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GAEDEXIXG FOR THE SOUTH. 



The chief original features then, of this work, are, that 

 it endeavors to give more or less information upon the 

 whole subject of gardening ; and information, too, that is 

 practically adapted to our climate, habits, and require- 

 ments. In the fruit garden department, especially, a good 

 deal of new matter is to be found. Throughout the en- 

 tire work, processes are frequently described, and meth- 

 ods of culture given, which are suited only to climates 

 and seasons like our own. Those varieties of plants and 

 trees are pointed out which experience has proved are best 

 adapted to our orchards and gardens. * * * * 



Unusual prominence is also given to the general subject 

 of manures, as they are the foundation, not only of suc- 

 cessful gardening, but of profitable husbandry. Besides 

 the various works consulted, the experience of horticul- 

 tural friends has been freely communicated. Valuable 

 hints have been derived from He v. Mr. Johnson and Mr. 

 Thurmond, of Atlanta, Prof. J. P. Waddel, Dr. M. A. 

 Ward, and Dr. James Camak, of Athens, Right Rev. 

 Bishop Elliott, of Savannah, Dr. J. C. Jenkyns and Mr. 

 Affleck, of Miss. ; and especially from J. Van Buren, of 

 Clarksville, Ga., whose successful efforts to make known 

 and diffuse native Southern varieties of the apple, rendered 

 him a public benefactor. It is hoped we shall yet see a 

 work on fruit trees from his pen. 



If this treatise, with all its imperfections, shall in any 

 degree increase the love of gardening among us ; if it 

 shall cause orchards to nourish, shade trees to embower, 

 and flowers to spring up around any Southern home, the 

 author's purpose is accomplished. 



