INTRODUCTION. 



The cultivation of vegetables for sale grows annually in impor- 

 tance in the South, improved cars and rapid transit giving our far- 

 mers the advantage of distant markets, increasing both the demand 

 for "garden truck" and the profit on its cultivation. 



This has added to the interest felt in the questions, "what to 

 cultivate?" and "how to doit?" — and in this Almanac and Garden 

 Manual I have carefully considered these points in all their bear- 

 ings, and have given directions as to the proper time and methods 

 of cultivating vegetables in the South. 



The acknowledgments received for my Almanac and Garden 

 Manual in the past from all parts of the South, and the success met 

 by those who have followed the directions therein, attest the merits 

 of the publication, and are to me gratifying evidences of the most 

 satisfactory results. 



Quietly, and without ostentation, I have pursued my busi- 

 ness, aiming by integrity, promptness and strict attention to the 

 interest of my patrons, to merit their confidence and the good will of 

 the community in general; while the very liberal and constantly in- 

 creasing patronage received, is a practical and pleasant proof that I 

 have succeeded. 



Assuring my patrons that their continued favors will be duly 

 appreciated, and that no effort will be spared to make this publi- 

 cation annually of more benefit and assistance to the gardeners of 

 the South, 



I am, 



yours truly, 



RICHARD FROTSCHER. 



