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The space of two feet in widtli, one foot from the edges of the lot 

 intended for flowers, should be trenched two feet deep, and filled 

 with loam and manure, taking care to rake out all the stones ; for 

 balhs require a light and rich soil. 



There being a border six feet wide in front of the lots, and a 

 space of at least six feet between them, and a still greater one in the 

 rear, these can be planted with ornamental trees, shrubs, and flowers, 

 which will be sufficient for all the purposes of shade and embellish- 

 ment ; and where there are deciduous forest trees now growing in 

 the immediate vicinity, especially if of a large size, it will not be proper 

 to multiply them, lest the lots be too much overshadowed and ob- 

 scured ; neither should the shrubs be numerous. The general appear- 

 ance of the whole grounds, should be that of a well-managed park, 

 and the lots only so far ornamented with shrubs and flowers, as to 

 constitute rich borders to the avenues and pathways, without giving 

 to them the aspect of a dense and wild coppice, or a neglected gar- 

 den, whose trees and plants have so multiplied and interlaced their 

 roots and branches, as to completely destroy all that airinesss, grace, 

 and luxuriance of growth, which good taste demands. 



As the list of ornamental shrubs and plants, suitable for the decora- 

 tion of lots and avenues, would be too extensive for this publication, 

 the proprietors of lots Avill do well to consult an experienced gardener 

 or nursery-man, in reference to the species which are best suited to 

 particular soils, and which will secure a succession of flowers through- 

 out the season. Messrs. Winships of Brighton, Mr. Carter at the 

 Botanic Garden, or Mr. Haggerston on the premises, can give the 

 requisite information, and, in most cases, furnish the plants desired. 

 For the Committee, 



H. A. S. DEARBORN, 

 President of the Massachusetts Horticultural Society, 



