130 FLOWER GARDEN BOX EDGINGS. [MAHRC. 



perfection if they are cut closely ; that is, where the 

 wood of last year is cut to within a few eyes of the 

 wood of the previous year, at the same time having 

 regard to the shape that the plant is required to 

 take. Cut off the injured part of any of the evergreens 

 that have had their foliage much injured by the severity 

 of winter, leaving the part that is green, which is es- 

 sential to the support of these kinds of plants. 



Such work as can be done in this month, should not 

 be delayed, such as hoeing, digging, raking, and clear- 

 ing away all decayed leaves, and litter of e.very descrip- 

 tion that have been brought or blown in the garden, 



during autumn or winter. 







BOX EDGINGS 



May be planted any time this month, or beginning of 

 next, which in most seasons will be preferable. We 

 will give a few simple directions how to accomplish the 

 work. In the first place, dig over the ground deeply 

 where the edging is intended to be planted, breaking 

 the soil fine, and keeping it to a proper height, viz. 

 about one inch higher than the side of the walk ; but 

 the taste of the operator will best decide according to 

 the situation. Rake the surface even, and tread it 

 down with the feet, or beat it with the spade. Where 

 it gives most, continue to add, keeping the surface 

 at the desired height. If the edging is to be in a direct 

 line, either on a level or inclined plane, ^you may be 

 correctly and simply regulated by making the desired 

 level at each end of the line. Take three rods about 



