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pleased to say that at the time of writing this (Au- 
gust 2d, 1869) the same trees have a fair crop, I 
should estimate that there are two-thirds as many as 
last year.” 
From practical experience, we are thoroughly con- 
vinced that pear culture can be made to pay a large 
profit, and that it is a safe investment when fruit 
growers are willing to comply with all the require- 
ments. We have found it profitable, although, dur- 
ing our apprenticeship, we met with many reverses. 
But, instead of being discouraged by these draw- 
backs, they only incited extra efforts on our part. 
