THE Proprietors of 'The Gardener,' finding that Mr Thomson of Dalkeith could no longer devote the time and attention it required to the Editorial management of the Periodical, have entered into arrangements with his brother, Mr David Thomson, Drumlanrig, to take its entire direction. They feel certain that all who know Mr D. Thomson, alike as a sound practical gardener of great experience, and as a perspicuous writer on almost every department of Horticulture, will approve of the selection they have made, and extend to him their fullest confidence.

For the ensuing year a staff of the best practical writers on the various branches of Horticulture and Floriculture has been secured, and every other arrangement made that can increase the value of the Magazine to all who prefer to receive instruction from hands that are practising what they recommend to others.

To save time, all editorial communications for the Magazine should be addressed to Mr Thomson, the Gardens, Drumlanrig, Thornhill, Dumfries.