ON AN "KNAMKNTAL STAGE t"U A FLOWER-GARDEN'. 



ARTICLE II. — On an Ornamental Stage for a small 

 Flower -Garden, S;c. By Ax Old Subscriber. 



The truly delightful and rational recreation enjoyed in the cul- 

 tivation of flowers has engaged the attention of persons in every 

 period of life, even from childhood to extreme old age, and from 

 the inmates of a palace to those of the humblest dwelling. Nor is 

 attempts at a successful culture confined to the salubrious air of a 

 country situation, but even in large and crowded towns, in places 

 of a very confined and disadvantageous nature, where ihere is the 

 small plot of ground, there the temple of Flora rears its lovely 

 structure. 



With a view to contribute in some degree to an appropriation of 

 such small compartments to the best advantage, the accompanying 

 plans and suggestions are forwarded for insertion in the Floricul- 

 lural Cabinet. 



a n The plan (Jig. I.) represents 



a section of a stage containing a 

 series of elevated troughs, laying 

 at an angle of about fifty degrees. 

 •Such may be continued to any 

 required height, so as to conceal 

 any disgraceful object which may 

 previously have been in view 

 from a window, &c, or to give a 

 better finish to the end of a gar- 

 den. The structure may be 

 built of wood, (old ship planks 

 would answer well,) or of bricks; 

 and if the troughs were based 

 upon the segment of an arch, the 

 space underneath would be useful 

 for other purposes. The drainage, which is shown by the dotted 

 part, would be quite complete for the required purpose ; it may be 

 formed of oyster-shells, gravel, or any other suitable material. 

 The lowest trough is deeper than the others, so that whatever is 

 planted in it may be seen above the tops of any plants which may 

 bo grown in a border at die front ; or a number of hanging plants 

 might be planted at the front of the trough, in order fo hang down 

 and conceal the frame-work, whether of wood or brick. If ihv 



