192 On enriching the Soil of Gardens. 



in his trenches, and every decayed leaf, or withering stalk, 

 will immediately be hid beneath the surface of the ground, 

 and converted into a source of fruitfulness and plenty. 



It is with great deference that I offer these suggestions to 

 one so much more experienced than myself, in every thing 

 that relates to Horticulture. If, however, you should think 

 them of any value, you will perhaps be induced to try the 

 experiment I have mentioned in your own garden, and to 

 bring the result before the public with greater advantages 

 than I can hope to give to it. 



I have the honour to be, Sir, 



your very obedient Servant, 



James Venables. 



Buckland Newton, Dorsetshire, 

 December 20, 1815. 



