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planted as early in the month as possiLic, as many of 

 tiic forward kinds will now begin to vegetate. For 

 directions on this head, sec the former months, and 

 Section I. 



Deciduons hedges of all kinds may also yet be 

 planted, whether as fences or screens ; but the 

 sooner in the month the better, especially if the 

 soil be dry and light, that they may get established 

 before the drought set in. 



Of hoeing and dressing off the Shrubbiy, 

 Now let the pruning and dressing of these plants 

 be finished, if not already dene. (See February). 

 Also, the digging amongst them ; hoeing, raking 

 and dressing oft' the surface, as already hinted; by 

 which all shrubs and flowers are set oif to great ad- 

 vantage. 



Evergreens, and the deciduous-kinds just opening 

 into leai^, form a delightfid and gratifying sight at 

 this season ; which is heightened, and a better effect 

 g-ivjen to the whole, by neatly dressing off the ground 

 among them ; by new hoeing, raking, and rolling 

 the walks and alleys ; and by trimming their edg- 

 ings, whether of grass, or of other plants^ as box, 

 thrift, daisy, or the like. 



Of forming Grass Walks and Verges, 

 There are two ways of forming grass-v/alks, plats, 

 or verges, viz. by sowing, and hy laying down turf. 

 Where this is to be done to any considerable ex- 

 tent, it is evident that the former method is that to 

 be chosen, on account of the labour and expense s\t- 



