iv CONTENTS. 



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PLUM. The means best adapted for the perfection of 



this fruit explained, - ... 124 



Fifty-three of the finest vaiieties of Plums described, - 126 



QUINCE. Its history, its use, and method of culture ex- 

 plained, -------- 131 



RASPBERRY. All the most celebrated species and varie- 

 ties enumerated, ------ 132 



Select descriptive list of Raspberries, - - - - 135 



STRAWBERRY. The valuable properties of the Straw- 

 berry, with directions for its cultivation, - - 136 



A descriptive list of the most esteemed species and 



varieties of Strawberries, 138 



WALNUT. Its use both as a fruit and timber tree, - 140 



CALENDAR AND INDEX. 



JANUARY. An essay on the importance of improving 

 the various species of fruit, by propagating none 

 but the finest specimens for seed, and by amelio- 

 rating the existing kinds by Cross Fertilization ; 

 which process is explained in a clear and compre- 

 hensive manner, ------ 143 



FEBRUARY. An attempt to prepare the young gardener 

 for the timely performance of his work in the or- 

 chard and fruit garden, in a judicious manner, by 

 directing his attention to such business as can be 

 done in unfavourable weather, that he may be en- 

 abled to give prompt attention to other important 

 business before the rise of the sap, and thus prevent 

 much anxiety and labour, 147 



MARCH. Directions for pruning Grape Vines, and Ap- 

 ple, Cherry, Pear, and Quince Trees; for culti- 

 vating Cranberries, Currants, Gooseberries, Rasp- 

 berries, &c.; for preparing the ground for the 

 reception of all kinds of fruit trees as soon as the 

 weather becomes favourable ; for supporting newly 

 planted trees by means of stakes, &c. ... 149 



