Part 3

But this is that which Abortives the Perfection of the most Glorious and Useful Undertakings; the Unsatiable Coveting to Exhaust all that should, or can be said upon every Head: If such a one have any thing else to mind, or do in the World, let me tell him, he thinks of Building too late; and rarely find we any, who care to superstruct upon the Foundation of another, and whose Ideas are alike. There ought therefore to be as many Hands, and Subsidiaries to such a Design (and those Matters too) as there are distinct Parts of the Whole (according to the subsequent Table) that those who have the Means and Courage, may (tho' they do not undertake the Whole) finish a Part at least, and in time Unite their Labours into one Intire, Compleat, and Consummate Work indeed.

Of One or Two of these, I attempted only a Specimen in my SILVA and the KALENDAR; Imperfect, I say, because they are both capable of Great Improvements: It is not therefore to be expected (Let me use the Words of an Old, and Experienced Gardiner) Cuncta me dicturum, quae vastitas ejus scientiæ contineret, sed plurima; nam illud in unius hominis prudentiam cadere non poterit, neque est ulla Disciplina aut Ars, quæ singulari consummata sit ingenio.

May it then suffice aliquam partem tradidisse, and that I have done my Endeavour.

... Jurtilis olim Ne Videar vixisse.

Much more might I add upon this Charming, and Fruitful Subject (I mean, concerning Gardening:) But this is not a Place to Expatiate, deterr'd, as I have long since been, from so bold an Enterprize, as the Fabrick I mentioned. I content my self then with an Humble Cottage, and a Simple Potagere, Appendant to the Calendar; which, Treating only (and that briefly) of the Culture of Moderate Gardens; Nothing seems to me, shou'd be more Welcome and Agreeable, than whilst the Product of them is come into more Request and Use amongst us, than heretofore (beside what we call, and distinguish by the Name of Fruit) I did annex some particular Directions concerning S A L L E T S.

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THE

PLAN

OF A

ROYAL GARDEN:

Describing, and Shewing the Amplitude, and Extent of that Part of Georgicks, which belongs to Horticulture.

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In Three Books

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BOOK I.

Chap. I. Of Principles and Elements in general.

Chap. II. Of the Four (vulgarly reputed) Elements; Fire, Air, Water; Earth.

Chap. III. Of the Celestial Influences, and particularly of the Sun, Moon, and of the Climates.

Chap. IV. Of the Four Annual Seasons.

Chap. V. Of the Natural Mould and Soil of a Garden.

Chap. VI. Of Composts, and Stercoration, Repastination, Dressing and Stirring the Earth and Mould of a Garden.

BOOK II.

Chap. I. A Garden Derived and Defin'd; its Dignity, Distinction, and Sorts.

Chap. II. Of a Gardiner, how to be qualify 'd, regarded and rewarded; his Habitation, Cloathing, Diet, Under-Workmen and Assistants.

Chap. III. Of the Instruments belonging to a Gardiner; their various Uses, and Machanical Powers.

Chap. IV. Of the Terms us'd, and affected by Gardiners.

Chap. V. Of Enclosing, Fencing, Plotting, and disposing of the Ground; and of Terraces, Walks, Allies, Malls, Bowling-Greens, &c.

Chap. VI. Of a Seminary, Nurseries; and of Propagating Trees, Plants and Flowers, Planting and Transplanting, &c.