This is to be acquired in part by practice, and partly also by reflection. For example, in digging over a piece of ground, it is a common practice with slovens, to throw the weeds and stones on the dug ground, or on the adjoining alley or walk, with the intention of gathering them off afterwards. A better way is to have a wheelbarrow, or a large basket, into which to put the weeds and extraneous matters, as they are picked out of the ground. Some persons in planting or weeding, whether in the open air, or in hothouses, throw down all seeds, stones, and extraneous matters on the paths or alleys, with a view to pick them up, or sweep or rake them together afterwards; it is better to carry a basket or other utensil, either common or subdivided, in which to hold in one part the plants to be planted, in another the extraneous matters, &c. 3. _Complete every part of an operation as you proceed._ 4. _Finish one job before beginning another._ 5. _In leaving off working at any job, leave the work and tools in an orderly manner._ 6. _In leaving off work for the day, make a temporary finish, and carry the tools to the tool-house._ 7. _In passing to and from the work, or on any occasion, through any part of what is considered under the charge of the gardener, keep a vigilant look out for weeds, decayed leaves, or any other deformity, and remove them._ 8. _In gathering a crop, remove at the same time, the roots, leaves, stems, or whatever else is of no farther use, or may appear slovenly, decaying, or offensive._ 9. _Let no crop of fruit, or herbaceous vegetables, go to waste on the spot._ 10. _Cut down the flower-stalks of all plants._ 11. _Keep every part of what is under your care, perfect in its kind._ Attend in spring and autumn to _walls and buildings_, and get them repaired, jointed, glazed, and painted, where wanted. Attend at all times to _machines, implements, and tools_, keeping them clean, sharp, and in perfect repair. See particularly that they are placed in their proper situations in the tool-house. House every implement, utensil, or machine not in use, both in winter and summer. Allow _no blanks_ in edgings, rows, single specimens, drills, beds, and even where practicable, in broad-cast sown pieces. Keep edgings and edges cut to the utmost nicety. Keep the shapes of the _wall-trees_ filled with wood according to their kinds, and let their training be in the first style of perfection. Keep all walks in perfect form, (whether raised or flat,) free from weeds, dry, and well rolled. Keep all _the lawns_ by every means, of a close texture, and dark-green velvet appearance. _Keep water clear and free from weeds_, and let not ponds, lakes, or artificial rivers, rise to the brim in winter, nor sink very far under it in summer. TO SOW SEEDS WITH ADVANTAGE.