«4 LANDSCAPE GARDENING. 



the picturesque indicated in the grounds of the residence to 

 be treated, let us take advantage of it ; and while all harsh- 

 ness incompatible with scenery near the house is removed, 

 the original expression may in most cases be heightened, in 

 all rendered more elegant and appropriate, without lower- 

 ing it in force or spirit. In like manner good taste will 

 direct us to embellish scenery expressive of the Beautiful, 

 by the addition of forms, whether in trees, buildings, or 

 other objects, harmonious in character, as well as in color 

 and outline. 



