iv PREFACE. 
tical farmers. I have therefore endeavored to give the how rather 
than the why, the practical rather than the theoretical. ‘The man 
of letters will also undoubtedly find much to criticise in the literary 
character of the book; this fault I regret more than others can ; 
but if I have so expressed myself that the reader can get my mean. 
ing, I shall be content. The book was written for the purpose 
of showing others how to benefit themselves, and while doing it to 
conduce to the wealth of the country. If it shall aid in awaking a 
more general interest in our noble forest trees, causing them to be 
more fully appreciated, not only for their intrinsic worth, but 
"because they are of the many blessings bestowed by the Creator upon 
this our country, then my object will be fully accomplished. 
Woopsmer, March 30th, 1866. 
