manner produced. Besides, by this mode, there is not that danger of the 

 most luxuriant varieties outgrowing and injuring those of a slower growth, 

 which attend the old system of mingled planting. This natural style of 

 arrangement applies alike to shrubs and flowers. For instance, on passing 

 along the shrubbery, an occasional group of rhododendrons, laurestinas, azalias, 

 roses, &c, produces a forcible and pleasing effect; and the whole being carried 

 out in this way, the eye becomes relieved by falling upon fresh objects as it 

 proceeds ; while, otherwise, it becomes perplexed and tired by the same object 

 presenting itself at almost every step we take. 



Previously to planting the fore and other parts of the dress ground, the 

 designer ought to consider what planting is necessaiy for shutting out 

 unsightly objects, as also for the general composition ; and let it always be 

 remembered at the time of planting, that such principal trees or shrubs as 

 are to remain permanently must be arranged first, and their future size and 

 character taken into consideration, so that the effect hereafter may not be left 

 to chance ; for how often we find some beautiful view is shut out by some 

 favourite tree, and others planted close to the edifice, as if, because they are 

 pretty little plants at first, they were never to become larger ! I remember 

 meeting with a fine cedar of Lebanon, having a trunk four feet in diameter, 

 growing within ten yards of the entrance door of a mansion, and spreading 

 over the whole front with its magnificent branches and dense foliage. Thus 

 the injudicious planter sees not the hidden power ; as Mason has it — 



" A hidden power, at once his friend and foe. 

 Tis Vegetation ! Gradual to his groves 

 She gives their wished effect, and that displayed, 

 O ! that her power would pause ; hut, active still, 

 She swells each stem, prolongs each vagrant hough, 

 And darts with unremitting vigour, bold 

 From grace to wild luxuriance." 



Again, in many instances, do we find trees and shrubs so indiscriminately 

 arranged, that two, three, or more of the most valuable kinds are placed 

 nearly together, rendering it extremely difficult at the time of thinning to 

 know which is to be spared. Under such difficulties, the whole are pruned, 

 in order to preserve all of them, and consequently the whole are spoiled; 

 whereas, if such were planted at proper distances at first, so as to display their 



