The Canadian Horticulturist. 



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Hmv to Plant. — Plow the whole land first, and fit it well. Level culture is 

 best. Dig holes by hand, broad and ample ; in hard soils make the holes larger 

 than in loose, mellow soils. Set the trees an inch or two deeper than they stood 

 in the nursery. Dwarf pears should be set three to six inches below the bud. 

 Get the soil thoroughly firmed about the roots. Leave no air spaces. Fill the 

 hole full enough to carry off surface water, and stamp the earth firmly about the 

 tree. 



A SUMMER HOUSE. 



The simple and attractive design shown here which was furnished the 

 Country Gentleman by Mr. Manly N. Cutter, Architect, New York. The 



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foundation consists of eight twelve-inch brick piers, on which rest sills 4x4, and 

 then beams, supporting 6-inch turned columns. The roof rafters are z \ 6, and 

 centre posts 4x4. The spindles for railings are i Y^ inch turned. Any wood 

 most convenient can be employed ; a close grained wood which is not quickly 

 attacked by the weather is to be preferred, It makes a very cosy little nook, 

 and looks well almost anywhere. 



