Preface 



has been able to give have necessarily been very brief. He therefore 

 believes that his experience, as now embodied in this book, will be of 

 interest and perhaps value to those who take delight in the wonderful 

 results with which the fertile soil and genial climate of our State 

 reward their earnest and loving labor. 



It is believed that the practical value of the work is added to by 

 the illustrations which are all from photographs especially taken for 

 this purpose. 



In writing the book the author has had the able collaboration and 

 assistance of his friend Mr. James C. Fyfe of San Francisco, of which, 

 in this place he desires to record his deep and grateful appreciation. 



That this book may give pleasure and be of use to all who strive 

 to make our State even more attractive by adding to the beauties of 

 its landscape and gardens, is the earnest hope of 



THE AUTHOR. 



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