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letters. Do you wish some root grafts
(Apple) in the spring - in exchange
for something from your nursery?
If so I will give you a good trade.
[page torn] cks for grafting or bud-
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Can I procure a few plum scions from
you? I have had first rate success in
grafting them on young native stocks at
the collar, "earthing up" to top of scions.
I am now grafting - slowly for want
of efficient help - have a little
more than 50,000 set, and stocks
enough to make up 200,000. If you
have more hands apply than you
wish to employ please send me
one and I will furnish him steady
work at good rates of wages.
With best wishes for the prosperity of
yourself and all your fathers family

I am Yours Truly,
C. B. Galusha