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THE ROSE GARDEN AND PERGOLA. 



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expression of pardon architecture, and the List, though simple 

 in idea, is a delict. tful pardon creation. It is unnecessary t<> 

 enforce the value of such features, and much has already 

 been said concerning the work of the pardin architect. 



Conspicuous to the eye of all who ID >k at our pictures 

 is the fact that Clifton Hall pusses^-* prodigal floral 

 wealth the preen lawns that old Englishmen loved, com- 

 bined with the ir."Nt radiant palaxy that the modirn 

 florist could desire. And yet we discover that the architect, 

 at least in certain parts <lf '!'' pardons, has freely had his 

 way, and that, hand in hand with his brother sculptor, he has 

 attained a veritable triumph. The haste to secure a luxuriant 

 growth of rare shrubs and splendid flowers has not clouded 



the subtle charm that lies in well" rderod desipn, and there is 

 of fitness in all that h.is been accomplished. We may 







THE HALL FROM THE GARDEN. 



trace, in fact, a very keen appreciation at Clifton Hall of Un- 

 balance of desipn. A matter worthy of note is the happy manner 

 in which upon the verdant lawns the sky h.is Kvn captured, 

 as it were, in the reflected plory of the basins. This is .1 

 different thinp entirely from reflecting a space t sky in 

 basins surrounded by pravel paths. The contrasts, indeed, 

 at this notable place are very many. They range fnin ..pen 

 lawns and pra-s pl->t> to the deep shade of woodland, and from 

 stately architecture and sculpture to the radiant swettne-s of the 

 fraprant bed and the beautiful border. In short, imagination 

 has invested the place with remarkable character and charm. 



The various parts of tin- 

 pn.unds at Clifton are v. ry 

 charming. Thus, UK- Italian 

 garden at the back of the house 

 is remarkably attractive, and 

 commands a superb view. 

 There is a modern rose 

 pardon, with beautiful her- 

 l\uooiis borders formed re- 

 cently, and a pergola. How 

 often do we now see tlx 

 rvr;jo|a in English pardons! 

 It has become quite a fashion 

 of late years to create such 

 features. That at Clifton Hall 

 is very delightful, and provides 

 both .1 prate-ill shade from hot 

 suns and a place for the growth 

 of beautiful climbing plants, 

 the gloriously coloured vi 

 the rose, sweet -scented 

 j.ismine, honeysuckle, 

 clematis, and many another 

 P/ai-.-ful plant. The word is, 

 of course. Italian, and such 

 places were formed originally 

 cM"7 Lt*.' O f W ooden uprights and cross- 

 pieces, with stone piers and 



