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only sparingly introduced for the want of room. In the 

 disposition of these shrubs, however, the same attention to 

 picturesque effect is paid as we have already pointed out 

 in our remarks on grouping ; and by connecting the thickets 

 and groups here and there, so as to conceal one walk from 

 the other, a surprising variety and effect will frequently be 

 produced in an exceedingly limited spot. 



The same limited grounds 

 might be planted so as to produce 

 the Beautiful ; choosing, in this 

 case, shrubs of symmetrical 

 growth and fine forms, planting 

 and grouping them somewhat 

 singly, and allowing every speci- 

 men to attain its fullest luxuri- 

 ance of development. 



In making these arrangements, 

 [Fig. 23. Grounds of a Cottage omee,.~] even in the small area of a fourth 

 of an acre, we should study the same principles and en- 

 deavor to produce the same harmony of effects, as if we 

 were improving a mansion residence o r the first class. The 

 extent of the operations, and the sums lavished, are not by 

 any means necessarily connected with successful and 

 pleasing results. The man of correct taste will, by the aid 

 of very limited means and upon a small surface, be able 

 to afford the mind more true pleasure, than the improver 

 who lavishes thousands without it, creating no other emo- 

 tion than surprise or pity at the useless expenditure in- 

 curred ; and the Abbe Delille says nothing more true than 

 that, 



Ce noble emploi demand un artiste qui pense, 

 Prodigue de genie, et non pas de depense." 



