-i INTRODUCTION. 



Tlioug'h it is admitted that there are lovers of flowers who are equally 

 attached to the other Lrauches ol Horticulture, Arboriculture, &c. yet 

 a far greater portion are what is usually denomiuated Florists only. 

 To such persons, the purchasing of the works referred to, much unne- 

 ccssaiy expence had to be incurred. This circumstance has frequently 

 been a source of complaint made to us, since we commenced (being the 

 original projector of that Publication) the Horticultural Register: the 

 bringing forward of the present Work will we trust obviate the evil 

 complained of. 



We are not bringing forward " The Floricultural Cabinet and 

 Florist's Magazine" with a view of being rival to any existing work, 

 but to aflbrd an opportunity to those persons desirous of it, of purchasing 

 a work which will be soicly devoted to the object slated, and thus aid- 

 ing as au auxiliary to forward the interests of gardening. 



The nature of the Floricultural Cabinet, &c. will he such as to 

 comprise Original Communications from our friends, select Extracts 

 from other Works, of every thing useful and interesting connected with 

 Floriculture; Lists and Descriptions of the newest and handsomest 

 flowering Plants, with Engravings of those possessing superior merit 

 will be regularly given ; also Plans of Stoves, Greenhouses, Conserva- 

 tories, and other Plant Structures, Flower Gardens, Grounds, &c. No 

 expence will be spared so as to have them executed in a correct and 

 superior manner. 



A monthly Floricultural Calendar will be given in each number, so 

 as to give instruction for the ensuing month. 



An annual List of the newest and handsomest Plants will be added, 

 with appropriate connected references. 



The Work will be printed on a small type, to give as much matter 

 as possible in each number, and the aiTangement will be classed so as 

 to he referred to with the greatest readiness. 



The greatest simplicity in expression will be attended to, so that each 

 Article may be clearly luiderstood by every reader. 



To effect the above objects in the most useful and acceptable manner, 

 the Conductor invites the co-operation of Floricultural friends, to com- 

 municate through the medium of this publication the result of any 

 improvements or other interesting subjects of the nature required. Ac- 

 counts of new, rare, or interesting Plants, whether Exotic or Hardy, 

 Lists of all Horticultural and Florist's Meetings, &c. &c. any of which 

 will be very acceptable to, and gi-atefully acknowledged by, him. Whilst 

 connected with the Horticultural Register, the kindness of our friends 

 in transmitting communications to us was very highly flattering, and 

 being so extensive as to afford us a very considerable stock on hand' 



