INTRODUCTION. 
In presenting to my friends and patrons the 
Twelfth Annual Edition of my Almanac and Garden Manual, 
I have sincere pleasure in congratulating them upon the great advance 
made in that special branch of commerce, Vegetables for the Markets, in 
which we are mutually interested. 
Although I have exercised great care in the distribution of this work, 
desiring to place it only in the hands of those who practically benefit by 
its instructions, the inquiry for it has increased year by year, so that the 
supply has not equalled the demand; therefore, I shall publish of the 
present issue a still larger edition. 
The information contained in these pages is based upon the actual 
experience of many years, and its correctness and value are well attested 
by the success attained by those who have followed the instructions given. 
The many friendly and flattering encomiums bestowed upon my 
ALMANAC AND GARDEN Manuat, and the steady increase in my business 
are gratifying evidences that my efforts towards the development and 
improvement of this important branch of Southern industry have been 
appreciated. 
With assurances of my continued devotion to their interests, I tender 
to my patrons many thanks for their liberal favors in the past. 
Yours Very Truly, 
RICHARD FROTSCHER. 
