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in many respects, imperfectly; but yet it is hoped it 

 contains such an exposition of principles and practices 

 as cannot fail to diffuse among the inexperienced 

 much needed information. All doubtful theories, and 

 whatever had not a direct practical bearing on the sub- 

 jects treated, have been excluded, both for the sake of 

 brevity, and to avoid anything calculated to mislead. 

 The principles and practices set forth are not new, 

 visionary, nor doubtful, but such as are taught and prac- 

 tised by the most accomplished cultivators of the day, 

 and have been successfully carried out in the daily opera- 

 tions of our own establishment. 



For the sake of convenient reference, the different 

 branches of the subject have been separated into four 

 parts. The Jirsi treats of general principles, a knowl- 

 edge of the structure, character, and functions of the 

 different parts of trees, modes of growth, bearing, etc., 

 etc. ; soils, manures, modes of j^ropagation, etc. This 

 must be the groundwork of the study of tree culture. 

 The second treats of the nursery. The third of planta- 

 tions, orchards of different kinds, gardens, etc.; their 

 laying out and management, and of the pruning and 

 training of trees in different forms. The fourth con- 

 tains abridged descriptions of the best fruits, a chapter 

 on gathering and preserving fruits, another on diseases 

 and insects, and another on the implements in common 

 ase. 



P. B. 



Moupi Bope Garden and Nurseries, \ 



BOCHESTEB, N. Y, J 



