CONTENTS 
CHAPTER I. 
Introductory Observations 13 
Laying out the Garden 13 
Gravel Walks and Edgings 14 
On Planting 15 
On Transplanting Trees and Shrubs . 16 
Growth of Plants 17 
Manure 18 
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Bulbs in Water-glasses 19 
CHAPTER II. 
The Conservatory 20 
The Green-house 21 
The Cold Pit 21 
The Plant Verandah 22 
CHAPTER III. 
Hardy Ornamental Shrubs 43 
CHAPTER IV. 
Hardy Deciduous Trees 59 
CHAPTER V . 
Hardy Evergreen Trees 68 
CHAPTER VI. 
Hardy Vines and Creepers 73 
CHAPTER VII. 
Herbaceous Bulbous and Tuberous-rooted Flowers . . 76 
CHAPTER VIII. 
Annual, Biennial and Perennial Flowers 96 
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