134 ON THE FORMATION OF SHRUBBERIES. 



parts narrow, where it is deemed necessary, either for variety or for 

 the more completely concealing objects which should not be seen ; at 

 others broad, and disappearing as it were in natural glades in the 

 distance. This margin of grass, where of sufficient breadth, should be 

 planted with the finer species of ornamental trees and flowering 

 shrubs, singly or in groups of three or five together, which would 

 not be seen to sufficient advantage if planted generally amongst the 

 shrubs. 



Some attention to botanical arrangement might be paid in the 

 distribution of the shrubs and ornamental trees, but this must not be 

 carried to the extent likely to infringe upon picturesque beauty ; 

 however, such families as Pinus, Juniperus, Buxus, Laurus, &c, 

 may be grouped with good effect, and if judiciously done will give a 

 bolder effect to the whole than if they were planted promiscuously. 

 Fine specimens of larger growing kinds should be so placed as to give 

 effect and relief to the thicker masses of more humble growth. In 

 the back ground may be placed a few fruit-bearing trees, which will 

 display their beauties in spring with their blossoms, and in autumn 

 with their fruit ; in such situations also should be planted the 

 stronger growing species of Crataegus prunus, &c. 



On leaving the mansion, the walks should be conducted through 

 the lawn in a graceful and natural manner to the shrubbery, and 

 should be as much hidden from the principal windows as possible ; 

 they should then be continued through the shrubbery, the most cir- 

 cuitous walks leading to interesting objects, so as to relieve the mind 

 and remove the idea that they lead to nothing. Fine specimens of 

 trees, ruins, either natural or artificial water, distant views of villages, 

 churches, woods, cottages, or the like, will always be pleasing. 

 Shorter walks should also be contrived on which to return (as most 

 objects lose their effect when seen over and over), as well as for a 

 more convenient mode of reaching the more distant parts of the 

 grounds. Neat resting places should be placed in different parts, 

 choosing the situation of some in shaded groves, others upon elevated 

 spots commanding the finest views of the grounds or surrounding 

 country. Much taste may be displayed in the formation of such seats, 

 from the polished temple of Flora, Venus, &c, to the rude roots of 

 trees and misshapen fragments of rocks or rude stone. Arbours of 

 living trees of flexible habits, such as mountain-ash, willow, &c, 



