TREE PEDDLERS. 83 
freight will not average more than one-quarter, for 
one hundred one-year old will not occupy more 
space than twenty-live or thirty two-years old trees. 
Persons who are about purchasing fruit trees 
should in all cases buy of some responsible nursery- 
man, who has his reputation at stake for what he 
sells. It is a well known fact among the trade, that 
a nurseryman who sends out well grown trees, and 
true to name, will build up a larger business in this 
way, than by using freely printer’s ink. 
Do not be induced to buy from peddlers, unless 
you are certain they are the authorized agents of 
some well-known nursery. ‘They are, im most cases, 
supplied with exaggerated and extra colored prints 
of different kinds of fruit, to tempt those unac- 
quainted with the original. Many of these persons 
represent themselves as the agents of responsible 
nurseries, with whom, in fact, they have no con- 
nection. It would be to the interest of all to sup- 
press this traffic ; it not only cheats the public, but it 
does great injury to the business. If the nursery is 
not too far distant, it is the best plan to go there in 
person, examine and select what you want. Point 
out a specimen of the size and shape wanted. In 
making such a selection, the price may be a little 
higher, but you can afford to pay a few cents 
advance on the regular price for a tree that is well 
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