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men, who are making their construction a branch of 

 their business ; and now that glass is so considerably 

 reduced in price, I do not doubt that these cases 

 will be very generally adopted, by those for whom 

 these remarks are chiefly intended. 



I have now done with the subject, and have given 

 what I know, and have practised, regarding the cul- 

 ture of Alpines, and if others would do the same, it 

 might prove the means of elucidating the treatment 

 best adapted for this tribe of plants generally. 



I am not aware of any separate treatise extant 

 on the cultivation of Alpine-plants. In M'Intosh's 

 Practical Gardener (a work worthy of a place in 

 every library) are the only remarks I have seen 

 written on the subject; and from the preceding 

 pages, it will be seen, that although I differ from 

 him on some things, I nevertheless agree with him in 

 most points. The subject is more generally discussed 

 in Horticultural periodicals, indicating an attention 

 to these hitherto comparatively neglected objects, 

 and I hope soon to see more of these discussions. 

 In short, this is given with a good intent, and, I 

 trust, will prove effectual in assisting and drawing 

 general attention to this lovely family. 



M Sweets of the wild ! uncultured, blowing, 

 Neglected, in luxuriance glowing; 

 From the dark ruins frowning near, 

 Your charms in brighter tints appear, 



And richer blush assume; 

 You smile with softer beauty crowned, 

 While all is desolate around, 

 Like sunshine on a tomb." 



