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destitute of flavor. By far the best practice, is to ensure a uniform 

 crop whether grown for family use or for market. 



As to profit I am convinced no part of horticulture is more profita- 

 ble than the culture of grapes; the vine is comparatively hardy, and 

 generous in its production. The grapes grown without fire heat 

 sold readily at retail at 75 cents per pound; those forced and market- 

 ed in July, sold from $1 to $1.25 per pound. Much cheaper houses 

 than are generally erected, would answer every purpose. The cost 

 of labor it is impossible to estimate, having five houses to attend to, 

 and about two-thirds of my time out of doors. 



Very respectfully yours, 



. . GEO. KIDD. 



T. B. Wakemam, Esq. 



