VI INTRODUCTION. 



For the poetry interspersed throughout this volume, I have 

 drawn largely on "Flora Domestica," a pleasant English 

 work. 



In the directions for making walks, laying box edgings, 

 &c., I am indebted to an experienced gardener, and to Mr. 

 McMahon's old work on gardening, in connection with my 

 own experience and observation. 



J. B. 



Boston, Feb. 14, 1851. 



