104 XanDscape HrcF^itecture 



be accomplished satisfactorily on the most important 

 part of the grounds. On the other hand, the architect 

 should be consulted by the landscape architect concern- 

 ing the kind of vines that should be grown on the 

 house. Again we find the contrasting and over- 

 lapping of contradictory elements in the use of plants 

 of various kinds that are needed over and in the ver- 

 andas and porticoes to produce harmony between the 

 house and the adjacent landscape, a sort of interlocking 

 of horticultural and architectural features which can 

 be made to produce charming combinations. 



As an illustration of the importance of this way of 

 treating the site, read the account of Tintem Abbey 

 given by Prince Puckler in his Tour of England: 



"It would be difficult to imagine a more favour- 

 able situation or a more sublime ruin. The en- 

 trance to it seems as if contrived by the hand of 

 some skilful scene painter to produce the most 

 striking effect. The church, which is large, is still 

 almost perfect, the roof alone and a few of the pillars 

 are wanting. The ruins have received just that 

 degree of care which is consistent with the full 

 preservation of their character; all unpicturesque 

 rubbish which could obstruct the view is removed, 

 without any attempt at repair and embellishment. 

 A beautiful smooth turf covers the ground, and 

 luxuriant creeping plants grow amid the stones. 

 The fallen ornaments are laid in picturesque confu- 

 sion, a perfect avenue of thick ivy stems climbing up 



