CONTENTS

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Introduction 1
 
Topiary 4
 
Early History 6
 
Golden Age of Topiary 12
 
Crusade against Topiary 21
 
Addison and Pope 24
 
Revival of the Art 32
 
The Formation of a Topiary Garden 37
 
Planting and Manuring 44
 
Management of Old Trees 50
 
The Management and Training of Young Trees 58
 
The General Management of a Topiary Garden 70
 
Index 79