. Cyclopedia of American horticulture, comprising suggestions for cultivation of horticultural plants, descriptions of the species of fruits, vegetables, flowers, and ornamental plants sold in the United States and Canada, together with geographical and biographical sketches. Gardening. 738. Improper method of draining: a field. as a drain, and but one outlet will be required (Pig. 740). Drains through which water runs for the greater part of the year are likely to become obstructed by roots, if water-loving trees, such as the willow, soft maple and elm, are allowed to grow near them. If float
. Cyclopedia of American horticulture, comprising suggestions for cultivation of horticultural plants, descriptions of the species of fruits, vegetables, flowers, and ornamental plants sold in the United States and Canada, together with geographical and biographical sketches. Gardening. 738. Improper method of draining: a field. as a drain, and but one outlet will be required (Pig. 740). Drains through which water runs for the greater part of the year are likely to become obstructed by roots, if water-loving trees, such as the willow, soft maple and elm, are allowed to grow near them. If floating silt is present the joints of the tiles should be protected for two-thirds of their upper circumferences by a narrow strip of tajred building paper, or collars should be used. Stone drains should receive a liberal covering of straw before they are filled. j. p. Kobebts. DB££B, HENEY A. Seedsman, and founder of one of the oldest American horticultural establishments; was bom in Philadelphia, Aug. 24,1818, and died there Dec. 22,1873, at the age of fifty-five. His parents were Frederick Dreer, of Hanover, and Fredericka Augusta Nolthenius, of Grossakenheim, Germany. They were married in America. The Nolthenius family emigrated to the United States in the last decade of the eigh- teenth century, and were closely connected with the Lutheran Church. Henry A. Dreer's education was largely in German, and obtained in Philadelphia. He was fond of gathering seeds and plants in the country, and would bring them home to cultivate. He was trained in his father's business, thatof a cabinet-maker. In 1838, at the solicitation of a friend, he began as a florist in a small way, near Front and Chester Sts. About 1870 he removed to Seventh and Chestnut. In 1869 he enjoyed a 5 months' trip to Europe, where he met business cor- respondents of 30 years' standing. He was married .Tune 22, 1847, to Mary Leavenworth, of Reading, Pa.,. 739. Best method of draining a Please note that these
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