PREFACE. 



concern to this kingdom. By this not having been properly- 

 adverted to, but left to the diredion of ignorant gardeners, or 

 common labourers, much difcouragement has been given to in- 

 clofmg with hedges ; and many perfons of fortune have, within 

 thefe few years, beftowed large fums in that way to very little, 

 purpofe. 



Several ufeful difcoveries are alfo fubjoined, on the improve- 

 ments that may be made by Grafting and Inoculation, on flocks 

 that will inlarge the fmailer kinds of plants, and render the 

 tender more hardy. _ 



Most af the modern authors on Gardening have boldly in- 

 cluded all its various parts,: This, I am afraid, is arrogating to . 

 themfelves a reach of fancy and genius, that few, if any, have 

 yet difcovered a juft title to. Had they confined their writings . 

 to fewer branches, they would have acquired more reputation, , 

 and been more ufeful to their country. And here, I humbly 

 think, Mr Pope's caution to thofe indifcreet men who launch 

 beyond their depth,. may with propriety be applied:. 



* ' One fcience only will one genius fit j 

 *' So vaft is art, fo narrow human wit : 



Not only bounded to peculiar arts, 

 *' But oft' in thofe confin'd. to fingle parts." 



I HAVE therefore in that refpe(5l endeavoured to avail myfelf, 

 from the unfuccefsful prefumption of others : Confcious as I am 

 of my contracSled abilities, and being doubtful of gratifying the 

 Public on the topics here prefented, I have confined them to 



