THE CULTURE OF 



Of the Formation of Soils. 



Hence appears the importance of a uniform 

 attention in the cultivation of TREES, 

 SHRUBS, and PLANTS of all descriptions, that 

 they be accommodated with soil similar as 

 possible to their native original earth, in 

 order to being planted with success. 



That these plants will grow on any com- 

 mon soil is readily admitted; but without a 

 return by an adequate production of fruit, 

 the planter would be ill rewarded for his at- 

 tention and trouble. 



Of the various soils which have come 

 under our notice, that of rich light loam is 

 to be considered favorable, from its soft and 

 pliable temperature ; but which will admit 

 of considerable improvement, by the appli- 

 cation of soft bog earth, incorporated with 

 the most cool and rich manure, and will be 

 found amply to improve their culture; that 

 where the common earth is of the first men- 



