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freight will not average more than one-quarter, for 

 one hundred one-year old will not occupy more 

 space than twenty-five or thirty two-years old trees. 

 Persons who are about purchasing fruit trees 

 should in all cases buy of some responsible nursery- 

 man, who has his reputation at stake for what he 

 sells. It is a well known fact among the trade, that 

 a nurseryman who sends out well grown trees, and 

 true to name, will build up a larger business in this 

 way, than by using freely printer's ink. 



Do not be induced to buy from peddlers, unless 

 you are certain they are the authorized agents of 

 some well-known nursery. They are, in most cases, 

 supplied with exaggerated and extra colored prints 

 of different kinds of fruit, to tempt those unac- 

 quainted with the original. Many of these persons 

 represent themselves as the agents of responsible 

 nurseries,, with whom, in fact, they have no con- 

 nection. It would be to the interest of all to sup- 

 press this traffic ; it not only cheats the public, but it 

 does great injury to the business. If the nursery is 

 not too far distant, it is the best plan to go there in 

 person, examine and select what you want. Point 

 out a specimen of the size and shape wanted. In 

 making such a selection, the price may be a little 

 higher, but you can afford to pay a few cents 

 advance on the regular price for a tree that is well 



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