centre a rustic summer-house almost hidden by climbing plants ; 

 from this radiating grass paths pass between beds of flowers. The 

 outer borders in the next walled compartment are ten feet wide, 

 and are finely filled with all the best summer plants, perennial, annual 

 and biennial. The fine pale yellow Anthemis tinctoria is here grown in 

 the way this good plant deserves, and its many companions. Holly- 

 hocks, Delphiniums, Japan Anemones, Phloxes and Lavender ; annual 

 Chrysanthemums, Gladiolus, Carnations, Tritomas, and all such good 

 things, are cleverly and worthily used, and, with the graceful arches of 

 free Roses and white Everlasting Pea, make delightful garden pictures 

 in all directions. 



The garden of Abbey Leix is one of those places that so pleasantly 

 shows the well-directed intention of one who is in close sympathy with 

 garden beauty ; for everywhere it reflects the fine horticultural taste 

 and knowledge of Lady de Vesci, who made the garden what it is. 



