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both of which are excellent performances. Walter began the 

 study of his art at Raith, but removed to England, and obtained 

 the place of head Gardener to the Marquis ofTownseud atRain- 

 hara Hall, in .Suffolk, the Gardens of which however are no 

 records of his skill. He returned to Scotland and he obtained 

 a similar situation at Wemyss Castle. He finally settled at 

 Edinburgh about 1797 as a Horticultural Designer and Author. 

 in 1810 he undertook an extensive tour through England, for 

 the purpose of visiting our principal seats and plantations, to 

 obtain materials for his " Planters Calendar"- This work was 

 scarcely commenced when he died suddenly in March, 1011. 



His works are of first authority, and rank as the equals of 

 those of Abercrombie, being the result of long practice during 

 an enlightened era of our Art. He was author of the following 

 works, 



1 The Scotch Forcing Gardener; together with instructions 

 on the management of the Green-house, Hot-walls, &c. 

 Illustrated with plates. Edinburgh. 1798. 8vo. 



2. The Practical Planter ; or a Treatise on Forest Planting: 

 comprehending the culture and management of planted and 

 natural Timber ; also the management of Hedges, Fences, 

 and the construction of Stone Walls, &c. Edinburgh 

 1799. 8vo. 



/ 3. The Villa Garden Directory: or monthly Index of Work 

 to be done in the Town and Villa Gardens, Shrubberies, 

 Parterres, &c. Edinburgh. 1809. 8vo. 



^ 4. Tlie Gardener's Kalendar; or monthly directory of opera- 

 tions in every branch of Horticulture. Edinburgh. 1810. 

 8vo. 



S^ 5. The Planter's Kalendar ; or the Nurseryman and Foresler'i 



