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they make a small place appear twice as large as it 
really is. Innumerable flower-pots, containing 
a great variety of beautiful asters, of which they 
are very fond, are sometimes arranged in a laby¬ 
rinth. When the asters are in full bloom, the pots 
arranged handsomely, near a piece of water, and the 
walks and alleys well lighted, at night, with va¬ 
riously colored lamps, a Chinese garden has the ap¬ 
pearance of one of those enchanted places we read 
of in the Arabian tales.” 
The country houses and gardens of the Pacha, 
and most of the rich inhabitants of Grand Cairo, are 
situated at Boulak. They are said to be well 
stocked with date and other palm trees, and with 
the grape and some other vegetables. 
Of the state of horticultural science in the North 
of Africa, some idea may be formed from the fol¬ 
lowing extract, given by Beechey, from a Moorish 
horticultural work. ££ When a palm tree refuses 
to bear,” says the Moorish author, “ the owner, 
armed with a hatchet, comes to visit it in company 
with another person. He begins, by observing 
aloud to his friend, in order that the date tree may 
hear him,—‘ I am going to cut down this worthless 
tree, since it no longer bears me any fruit.’ £ Have 
a care what you do,’ replies his companion, £ for I 
predict that, this very year, your tree will be cov¬ 
ered with dates.’ 6 No, no,’ cries the owner, £ I am 
determined to cut it down ; for I am certain it will 
produce me nothing;’ and then, approaching the 
tree, he proceeds to give it two or three strokes 
with the hatchet. The friend again interferes, and 
begs him to try one more season ; adding, that if it 
does not bear then, he will let him do as he pleases. 
The owner at length suffers himself to he persuad¬ 
ed, and retires without proceeding to further extre¬ 
mities The threat, however, and the few strokes 
inflicted with the hatchet, have always the desired 
effect; and the terrified palm tree never fails to pro¬ 
duce, the. same year, an abundant crop of dates.” 
The Isle of Bourbon contains a botanic garden, 
which has been richly endowed by the French 
kings; and contains, besides the productions of the 
island, a splendid collection of African and Asiatic 
plants. It is situated on a rising ground, in the 
middle of the town, and occupies fourteen acres. 
The gardening of North America is necessarily 
that of Europe, so far as soil and climate will per¬ 
mit, and, as is the case of other arts in any new 
country, the useful departments are more generally 
attended to than the ornamental. 
“Horticulture in the United States, it will readily 
he perceived, has had to contend with many obsta¬ 
cles. Separated from the old world by a wide 
ocean, it was for a long time with difficulty that 
any of the rarer and finer vegetable productions of 
the eastern continent, could be brought out by emi¬ 
grants. Whatever has been done has been effected 
by private means, and to gratify private taste. 
This, however, at the present time, is so much as to 
afford cause of the highest gratification, and gives 
reason to hope for the fulfilment of every reasonable 
anticipation for the future.” {Downing.) 
Belmont Place, at Watertown, in the vicinity of 
Boston, is a beautiful residence, and was formerly 
known as the £ Preble Place.’ It is in an excellent 
situation, containing about one hundred acres of 
land, consisting of a lawn, gardens, and pleasure 1 
grounds. It is one of the finest in the country, and 
will probably, before long, vie with the famous 
English gardens of Sion House and White Knights. 
Hawthorne Grove is a fine place, consisting of 
about fifteen acres, containing green and hot¬ 
houses, and other forcing pits. Monataquot, in the 
vicinity of Braintree, is noted for its collection of 
fine fruits. Brighton Nurseries are situated about 
four miles from Boston. The collection of herba¬ 
ceous plants, ornamental shrubs, forest, and fruit 
trees, is one of the best in New England. 
The garden of Mr. Tudor, in the vicinity of 
Hartford, is neatly laid out in flower beds, and a 
green, and has one of the best collections of hardy, 
herbaceous and choice green-house plants, any¬ 
where to he seen. 
In and around Providence, R. I., there are many 
fine gardens and country residences. The principal 
nursery is Dier’s, about four miles from the city, 
and contains many select varieties of fruit and 
other trees. 
The only botanical garden of any extent in New r 
England, is situated at Cambridge, and is connected 
with the University at that place. It was com¬ 
menced in 1802, by subscription, but it afterwards 
received aid from the State ; and, in commenting on 
this fact, the Ne w York Farmer makes use of the 
following- language—“ Of a yery enlightened legis¬ 
lature, who, not mistaking false maxims of economy 
for true ones, saw, in the destruction of a great 
public work, great loss; deeming that the riches 
and prosperity of a state are as much promoted, to 
say nothing of its reputation, by wise and generous 
establishments for the promotion of knowledge, as 
by any financial measures.’ 5 ' 
In the neighborhood of the city of New York are 
many fine gardens and residences. The nursery 
and green-houses of Mr. Hogg are worthy the imi¬ 
tation of every gardener in the United States, on 
account of their neat and orderly appearance. 
The seat of N. Prime, Esq., is noted for containing 
one of the finest ranges of forcing, houses in the 
vicinity of the city. Messrs. Shaw & Thorburn, 
have a nursery and green-houses at Astoria, con¬ 
taining about twenty acres, rich in trees and 
plants. The well known and extensive nurseries 
and green-houses at Flushing, L. I., are among the 
oldest and most extensive in this country. West 
Farms is situated about 4 miles from Harlem. The 
grounds, which are laid out in a fine, open manner, 
may be considered of the first order. Long avenues 
of flower-borders and walks, with a good proportion 
of lawn, together with summer-houses, seats, and 
the like, very appropriately arranged, render it a 
delightful summer residence. The establishment of 
Judge Buel, at Albany, and the nursery of A. J. 
Downing at Newburgh, are fine places, and worthy 
the attention of ali lovers of horticulture 
The most distinguished garden in the neighbor¬ 
hood of Philadelphia is that now owned by Mr. 
Carr. It was established in the early part of the 
last century, and is the second in age in the United 
States. Here was collected together, by the cele¬ 
brated naturalist, John Bartram the elder, nearly 
ali the indigenous plants and trees of North Ame¬ 
rica, the superb ' specimens of which, at this day, 
stand unrivalled in any part of the country. 
Messrs. Landreth’s nurseries are situated about two 
