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No doubt it may be objected that I attempted to grow too many 

 varieties, but my answer is that my selection was made under 

 advice, and my planting was purposely more or less in the nature of 

 an experiment. Having grown so large a variety, and noted the 

 results for over fifteen years, I feel I am in a position to give other 

 amateurs the benefit of my experiences. Of course I do not profess 

 to write for the enlightenment of the professional fruit-grower. 



The following are my brief notes of the character of the seasons 

 each year : — 



1902. — Dry summer. 



1903. — Wet summer. 



1904. — Cold and dry summer. 



1905. — Late spring frosts. Dry summer. 



1906. - — Cold spring. Very dry and hot July and August. 



1907. — Cold spring. Wet and cold summer. 



1908. — Late spring. Dry and wet periods alternating, 



1909. — Cold, showery summer. Mild autumn. 



1910. — Cold, showery summer. Mild autumn. 



1911. — Cold spring. Hot, dry summer. 



1912. — Early spring. Very wet summer. 



1913. — Cold spring. Hot July ; mild autumn. 



1914. — Very early spring. Late frost (but did no damage). Fine, 

 warm autumn. 



