INTRODUCTION 



I have much pleasure in laying before my friends and customers the 

 fourteenth annual edition of my 



^Imanac and Garden J^anual, 



which, like good wine, improves with age, judging by the yearly increas- 

 ing demand for it. 



I have now passed the T\^^NTY-FIFTH, — the Silver Anniversary of 

 my entrance into the Seed Business, and the most gratifying fact that 

 marks the memories that span that period is, that I have earned the con- 

 fidence and esteem of my patrons, by the energy, promptness and honor- 

 able dealing, which has ever been my pride and care to show to one and 

 all. 



I have an extensive stock, both domestic and foreign, embracing 

 several new varieties which will be valuable to the trade. 



I would here remark that I never rush untried articles upon my cus- 

 tomers, under the plea of ' ' JSToveUies .' ' When I recommend something 

 new, you may be sure that it has been well tested and is worthy of your 

 attention. 



My aim in presenting this work annually to the farmers and garden- 

 ers of the South, is to give in a plain, concise and intelligible manner, 

 such practical instructions and directions as will aid them in their work, 

 and while I am necessarily careful in the distribution of my Manual, all 

 those who desire the information it contains are heartily welcome to its 

 benefits. 



Grateful for the constantly increasing trade of the past twenty-five 

 years, and pledging in the future as in the days that are gone by, prompt 

 and careful attention to all favors, I am. 



Yours truly, 



EICHARD FROTSCHER. 



