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CULINARY GARDENING. 



BOOK I. 



is still far inferior to the other exotic fruits that have been men- 

 tioned. They may be seen in great plenty at Hare wood Hall, 

 and the botanic garden of Liverpool. 



The cactus opuntia is said to produce a fruit little in- 

 ferior to the pine apple. It may easily be raised by a si- 

 milar culture, but with a greater degree of dry bottom heat. It 

 certainly demands a trial from the curious epicure. — See 

 Justice's British Gardener. 



As oranges are generally cultivated for show, they are re- 

 ferred to ornamental gardening. The best directions will be 

 found in " The Retired Gardener," and the best fruit and trees 

 in this country may be seen in the garden at Woodhall. There, 

 every species of oranges, lemons, limes, shaddocks, &c. are cul- 

 tivated in a variety of ways ; and, with a degree of success, 

 hitherto unparalleled in this kingdom. 



