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the many amateurs who engage in gardening as a recreation. The 

 help of experts in various special branches of fruit-growing has 

 been secured, and their several names appear above the chapters they 

 have contributed. 



The methods practised in America, France, and the Channel 

 Islands are also described by competent authorities in each of those 

 countries, in order that cultivators may be able to take advantage 

 of their advice if it should promise to lead to better results than 

 those at present obtained. It is also hoped that the numerous 

 sketches and photographic illustrations, which have been selected 

 primarily for their teaching value, will be found helpful. 



We are much indebted for the opportunity of illustrating various 

 fruits, fruit trees, &c., to Messrs. James Veitch & Sons, Limited ; 

 Thomas Rivers & Son ; Mackenzie & Moncur, Limited ; Thos. 

 Rochford & Sons ; Joseph Rochford ; Peter Kay, and James Walker ; 

 and for the outline drawings of fruits to members of Mr. George 

 Bunyard's family. 



Hearty thanks are also due to Mr. H. H. Thomas (sub-editor 

 of The Garden), who has rendered valuable assistance. 



GEORGE BUNYARD. 

 OWEN THOMAS. 



