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nor 



or d 



north-west; an Aspect far better than either due 



west; because some sunshine may be preserved, when its beams 



are less potent than in the west, and the 



nated by those catchi 



especially where, as in 



scene will be illumi- 





lit 



so much studied 



y painters 



the present instance, the iandscap 



* 



sists of large masses of forest trees, and thickets richly haneinff 



* 



down the side of an opposite hill. An Aspect open to the north- 

 east would be objectionable during the cold winds of spring; 



t 



iperviou 

 the land 



in this instance it is effectually sheltered 

 kreen of trees, and large holleys, not draw] 

 scape, but perspectivcly receding into a deep buy, and formin 

 an admirable defence against the north-east winds; while the 





r 



ich 



ety of this amphitheatre of 



1 F 



will 



ender the Prospect as perfect as the Aspect. This warmly shel 



3 cattle from every other part of tin 



tered corner will invite th 



grounds, to enliven the home view near the windows. 



It now remains only to mention the side towards the south 



west; and having stated the objection to this Aspect, 



we 



may 



consider it fortunate that the Prospect in this direction is sue 

 as requires to be hid rather than displayed; and, consequently, 



detached offices and plantations, to connect the gardens 

 with the house, will defend the latter from I he driving storms 

 of the south-west, and give that sheltered and shadv con- 





nexion 



etwixt the house, offices, and gardens, which consti- 



tutes one of the most delightful agrhnens of a country resi- 

 dence. 



While speaking of the three different Aspects, I have slightly 



