INTRODUCTION. XI 



individual article of life, may be traced to the 

 same source. 



With a view to avoid confusion, which often 

 occurs by subjects of this nature, following in 

 one continued narrative, I have also arranged 

 the second part in chapters and paragraphs, so 

 that the reader may refer with ease to any 

 subject he may have immediate cause to consult. 

 The paragraphs, it will be perceived, are for the 

 most part concise, at the same time giving 

 ample instructions on each subject under 

 separate heads. 



The chapters, as a whole, will contain a suf- 

 ficiently elaborate account of the principal fruits 

 for forcing, in which their general management 

 will be so explained as to render the contents 

 not only of use to the practical man as a refer- 

 ence for his general guide, but will also, by the 

 clearness of the rules laid down, be found of 

 such service to young practitioners in gardening, 

 and even to the amateur, that by perseverance 

 and application they may attain the height of 



