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THE GREAT AVENUE AND FLOWER-BEDS. 



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v.e say, that has grown "atlK>r than been created, and wherein 

 all is appropriate and beautiful. Other places have charms of 

 their o\vn ; there are greater hedges, terraces more imposing, 

 designs more ambitious, but here we know that all is suited 

 at least to Renishaw. What a vista is that along the terrace 

 walk far into the green depth of the woodland ; and it is wortli 

 while to note how effectually trees in tubs are used for further 



adornment. The excellent character of the architectural 

 accessories has been alluded to. Good stonework marks 

 the terrace walls, and these are most beautifully margined by 

 the long beds wherein countless tall-growing blooms tempt us 

 to the lower level. The descents are very characteristic, 

 flanked by tall pinnacles, and in one place the steps have 

 an effective semi-circular form. " There is a great lawn upon 



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THE SEMI-CIRCULAR MARBLE STAIRWAY. 



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