THE MANUAL OF GARDENING. 
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of a few dollars is admissible, evergreens of rare and desirable 
variety may be procured at the Nurseries ; and if those of a me- 
dium size are purchased, quite a number may be obtained for a 
very moderate sum ; and in a few years, with proper attention, 
they will hare become quite conspicuous objects; a gratification 
to himself, an ornament to his neighbourhood, and in the eyes of 
many, of increased value to the farm or residence. 
Several of the pine family do not succeed well in the confined 
and smoky atmosphere of the city ; but as room is seldom found 
in city gardens for large growing trees, it is of the less import- 
ance; many of those of dwarf habit thrive admirably, indeed 
most of them, except those yielding turpentine in excess. 
Evergreens are, by many, thought to transplant with greater 
success in the spring; and on heavy land, we incline to that 
opinion : but when the soil is light, or well drained by a gravelly 
sub-stratum, transplanting in the autumn is equally secure. It 
should be observed, that as evergreens are violently acted on by 
wind, they require to be securely staked when newly planted. — 
For full remarks on transplanting, see page 16. 
Buxus. — The Arborescenes , or Tree-Box , both plain-leaved, 
and variegated, are ornamental, and may be clipped to suit the 
fancy. 
Cupressus thtjyoides, — the white cedar , has been but little 
cultivated as an ornamental tree; but where the grounds are 
extensive, deserves a place; it thrives best in damp situations, or 
on heavy loamy land. 
Ilex, Holly. — There are several species and varieties of the 
holly : one of which is indigenous, and forms a beautiful tree, 
clothed in winter with bright scarlet berries, which contrast 
cheerfully with its deep green, shining leaves. The familiar 
robin, and other birds, delight in the berries; and where the trees 
are planted in view, give a cheerful tone to the winter scene. 
The European varieties, which are handsomer than our own, do 
not support the winter of the middle states ; south of Virginia 
they would no doubt thrive, and prove quite an acquisition. 
Juniperus Suecia, the Swedish Juniper , is a dwarf, 
conical, rather cylindrical shaped, tree, adapted to small 
gardens; seldom rising higher than ten feet, unless when of 
great age, when it occasionally reaches eighteen feet, and, as it 
supports the confined air of the town, is, on that account, also, 
desirable. 
It is a native of Sweden, Denmark, and Norway, but found in 
a cultivated state throughout Europe ; and the older portions of 
the United States. The berries are used in the manufacture of 
gin; and in France for a kind of beer called genevretle. 
The I. Virginiana, or Red Cedar, of our country, is fully 
