CONTENTS. 



Publishers' Preface 5 



Preface to the Revised Edition 7 



Prom the Preface to the First Edition 8 



CHAPTER I. 



Formation and Management of Gardens in General 11 



CHAPTER H. 



Soils— Their Characteristics 20 



CHAPTER III. 



The Improvement of the Soil 25 



CHAPTER IV. 



Manures 30 



CHAPTER V. 



Manures— Their Sources and Preparation 42 



CHAPTER VI. 



Rotation of Crops 60 



CHAPTER VH. 



Hot-beds, Cold Frames, and Pits 67 



CHAPTER VIH. 



Garden Implements 73 



CHAPTER IX. 



Propagation of Plants 87 



CHAPTER X. 



Budding and Grafting 112 



CHAPTER XI. 



Pruning and Training 122 



CHAPTER XH. 



Transplanting 134 



CHAPTER XIII. 



Mulching, Shading, and Watering 140 



CHAPTER XIV. 



Protection from Frost 152 



CHAPTER XV. 



Insects and Vermin \ 156 



CHAPTER XVI. 



Vegetables— Description and Culture , .161 



CHAPTER XVII. 



Fruits— Varieties and Culture v . 334 



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