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practically free from acids, are the most suitable. 

 This has been specially recognised by the National 

 Cider Institute at Longashton, Bristol, and they have 

 propagated a quantity of the best recognised varieties 

 for distribution amongst the growers, and beyond this 

 their expert analyses and reports on the local Apples 

 and the Cider made from them. There is no reason why 

 Somerset, Devonshire and Hereford should have the 

 manufacture in their hands entirely. Cider is very 

 wholesome, and is especially refreshing, and would to 

 many constitutions be better than other drinkables at 

 four to ten times the price. Through the exertions of 

 Mr. Radcliffe-Cooke, M.P. for Hereford, a great impetus 

 has been given to Cider making ; and the Cider works 

 of Messrs. Bulmer, of Hereford, are a notable example 

 of well directed scientific knowledge, combined with 

 commercial activity, and they well deserve the success 

 attained. 



