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56 THE GARDENS OF EPICURUS
What I have said of gardening, is perhaps enough
for any gentleman to know, so as to make no great
faults, nor be much imposed upon in the designs of that
kind, which I think ought to be applauded, and en-
couraged in all countries. That and building being a
sort of creation, that raise beautiful fabricks and figures
out of nothing, that make the convenience and pleasure
of all private habitations, that employ many hands, and
circulate much money among the poorer sort and
artisans, that are a public service to one’s country,
by the example as well as effect, which adorn the
scene, improve the earth, and even the air itself in
some degree. The rest that belongs to this subject,
must be a gardener’s part; upon whose skill, diligence,
and care, the beauty of the grounds, and excellence of
the fruits will much depend. Though if the soil and
sorts be well chosen, well suited, and disposed to the
walls, the ignorance or carelessness of the servants can
hardly leave the master disappointed.
1 will not enter further upon his trade, than by three
short directions or advices : first, in all plantations,
either for his master or himself, to draw his trees out
of some nursery that is upon a leaner and lighter soil
than his own where he removes them ; without this
care they will not thrive in several years, perhaps
What I have said of gardening, is perhaps enough
for any gentleman to know, so as to make no great
faults, nor be much imposed upon in the designs of that
kind, which I think ought to be applauded, and en-
couraged in all countries. That and building being a
sort of creation, that raise beautiful fabricks and figures
out of nothing, that make the convenience and pleasure
of all private habitations, that employ many hands, and
circulate much money among the poorer sort and
artisans, that are a public service to one’s country,
by the example as well as effect, which adorn the
scene, improve the earth, and even the air itself in
some degree. The rest that belongs to this subject,
must be a gardener’s part; upon whose skill, diligence,
and care, the beauty of the grounds, and excellence of
the fruits will much depend. Though if the soil and
sorts be well chosen, well suited, and disposed to the
walls, the ignorance or carelessness of the servants can
hardly leave the master disappointed.
1 will not enter further upon his trade, than by three
short directions or advices : first, in all plantations,
either for his master or himself, to draw his trees out
of some nursery that is upon a leaner and lighter soil
than his own where he removes them ; without this
care they will not thrive in several years, perhaps