Return to the South of China.--The Canton River described.--Forts
at the Bocca Tigris.--Productions of the Country.--The "Sighing"
Willow.--Cultivation of the Nelumbium.--Boats on the River.--The
Barber's Boat, &c.--Splendour of the Flower Boats.--Appearance of the
River at Festivals.--Order which prevails in this floating City. Houses
built over Water.--Chinese Dexterity in swimming and diving.--Fa-tee
Gardens.--Their Plants.--Old Aching gets a bad Name because his
Seeds do not grow.--He does not deserve it.--Advice to the Buyers of
Seeds.--English and American Public Gardens at Canton.--Chinese New
Year.--Attacked and robbed by the Chinese.--A subsequent Attack made
upon some Officers of the English Government.--Their Letter to Her
Majesty's Consul.