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CONTENTS. 



INTRODUCTION. 





Pleasures of Gardening How conducive to health Early taste 

 for Gardening in England Pleasure-gardens at Theobalds 

 Gardening for ladies - page 9 12 



CHAPTER I. 



GENERAL REMARKS. 



Situation for a Flower-garden On improving the soil Aspect and 

 choice of Flowers Monthly Roses Rustic Stages Garden 

 Tools, and Working Dress India-rubber shoes indispensable 



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 CHAPTER If. 



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LAYING OUT. 



Arrangement of Plants Root-houses Annuals Biennials Pe- 

 rennials Planting out beds Amelioration of Soils Monthly 

 Lists of Flowers Destructive habits of Hares and Rabbits, 

 Snails, Earwigs, Mildew and Blight Neatness and Order in- 

 dispensable in a well-kept Garden Spring Plants List of Pe- 

 rennials 19 39 





