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tion, as it were, of an artificial distance. In grounds and 

 scenes of limited extent, the apparent size and breadth may 

 be increased, by planting a majority of the trees in the fore- 

 ground, of dark tints, and the boundary with foliage of a much 

 lighter hue. In the same way, the apparent breadth of a piece 

 of water will be greatly added to, by placing the paler col- 

 oured trees on the shore opposite to the spectator. These 

 hints will suggest other ideas and examples of a similar na- 

 ture, to the minds of those who are alive to the more minute 

 and exquisite beauties of the landscape. 



An acquaintance, individually, with the different species of 

 trees of indigenous and foreign growth, which may be culti- 

 vated with success in this climate, is absolutely essential to 

 the amateur, or the professor of Landscape Gardening. The 

 tardiness or rapidity of their growth, the periods at which 

 their leaves and flowers expand, the soils they love best, and 

 their various habits and characters, are all subjects of the high- 

 est interest to him. In short, as a love of the country almost 

 commences with a knowledge of its peculiar characteristics, 

 the pure air, the fresh enamelled turf, and the luxuriance and 

 beauty of the whole landscape ; so the taste for the embel- 

 lishment of Rural Residences, must grow out of an admiration 

 for beautiful trees, and the delightful effects they are capable 

 of producing in the hands of persons of taste, and lovers of 

 nature. 



Admitting this, we think, in the comparatively meagre state 

 of general information on this subject among us, we shall 

 render an acceptable service to the novice, by giving a some- 

 what detailed description of the character and habits of most 

 of the finest hardy forest and ornamental trees. Among those 

 living in the country, there are many who care little for the 

 beauties of Landscape Gardening, who are yet interested in 



