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the roots are supposed to extend, the evils of deepplan'ing will be mitigated, 

 it being understood that the surface is never to be afterwards dug. The 

 fibrous roots are, by this treatment, tempted to come up to the surface in 

 search of the nourishment afforded by the manure ; and, whenever the greater 

 number of the roots of a tree are near the surface, from the greater warmth 

 in summer, and the influence of the air, it is certain to blossom and bear 

 well, and, without being over-luxuriant, to be in a thriving state. 



235. The only remaining subject connected ivith the renovation of suhurhan 

 gardens, is that of insects and other vermin. — Where these have not been kept 

 down by vigilant attention, the soil, owing to the state of closeness and 

 dampness in which small gardens usually are kept, will be found teeming 

 with snails, slugs, and worms ; and the shoots of the trees with the eggs of 

 moths and other insects. In winter, the snails and slugs will be found col- 

 lected, for shelter and protection, under evergreens, among stones, or any 

 similar materials that afford them shelter, and in the crevices of walls, &c. 

 The most effectual mode, when they are in large quantities, is, to collect 

 them by hand, and then destroy them ; and, when they are less numerous, to 

 water every part of the garden thoroughly and repeatedly with clear lime 

 water, which, when it comes in contact with their bodies, effectually destroys 

 snails, slugs, and worms. The eggs of insects attached to the trees should 

 be rubbed off with a hard brush, and then collected by hand; and, early in 

 spring, the progress of any that remain should be watched, and tobacco-water, 

 lime-water, or soapsuds (which operate in the same manner as lime-water, 

 but are longer retained on the plant, in consequence of the greasy medium 

 in which the alkali is enveloped), should be applied as soon as the insects are 

 hatched. 



236. In general, we may observe that, though there may be some advantage 

 in taking possession of a large garden, which has been planted for some years, 

 on account of the fruit-trees being in a bearing state, and the ornamental 

 trees being of a sufiicient size to produce considerable effect, there is none 

 whatever in occupying an old subm-ban garden. With all such, the best 

 mode will generally be found to be, to root up all the trees and shrubs, and 

 renovate the garden by improving the soil, &c., laying out afresh, and 

 replanting entirely. 



§ 6. — The Garden Tools required in a Suburban Garden. 



237. A garden engine is of the greatest use in a suburban garden, as it 

 affords the greatest facility for watering the leaves of plants, with the least 

 possible trouble ; and where this caimot be obtained, a syringe is indispensa- 

 ble. Two or three watering-pots will also be required, and at least one 

 should have a very fine rose. 



238. 7'he principal implements required will be a spade, a small iron rake, 

 a s)\iall fork, and a hoe ; a trowel, and a secateur or pruning shears. A pair 

 of steps, a large pair of scissors, and a hammer for driving nails into the wall 

 in training, will also be useful ; and a small mowing machine may be added, 

 if expense be not an object. 



