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local papers, our industry owes a great deal, and I have freely 

 drawn from the information they give. They have always 

 taken a lively interest in viticulture, and published all the in- 

 formation they could gain, giving due prominence to our 

 calling, and I take this opportunity to tender them our grate- 

 ful thanks. 



Hoping that they and my readers will receive this volume 

 with their usual indulgence and kindness, I remain 

 Their fellow laborer, 



George Husmann. 

 OAK GLEN VINEYARDS, 



CHILES VALLEY, NAPA Co., CAL., 

 October 20, 1887. 



