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MY GARDEN. 



features of the landscape and the most striking natural objects. To 

 produce changing pictures much thought must be bestowed, but every 

 one having an eye for the beautiful may utilize these points, and design 

 in his mind scenes which he can carry out with his hand, and ever 

 afterwards enjoy the contemplation of them. 



" But, ere we stir the yet unbroken ground, 

 The various course of seasons must be found ; 

 The weather, and the setting of the winds, 

 The culture suiting to the several kinds 

 Of seeds and plants, and what will thrive and rise, 

 And what the genius of the soil denies." DRYDKN'S Gcorgics. 



