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85, Double ascent of the steps to a mound formed of the euitl: 

 removed in excavating for the pond. From the platform to which 

 these steps lead, there is a circuitous path to the Cliinese temple; 

 and the steps are ornamented with Chinese vases, thus affording a 

 note of preparation for the Chinese temple. The outer sides of the 

 steps are formed of rockwork, and between the two stairs is a 

 pedestal with Chinese ornaments. 



86, The Chinese temple, on the highest part uf the mount formed of 

 the soil taken from t!ie excavation now constituting the pond. Tho 

 view from the interior of this temple is shown in Fig. 9, p. 504. 



87, Rustic steps descending from the Chinese temple to the walk 

 which borders tlie pond. 88, The pond. 



89, Open tent, with sheet-iron roof supported by iron rods. This 

 structure may be seen in the view Fig. 10. 



IFiiT- 10. Di<tint view oi' th.- 11 hi^k :va(\ Tent Krro'^s the P.iiiil ] 



90 90, Masses of evergreens and deciduous trees and shrubs. 



91, Grotto, made late last year, not yet completed. It was formerly 

 an outer ice-house, but it failed as such. The entrance is surround- 

 ed by rockwork, and the interior in the form of a horsonhoe, 

 furnished with a wooden bench as a seat. Over this grotto, is an 

 t.'.mbrella tent, as shown in tiie view Fig. 11. 92, Dahlias. 



