INTRODUCTION. 
The cultivation of vegetables for sale grows annually in impor¬ 
tance in the South, improved cars and rapid transit giving our farmers 
the advantage of distant markets increasing both the demand for “gar¬ 
den truck” and the profit on its cultivation. 
This has added to the interest felt in the questions, “what to culti¬ 
vate?” and “how to do it? v —and in my Almanac and Garden Manual I 
have carefully considered these points in all their bearings, and have 
given directions as to the proper time and methods of cultivating vege¬ 
tables in the South. 
The encomiums bestowed upon past numbers of my Almanac and 
Garden Manual, and the success met by those who have followed the 
directions therein, attest the merits of the publication, and are to me 
gratifying testimonials that my efforts have tended to build up, expand 
and make remunerative this branch of Southern industry. 
From all parts of the South have come to me endorsements of the 
utility and correctness of my informations, and compliments to my 
enterprise and energy, for all of which I tender my grateful acknowl¬ 
edgments. 
Quietly and without desire for show, I have pursued my business 
aiming by integrity, promptness and strict attention to the interests of 
my patrons, to merit the confidence and goodwill of the community 
in general, and the very liberal and constantly increasing patronage 
received is a practical and pleasant proof that I have succeeded. 
During the time of our Great Centennial Exposition, I expect and 
hope that thousands of my readers will visit New Orleans, and I here¬ 
by extend to them a cordial invitation to call at my store, when I will 
be pleased to show them such courtesies as are in my power. 
Assuring my patrons that their continued favors will be duly ap¬ 
preciated, and that no effort will be spared to make my Almanac and 
Garden Manual annually of more benefit and assistance to the garden¬ 
ers of the South, 
I am, 
yours truly, 
RICHARD FROTSCHER. 
