FRENCH FURNISHINGS FOR FORMAL GARDENS 



to flourish undisturbed year after year. Hardy 

 flowering shrubbery grouped along the upper surface 

 of the terraces nods its blooms over the top of 

 the wall. Quaint little trellises jut out to sustain 

 frail beauties in wall crevices. And with clever 

 manipulation of big bowlders, trowel and concrete, 

 wall fountains are made to catch and hold basins of 

 clear sparkling water, where springs bubble out from 

 various sections of the walls. 



A point of excellence noticed in the construction 

 of the high walls and their adornments is as well 

 wrought out in the Woodward gardens as in those 

 of France. Straight lines are avoided so far as pos- 

 sible. In winding beauty and alluring curves, the 

 great length of wall surface extending around and 

 through the extensive grounds has been made to 

 present fresh attractions at every turn. One never 

 tires of walking on and on through the long vista 

 of changing interests. Besting places are provided, 

 however, to give completeness to the whole. These 

 take the form of quaint garden seats, built with 

 attractive curves and angles, with restful backs and 

 arms, after the comfortable French type. These 

 seats are placed at frequent intervals along the wind- 

 ing roadways ; and in every case they stand at some 

 distance away from the view-point which their pres- 

 ence emphasizes. Across the road from the wall, 



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