IV PREFACE. 



gardens, by individuals who are well qualified for the purpose; the 

 cultivation of many rare liowers, and the growth of some valuable 

 vegetables. These are, however, but a few of the subjects treated 

 of, and which constitute only a small part of the original contri- 

 butions. 



In the next Volume it is intended to give more engravings, particu- 

 larly plans of some of the best green-houses, accompanied, per- 

 haps, in some instances, with the expense attending the erection of 

 the same. These, we anticipate, will be of great value not only to 

 gentlemen who wish to build, but to all our readers. The Original 

 Communications we intend shall be of the first character, and will 

 treat of those subjects which are considered of the most importance, 

 embracing every branch of horticulture. In the Reviciv depart- 

 ment we have promised aid, and such, we hope, as will enable us to 

 do justice to any work we may have the pleasure of noticing. Under 

 the head of Miscellaneous Intelligence will be collected together, no- 

 tices of the progress of horticulture in England, France, Germany, 

 Stc. ; and also all items of information which may be interesting to 

 the lover of gardening. Great attention will be given to the literary 

 character of the work. 



We might enlarge upon the objects of our Magazine, and point 

 out many benefits, which, we believe, it has been instrumental in 

 bringing about ; but we have already extended our limits. 



It is a source of the highest gratification to know that our zeal 

 to disseminate a taste for gardening pursuits, has not been unat- 

 tended with favorable results. Pursuing the study of Horticulture 

 as much from inclination as from interest, it will be our greatest am- 

 bition to promote its advancenent, in a high degree ; and a con- 

 sciousness that we are imparting knowledge and pleasure to any 

 class of individuals, will cause us to continue our exertions with 

 renewed vigor. To our friends who have so liberally favored us 

 with communications, we return our humble, heartfelt, thanks; their 

 kindness will long be remembered : we earnestly solicit them to 



continue their valuable assistance. 



C. M. H., 



P. B. H., Jr. 



Boston, jyovcmher, 1835. 



