This section is from the book "The Villa Gardener", by J. C. Loudon. Also available from Amazon: The Villa Gardener.
The preparation of the ground, including the draining and the formation of the walks in this garden; will cost about.... | £ | s | d |
10 | 0 | 0 | |
The trees required amount to 67; which, at the above prices, average 1s. 2d each (cash), and come to....... | 3 | 18 | 1 |
Shrubs and roses, 108...... | 4 | 2 | 6 |
Climbing Shrubs, 26,........... | 0 | 19 | 3 |
Herbaceous plants, annuals, and biennials, 546; and, supposing the greater number of them to be annuals, they may be purchased for | 6 | 6 | 0 |
In all ...... | £25 | 5 | 10 |
The plants were procured at the prices stated in the list, of Mr. Donald, nurseryman, Waking, Surrey.
 
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