Flora Domestica, or the Portable Flower-Garden

Whilst the greatest effort has been made to ensure the quality of this text, due to the historical nature of this content, in some rare cases there may be minor issues with legibility. Who can read this anecdote of so great a man,' and not feel an additional interest in him In how amiable a light it represents him Was a cruel, unfeeling, or selfish man ever known to take pleasure in working in his own garden P Surely not. This love of nature in detail (if the expression may be allowed) is a union of affection, good taste, and natural piety.