20 INTRODUCTION. 



arity of the plants here presented, may, in 

 some degree, detract from the novelty ex- 

 pected in every new garden that is laid open 

 to the public. The Author has endeavoured 

 to plant his beds amusingly, as an induce- 

 ment to lead those into the study of plants, 

 who have not yet entered on that delightful 

 pursuit ; and although his parterres may not 

 present that science which the learning of the 

 present day demands, he flatters himself that 

 no weed will be found so obnoxious as to 

 offend the most refined delicacy. 



