FAKE WELL. 
-Twenty-six years have passed away since the Botanic 
Garden first sought the favour of the public. That favour 
has been extensively awarded it ; and the writer can but 
avail himself of the present opportunity, of gratefully ac- 
knowledging the many instances he has received of kind 
assistance, and distinguished marks of approbation. 
The cultivation of flowers, a quarter of a century ago, 
was, comparatively, confined to the upper classes. This 
maik of superior civilization has, of late years, greatly ex- 
tended through every grade of society. Ignorance hereof 
is becoming rare ; and it must be evident to all, that as an 
acquaintance with the works of creation is extended, so the 
Omnipotence and Beneficence of the Creator become the 
more duly appreciated and venerated. 
The early part ot this work includes the greater portion 
of the most favourite plants of the open flower borders. 
