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bethan knots, set in the old patterns, and with the 

 old flowers. Nor did Parkinson and other practical 

 gardeners look with favor on " curiously knotted 



Box-edged Parterre at Hampton. 



gardens," though all gave designs to "satisfy the 

 desires" of their readers. "Open knots" were pre- 

 ferred ; these were made with borders of lead, tiles, 

 boards, or even the shankbones of sheep, " which 

 will become white and prettily grace out the gar- 



