PREFACE. 



It is important that all that venture in this business start 

 right. This book is written to enable them to avoid many of 

 the sunken rocks on which hundreds have been wrecked. I do 

 not purpose to present myself vainly and egotistically to the 

 public as one who has learned all there is to know about citrus 

 culture, but as one who is willing to give his long and practical 

 experience conscientiously. 



I believe there is yet much to be learned on this subject, and 

 that this may the more speedily be done, I record my views, 

 believing that by comparing them with the experience of others 

 the object may be sooner attained. 



It was my intention to write a chapter on the history of 

 orange culture in Southern California, but the. want of reliable 

 historical data does not justify the attempt. 



Hopeful that this work will fill a niche unoccupied at present, 

 and that it will result very beneficially to this advancing branch 

 of horticulture, I humbly dedicate it to all lovers of the beau- 

 tiful in nature, and especially to all lovers of this health-giving, 



profitable industry. 



THE AUTHOR. 

 Los ANGELES, Cal., April, 1880. 



