PART IV. 



AGRICULTURE. 



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After this general introduction to husbandry, 1 proceed to 

 that branch of it which is the immediate subject of this part, 

 viz. Agriculture; and I shall do nothing more than notice a few 

 particulars from the several parts of the science, chiefly to shew 

 their use in laying out the grounds of a residence, These I 

 shall arrange as follows : 



1. The improvement of the soil and surface. 2. The 

 improvement of the situation. 3. The culture of the vegeta- 

 bles used in agriculture. 4. Breeding, rearing, and fattening 

 of cattle. 5. The formation and management of farms. 



friend of mine, who some years ago, by the advice of a gardener and nursery-man, 

 formed a large garden, and built an uncommon number of hot-houses; the whole 

 upon such a bad plan, and in such an improper situation, that they are a perfect 

 nuisance to his place ; which is otherwise by nature and artificial planting equally 

 surprising, grand, and romantic. The garden walls, Hot-houses, masonry, and 

 sheds are almost one entire ruin ; nearly every pane of the glass in the hot-houses 

 is broken, from bad glazing, and an erroneous conceited opinion of making the panes 

 overlap an inch over each other. The wood-work is twisted, and of four times the 

 requisite size and weight. The garden is in a low moist bottom between hills, and 

 consequently subject to chilly damps and mildews. The whole cost several thou- 

 sand pounds ; and unless speedily improved will soon be a complete ruin. 



