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1. The Recognition of Art, founded on the immutability 

 of the true as well as the beautiful : 2. The Production 

 OF A Whole, springing from the necessity in the mind of a 

 unity of sensation: 3. The Imitation of the Beauty 

 OP Expression, derived from a refined perception of the sen- 

 timent of nature : 4. The Production of Variety, in- 

 cluding under this term intricacy and harmony, founded on 

 the ever active desire for new objects of interest. 



Neither the professional Landscape Gardener nor the ama- 

 teur, can hope for much success in realizing the nobler effects 

 of the art, unless he first make himself master of the natural 

 character, or prevailing expression of the place to be im- 

 proved. In this nice perception at a glance, of the natural 

 expression, as well as the capabilities of a residence, lies the 

 secret of the superior results produced by the improver, who, 

 to use the words of Horace Walpole, "is proud of no other 

 art than that of softening nature's harshness, and copying her 

 graceful touch." When we discover the picturesque^ indi- 

 cated in the grounds of the residence to be treated, let us 

 take advantage of it ; and while all harshness incompatible 

 with scenery near the house is removed, the original expres- 

 sion may in most cases be heightened, in all, rendered more 

 elegant and appropriate, without lowering it in force or spirit. 

 In like manner good taste will direct us to embellish scenery 

 expressive of simple or natural beauty ^ by the addition of 

 forms, whether in trees, buildings, or other objects, harmoni- 

 ous in character, as well as in colour and outline. 



