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be turfed, and the eye will then be carried over the wall, hedge, 

 or other intervening object to the prospect beyond (see figs. I and E). 

 The line may be broken by raising the ground in places, by groups 

 of planting which may be made to extend outside the division 

 in corresponding positions, and single plants may be employed. 

 Frequently fencing is required round artificial lakes. In such cases 

 approaches to the water for cattle drinking must be provided. As a 

 general rule it is better to make artificial drinking places supplied 

 from the lake, but apart from it, so that cattle may not come to trample 

 and damage the edges. Boat-houses are readily made picturesque 

 features in the landscape. They can be constructed on brick 

 foundations in wrought wood, varnished or painted. The roof should 

 be tiled. In more pretentious structures space can be allowed for 

 a tea-room ; but in any case it is well to provide space in the roof 

 for the stowage of sails, sculls, ropes, etc. (see Plate R). The 

 entrance to a boat-house can be from the back or at the side. There 

 should be platforms not less than 3 ft. wide on two sides of the 

 interior for embarking or landing ; and it is well to make provision 

 for slinging the boats in winter to the main beams. 



