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trees which may occur on the site should be ensured. 

 Much responsibility attaches to the designer who under- 

 takes the laying out of a garden on an entirely new site ; 

 he starts absolutely afresh, and cannot lay the blame for 

 any possible blunders on the shoulders of his prede- 

 cessor. Before deciding finally on any one position, 

 most careful observations should be made, and the 

 opinion of those in the locality sought as to climate, 

 presence of fogs, and other details which only extended 

 residence in the neighbourhood can determine. A good 

 site, favourable alike as regards soil, aspect and eleva- 

 tion, is certainly the surest foundation which can be laid 

 for the future designing of a beautiful garden. 



