Makch 24. 
The style of doing this, however, and the cliaracters of 
tlie planting, should ho ruled, in some degree, by the 
exterior scenery; they should partake somewhat of its 
style, if possible, in order to sustain unity of expression 
and continuity. By such means the harshness of mere 
wall levels may bo much softened, and, where it is 
necessary to take up the usual fencing, the point of 
junction may bo totally concealed by planting. 
In carrying this principal or exterior walk around the 
villa grounds with much freedom of outline, for tho sake 
of intricacy, it will bo necessary occasionally to take 
some liberty with tho interior area; care must be here 
taken, however, that such bold curves do not trespass 
on those portions of tho grounds which are, or ought to 
have been, appropriated to special objects; above all, not 
to break in on the breadth of tho lawns, which are one 
of the most important features to all country residences, 
and of which we shall say more in the proper place. 
Amidst all these arrangements, one material thing 
must bo thought of, and that is Sheltee : without a 
degree of this many places can never be rendered com¬ 
fortable. It not unfrequently happens, that by a 
.judicious arrangement of the materials for shelter, the 
other purposes before alluded to may be assisted. This 
must be well borne in mind by the designer from tho 
first. He will remember, that tho planting of trees and 
shrubs for this purpose, will, at least, affect ultimately 
his sky outline. 
Another portion of tho subject may be referred to 
here, as bearing on tho planter’s department, and that 
is, the reconciling awkward levels by planting. We do 
not wish it to be inferred that we advise the destruction 
of natural undulations in grounds; far from it; we 
would do all that could be done generally to preserve 
them, and to heighten their beauties. It sometimes 
occurs, however, that undignified patches of ground 
come to hand, which can by no means add to the 
beauties of the place, hut rather detract from it; such 
spots may be made extremely useful, if well planted; 
elevation may bo gained, and ill-advised labour in 
removal spared. 
It may here bo observed, that as our space is limited 
in regard of tins subject, we have endeavoured so to 
generalise our remarks as to make them applicable to 
the grounds of most ordinary country residences of 
moderate size. The treatment of Parks, as to planting 
matters, is a different affair, and must be handled sepa¬ 
rately. The ingenious reader will be able to see what 
part of tho observations apply to the suburban vilia: 
most of the remarks on matters pertaining to some 
limitation of space, applying to such gardens, bounded, 
as many of them are, by walls and buildings. 
In the next we will follow up the subject by remarks 
on interior ornamental planting. E. 
“ The msinuations of ‘ Q-in-the-Corner,’ reflected very 
seriously on the chai’acter of those to whom he alluded, 
and not unreasonably, as .1 think, do they feel them¬ 
selves aggrieved.” 
475 
So writes to us a friend, and if this bo so—if any 
gentleman feels himself aggrieved by those insinuations, 
most unreservedly, and most heartily do we express our 
regret that any such pain and annoyance should have 
been caused. But whilst wo thus express our regret, 
let us add, that if tho parties whoso evidence we heard 
had not failed in sustaining their allegations, both 
“ Q ” and ourselves must have been fully justified in 
standing forward as accusers. 
Those who gave that erroneous evidence wo might 
fairly proclaim; but, as we would rather err by avoid¬ 
ing oven the appearance of betraying confidence, their 
names must bo withheld. 
Before finally taking leave of this subject we must 
add, that we spoke—as wo must always speak—in con¬ 
demnation of what, at tho time, wo considered as proved 
evil; and in being deceived by witnesses, we incurred 
no greater failure than has befallen judges in tho courts 
above. 
Many of our readers being cultivators of their own 
glebes, and others holding a few acres of arable or 
pasture land, with the necessary accompaniments of 
cows, sheep, and pigs, wo have tliought it desirable that 
they shoidd benefit by tho knowledge of some practical 
farmer. Such a coadjutor wo have found in Mr. Joseph 
Blundell, a Hampshire agriculturist, and we publish 
to-day his very seasonable notes upon sowing Spring 
Wheat. If any of oiu- farming readers require infoi-- 
mation upon any point, either new to them, or which 
may have j^assed from their memories, they may now 
transmit their queries to us with a full confidence that 
tho replies will bo trustworthy, whether those queries 
relate to their crops, or to tho treatment of animals, 
either in health or disease. 
COVENT GARDEN. 
There has been no superabundance of garden pro¬ 
duce during tho past week; and although the weather 
has been milder, and more spring-like than hitherto, 
the check which everything received by tho late frosts 
has kept the market free from anything like an abun¬ 
dant supply. There is not, however, any scarcity, 
except in the way of fruit. All other articles are to he 
had at reasonable prices. 
In Veoet.^bles there have been some novelties, such 
as forced Early Horn Carrots, of pretty good quality. 
A few Turnip and Early Frame Radishes, tho former 
being like small cloves of garlic, or tiny pickling onions. 
In tho usual way, we had a good supply of Savoys, at 
from Is. to 2s. per dozen. Greens, 4s. to Os. per dozen 
bunches. Brocoli, 2s. to 3s. per dozen. Brussels 
Sjirouts, 2s. to 3s. per half-sieve. Turnips, 3s. to 4s. 
per dozen bunches. Carrots, Os. to 8s. per dozen 
bunches. Celery, 9d. to Is. Od. per bundle. Onions, 4s. 
to 5s. per basket. As^mragus, 5s. to 8s. per bundle. 
Sea-Kale, 23. 6d. per basket. Rhubarb, Is. Od. per 
bundle. 
As we have said, Fruit of all kinds is very scarce. 
THE COTTAGE GARDENER. 
