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The public have an undoubted right to inquire for what particu- 

 lar purpose a book is written. The preface is supposed to give the 

 desired answer, therefore we here give our prospectus. 



We propose to publish in January of each year a volume in 

 which we shall endeavor to show the actual state of Horticulture 

 at that time, the principle Horticultural events of the preceding 

 year, and any new developments that may have been discovered 

 in regard to the more common fruits and flowers in cultivation. 

 We do not propose to record the advent of every new fruit or 

 flower, but only to give their merits or demerits after they are fully 

 known. We shall endeavor to gather infonnation from all parts 

 of the country, and keep our readers informed as to which particular 

 fruits and flowers are best suited for particular locations. 



If horticulturists in general will give us their assistance, and com- 

 municate any fiicts in their possession relative to Horticultural 

 products, it will very materially assist us in making this annual a 

 guide for the inexperienced as well as for those who possess a 

 general knowledge of the subject. The present volume has been 

 rather hastily written, owing to the fact that it was near the close 

 of the year before we determined to publish it. With this expla- 

 nation we ofler this, the first number of our Record of Horti- 

 culture. 



The Editor. 



