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are necessary should present themselves, as that would destroy the quietness 

 of the lawn. The pasture should in no case present a coarse or neglected 

 appearance. It should he entirely free from weeds and coarse tufts of grass ; 

 and should be very closely grazed by sheep and deer, to give it the closeness 

 and evenness of a lawn, without its polish, so to speak. 



Water is a highly important element in the composition of Park Scenery, 

 and nothing is more fascinating than a lake or river, seen with its margin 

 adorned with sylvan dress, reflected on its glassy surface, and at length 

 disappearing in the distant landscape. Such an object ought to be a primary 

 feature in the view from the dwelling-rooms, or from principal parts of the 

 pleasure ground, where the locality wiU admit. 



As I have already treated upon water, it will be sufficient here to mention, 

 that when a lake or river is to form an object in a park of gentle undula- 

 tions and even surface, the margin of the water must not present a rough or 

 neglected appearance. When, however, the lake or river is bounded by 

 abrupt points or rocky steeps, a corresponding wildness of appearance in 

 the dress of their margin must be attempted. But let it be remembered 

 that, in every case, slovenly weeds, which only spread over and disfigure the 

 surface of the water, and are often seen on stagnant ponds, must be carefully 

 removed. 



Appropriately neat and orderly kept cottages for keepers, shepherds, or 

 others employed on the land, scattered over extensive estates, are objects of 

 beauty, and materially add to the landscape. They should be embosomed in 

 clumps of trees, and only very partially seen ; their blue smoke, as it curls 

 among the branches, indicating the locality to visiters, and affording a useful 

 hint also to midnight depredators. 



A church is a highly important feature, most picturesque when partially 

 concealed by trees and shrubs. 



Ornamental sheds for cattle may also be made pleasing as well as useful 

 objects in the general composition, if not too glaringly exposed. 



Trees are always indispensable objects in scenery : indeed, they are the 

 essence of a true landscape. Scenery unadorned by trees is like a beautiful 

 bird stripped of its plumage, or like a sea without an object to relieve 

 its monotony ; creation is there, but it is without its usual charms. In 

 spring, when their buds are bursting, we watch them, and recall the incidents 



