During the last twenty years, nurserymen have increased with a rapidity never before equalled. Even in the most remote districts of Scotland, where only the shadow of a living presented itself, nurseries have been established; and they are actually to be found scattered over the whole land. They are, however, at present, very badly encouraged. Of the many millions of seedlings raised annually, very few are transplanted to permanent situations; and this is more to be regretted, when we look upon the state of the country, and see how much might be effected by planting. There are, in Scotland, many thousands of acres of land well adapted for growing any species of hard wood lying idle; and there are many places that, might be particularly pointed out, which, if planted, would not only beautify but enrich the country.
