its two faces. This is seen in the picture on the upper level, above the 

 steps to the left. 



Herbaceous plants are grandly grown throughout this beautiful 

 garden. Specially noticeable are the fine taste and knowledge of garden 

 effect with which they have been used. There are not flowers every- 

 where, but between the flowery portions of the garden are quiet green 

 spaces that rest and refresh the eye, and that give both eye and brain the 

 best possible preparation for a further display and enjoyment of their 

 beauty. 



Such an example the picture shows. On either side is a border with 

 masses of strong-growing hardy plants — pale Monkshood, Evening 

 Primrose, Sweet- William, Pink Mallow — then, above the steps, only the 

 restful turf underfoot, and to right and left the quiet walls of yew ; at 

 the end a group of great elms. At the foot of the steps, passing away 

 to the right, is another double flower-border, passing again by a turn 

 to the right into the quiet green walk leading to the large fountain 

 basin. 



Many a good climbing Rose, with other rambling and clambering 

 plants, find their homes on the terraces. A Gloire de Dijon or one of 

 its class — Madame Berard or Bouquet d'Or, perhaps ; either of these the 

 equal of the other for such garden use — rises from below the parapet of 

 one of the flights of steps and comes forward in happiest fellowship with a 

 leaden vase of fine design ; the dark background of Irish Yew making 

 the best possible ground for both Rose and urn. 



In olden days these lead ornaments were commonly painted and gilt, 

 but the revived taste for all that is best in gardening rightly considers 

 such treatment to be a desecration of a surface which with age acquires 

 a beautiful grey colouring and a delightful quality of colour-texture. 

 The painting of lead would seem to be a relic of the many toy-Hke 

 artifices in gardening that were prevalent in Tudor times. All these 

 are rejected in the best modern practice, though all the old ways that 

 made for true garden beauty and permanent growth and value have been 

 retained. 



A clever way of utilising the stronger growing Clematises, including 

 the large purple Jackmanii, is here practised. They are swung garland- 



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