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I have also observed that a soil resting on a 

 substratum of slate was peculiarly well adapted 

 to the growth of fruit. 



Ordinary clay soils, with good drainage, can be 

 wonderfully and rapidly improved by the use of 

 light stimulating manure, such as the horse 

 stable furnishes, and so treated, are second to 

 none in their yield. 



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