroughly con- 

 vinced that pear culture can be made to pay a large 

 profit, and that it is a safe investment when fruit 

 growers are willing to comply with all the require- 

 ments. We have found it profitable, although, dur- 

 ing our apprenticeship, we met with many reverses. 

 But, instead of being discouraged by these draw- 

 backs, they only incited extra efforts on our part. 



