PKEFACE. . VU 



The Fruits of America are so fine as to claim more 

 time, more care, more intelligent observation, and per- 

 sonal attention than lias hitherto been given to them, 

 for in no other way can old mother earth be macle to 

 yield a more sure and ample reward. We shall do well 

 always to remember, as quoted by Mr. Downing, that 

 " Fine fruit is the flower of commodities." 



R. G. P. 



New Toi% January^ 1856. 



