350 LANDSCAPE GAKDENING. 



The shrubbery is so generally situated in the neighbor- 

 hood of the flower-garden and the house, that we shall 

 here offer a few remarks on its arrangement and distri- 

 bution. 



A collection of flowering shrubs is so ornamental, that 

 to a greater or less extent it is to be found in almost every 

 residence of the most moderate size : the manner in which 

 the shrubs are disposed, must necessarily depend in a great 

 degree upon the size of the grounds, the use or enjoyment 

 to be derived from them, and the prevailing character of 

 the scenery. 



It is evident, on a moment's reflection, that shrubs being 

 intrinsically more ornamental than trees, on account of the 

 beauty and abundance of their flowers, they will generally 

 be placed near and about the house, in order that their gay 

 blossoms and fine fragrance may be more constantly 

 enjoyed, than if they were scattered indiscriminately over 

 the grounds. 



Where a place is limited in size, and the whole lawn and 

 plantations partake of the pleasure-ground character, 

 shrubs of all descriptions may be grouped with good effect, 

 in the same manner as trees, throughout the grounds ; the 

 finer and rarer species being disposed about the dwelling, 

 and the more hardy and common sorts along the walks, 

 and in groups, in different situations near the eye. 



When, however, the residence is of larger size, and the 

 grounds have a park-like extent and character, the intro- 

 duction of shrubs might interfere with the noble and 

 dignified expression of lofty full grown trees, except 

 perhaps they were planted here and there, among large 



