THE 



GARDENER'S MAGAZINE, 



SEPTEMBER, 1838. 



ORIGINAL COMMUNICATIONS. 



Art. I. Descriptive Notice of Bedford Lodge, the Suburban Villa 

 of His Grace the Duke of Bedford, at Camden Hill. By John 

 Caie, Gardener there. 



LBedford Lodge is a small place, delightfully situated on an 

 eminence, commanding an extensive prospect, bounded by the 

 Surrey hills; and, being on a dry gravelly soil, the situation 

 is considered remarkably healthy. By the plan {fig. 75.), the 



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ground appears to be in the form of a narrow strip, the upper 

 part of which is a piece of table-land, on a level with the ground 

 at the entrance gate, and the remainder slopes considerably to 

 the south. This residence is chiefly remarkable for the extent 

 and beauty of its flower-garden, and the admirable manner in 

 which it is cropped and managed, so as to produce a brilliant 

 show of flowers in May, June, and July, by His Grace's gardener, 

 Mr. Caie, whose name has already appeared in this Magazine. 

 — Cond.-] 



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