PREFACE. 



" Pear Culture for Profit " when first issued had a 

 hearty and cordial welcome from practical horticul- 

 turists in every section of the country. The chief ob- 

 ject of the author was to give plain and concise di- 

 rections to beginners. These directions were at va- 

 riance with many of the theories then in common 

 practice, but they were mainly drawn from the 

 author's experience. It is gratifying to know that 

 there is a steady demand for this little book, and that 

 the Publishers feel warranted in issuing a new and re- 

 vised edition. 



P. T. Qunra. 



NEWAEK, N. J., 1883. 



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