VI PREFACE. 



Catalogue. The accompanying Glossary will elucidate the va- 

 rious abbreviations in the Catalogue part of the Work. The 

 second part comprises the plans of the Parterres, Pleasure 

 Grounds, Greenhouses, Plant Stove, Heathery, and other erec- 

 tions, with a description of the different subjects enumerated, the 

 soil, and the general management best adapted for the growth of 

 the Cape, Botany Bay, and other exotic Plants. The third part 

 is confined to the plans and details relative to the Kitchen Garden 

 department, with lists of the fruits cultivated; and comprises 

 numerous designs for the erection of Forcing-Houses, Culi- 

 nary Pits, &c. with an account of the materials best adapted 

 for their erection, and mode of heating by Hot- water pipes, 

 &c. ; and lastly, the general routine of culture pursued, through- 

 out the year, in the Forcing Department. 



Much, if any success, that may have attended my practice, 

 must be attributed to the very liberal assistance afforded me by 

 His Grace the Duke of Bedford, who has been always anxious 

 to have the various Horticultural improvements introduced, and 

 their efficiency put to the test, in the Woburn Abbey Gardens. 



I venture to hope, that the details and numerous illustrations 

 will be of some assistance to the Noblemen and Gentlemen who 

 have improvements in contemplation, and even be of some ser- 

 vice to those who have already carried them into effect. 



