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MURAL GARDENING. 



inasmuch as the nibble used in filling- the drains and forming the 

 walks, in connection with the stratum beneath, prevents the 

 indulgence of the natural tendency which the roots have of 

 seeking their way into the soil, either adjoining or beneath 

 them. 



Section of Proposed Plan of Protected Trellises. 



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A. Uprights with the bottoms unsawn. F. Soil 1 8 inches deep, 



B. Top sash. G. Hubble for Drainage. 



C. Front sash. H. Gravel. 



D. Ventilator at back on hinges. I. Drains. 



E. Row of Drainbricks to convey w ater ta gratings. 



XVII. — Mural Gardening. By Peter Mackenzie, West Plean, 



Stirling. 



(Communicated November 26, 1849.) 



Gardening at the present day is divided into many branches 

 We have landscape-gardening, teaching us how to lay out our 

 grounds to the best advantage, how to plant our v/oods and dis- 

 pose of our water, how to build our houses, and make our roads, 

 fences, and walks, so that we may gain the world's applause. 

 We have kitchen-gardening, teaching us how an abundant supply 

 of esculents may be obtained at all seasons of the year. We 

 have flower-gardening in many a style and character, besides 

 market-gardening, botanic gardening, window-gardening, &c. 7 

 and another may be added to the list, namely, mural or wall 

 gardening. 



Many are in love with flowers, but have little space to spare 

 for them ; they would take delight in watching the beautiful 



