ADVERTISEMENT. 
The Author begs to observe, that the Volume he now 
lays before the Public is the substance of observations and 
remarks which were noted down during an experience of 
more than twenty years in the best Gardens in various 
parts of south and north Britain: these remarks were 
originally intended merely for his own perusal as a book 
of occasional reference for the assistance of his memory : 
he has, however, at length been induced, by the advice 
of several Gardeners, (whose well-known scientific skill 
in their profession, give additional importance to their ap- 
probation,)to publish the substance of his notes and observa- 
tions in a condensed form he now endeavours to comply 
with that request; but the PubHc alone must determine 
how far his labours are worthy of patronage. 
He ventures, however, to express his confidence that 
this volume will be found, not only a useful guide and 
directory to the practised Gardener, but a pleasing and 
instructive companion to those Ladies and Gentlemen who 
take pleasure in the embellishment of their Gardens and 
Pleasure Grounds. 
