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good margin for profit, even with the smallest 

 number. 



With proper care to keep the foliage of rasp- 

 berries clean, and the canes vigorous, it is be- 

 lieved they would yield a larger and more per- 

 manent profit. They are a neglected fruit, but 

 deserve much better care. The sale of the bet- 

 ter kinds must depend upon the local markets, 

 as they cannot be transported in good condition 

 for long distances. But they command a better 

 price than strawberries, and they require less 

 care in continuing the supply from year to year. 

 In the vicinity of good markets they hold out 

 strong inducements to the faithful cultivator. 

 The demand for currants and gooseberries is 

 more limited, but in the vicinity of cities they 

 are regarded as profitable by market gardeners. 



The great drawback in the return of pears has 

 been that too many unsalable varieties have 

 been cultivated. The Bartlett and the Anjou 

 have been quite profitable and doubtless will so 

 continue to be. The danger now is that they 

 will become too abundant in their season, while 

 at other seasons there may be a lack. Seckel 

 and Sheldon may safely be planted for the mar- 

 ket. The demand for winter pears is surprisingly 

 limited. But the Lawrence can be raised and 

 ripened almost as easily as an apple, and can be 



