GERMANY 



The Pond^ Wolfsgarten 



\ NOTHER very attractive spot at Wolfs- 

 * ^ garten is the pond, which is situated at a 

 short distance from the Royal Manor. Pleasant 

 paths approach it, from one of which a fine 

 bridge leads across the water a favourite spot 

 with the Grand Duke and the two young princes, 

 George and Ludwig, who love feeding the fishes 

 with which the pond abounds. The surface of 

 the water is covered with water-lilies and other 

 plants. A good many seats are placed on the 

 banks at different points ; from these one has a 

 charming view across the sheet of water, and 

 from each it seems as if a special picture unfolded 

 itself before the eye, so great is the variety of 

 sight and scene. The enlargement of the pond, 

 as well as a good many parts of the garden, have 

 gradually been cut out of the forest, and for some 



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