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will grow in soil of any colour, with manure and 

 shelter ; they are saleable in America, from January 

 until July, when the market is supplied with the 

 native growth. For directions in packing, see April. 



We have now seen what may be done with a 

 soil and climate so favourable for the production of 

 such a variety of European and tropical fruits and 

 vegetables. 



Let us hope that the agricultural associations of 

 England and Scotland may not remain indifferent to 

 the advance of agriculture in Bermuda; also that 

 the Home Government, which has so liberally aided 

 in England the application of geological science to all 

 branches of industry, may remember that the agricul- 

 turists of Bermuda are at a distance of 3,000 miles 

 from the focus of inventions and reference. 



"Would such a movement in England have no reac- 

 tion on Bermuda? 



In my opinion, no one deserves a greater sympathy 

 from England than the settler in these islands, and 

 no colony will react more beneficially on the welfare 

 of the mother country than Bermuda. 



