VT PREFACE. 



of their popularity from long usage, and in such cases 

 I have stated their true character in comparison with 

 others. 



My object has been to prepare a convenient manual of 

 reference for amateur fruit-growers, nurserymen, and pro- 

 fessional gardeners, and to condense in a space as small 

 as possible all useful information respecting the varieties 

 of fruits mentioned. I have been particularly careful 

 in regard of the synonymes j and at the end of each of 

 the kinds of fruits I have given selections of varieties 

 for limited gardens, and for different situations and 

 aspects. In most cases I have given a synoptical ar- 

 rangement of the different fruits by which to facilitate 

 their identification; and I trust that the pains which 

 have been bestowed upon the work generally, will secure 

 for it a favourable reception, and an indulgent considera- 

 tion for any errors that inadvertently may have occurred. 



ROBERT HOGG. 



61, WINCHESTER STREET, PIMLICO. 

 Sept. 1st, 1860. 



