30 GENERAL REMARKS. 



the operation, it is needless to apply it, unless there are para- 

 mount advantages to be gained, the reverse of which would 

 be the case, under ordinary circumstances, with the gene- 

 rality of those plants not thus designated. 



Instead of answering any more queries, I think I shall for 

 the future follow the example of the truly eccentric Aber- 

 nethy, and refer all enquirers for information to my books, 

 which contain an answer to every important question that 

 has been put to me on the subject of gardening 'since I 

 became an author. 



T. BRIDGEMAN. 



* # * PREVIOUS to the commencement of our Catalogue, it 

 may be necessary to remind the reader, that the directions 

 which follow are founded on the results of practical experi- 

 ence in the vicinity of NEW- YORK CITY, where the soil is 

 generally susceptible of gardening operations toward the 

 end of March. These directions may, however, be applied 

 to all other parts of the UNITED STATES, by a minute observ- 

 ance of the difference in temperature. 



In the extreme northern parts of the State of New- York, 

 as well as in all other places similarly situated, the directions 

 for the beginning of April will apply to the latter end of 

 the same month, with very few exceptions. 



In our SOUTHERN STATES, the directions for APRIL, 

 which may be considered as the first gardening month in the 

 EASTERN, WESTERN, and MIDDLE STATES, will apply to Janu- 

 ary, February, or to whatever season gardening operations 

 may commence in the respective States. 



In the varied climates of each particular State, if the same 

 rule of application be pursued in accordance with the Calen- 

 dar, success is certain. 



