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go on and I have only experimented in a 
small way, chiefly on the Mexican stock; 
however, from experience I might say 
that as a stock as seen here I shall not fa¬ 
vor it in future, for it pushes forth into 
growth much earlier in our locality than 
the West Indian or Guatemalan, therefore 
leaves us open to danger if a cold snap 
comes along. 
In conclusion, we must be thorough in 
all our work and hope that this nutritive 
food may stand us in good stead. 
