vi rUBLISHBR'S PREFACE. 



and not adapted to orcliards." Those who have only 

 a limited space, and wish to grow pears, apples, and 

 other fruits, can, by the system of pinching and root- 

 pruning combined, keep their trees as small as pot 

 specimens. The selection of varieties given here is 

 that suited to Mr. Eivees's climate and loc:ility, and 

 includes some that are not considered valuable with 

 us. The American gardener will, of course, con>ult 

 home authorities in making out his list of varieties. 



New Yobk, April, 1866. 



