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sure destroys, or overpowers the expression of its original 

 form. Lattice arbours, however, neatly formed of rough 

 poles and posts, are much more picturesque and suitable for 

 wilder portions of the scenery. 



The temple and the pavilion, are highly finished 

 forms of covered seats, which are occasionally in- 

 troduced in splendid places, where classic archi- 

 [Fig. 571 tecture prevails. There is a circular pavilion of 

 this kind at the termination of one of the walks at Dr. Ho- 

 sack's residence, Hyde Park. Fig. 57. 



We consider rustic seats and structures as likely to be 

 much preferred in the villa and cottage residences of the 

 country. They have the merit of being tasteful and pic- 

 turesque in their appearance, and are easily constructed by the 

 amateur, at comparatively little or no expense. There is 

 scarcely a prettier or more pleasant object 

 for the termination of a lono; walk in the 

 tr.g. s8.] pleasure-grounds or park, than a neatly 



thatched structure of rustic work, with its seat for repose, and 

 a view of the landscape beyond. On finding such an object, 

 we are never tempted to think that there has been a lavish 

 expenditure to serve a trifling purpose, but are gratified to 

 see the exercise of taste and ingenuity, which completely 

 answers the end in view. 



Figure 58, is an example of a simple rustic seat 



formed of the crooked and curved branches of the 



oak, elm, or any other of our forest trees. Fig. 59, 



is a seat of the same character, made at the foot 



of a tree, whose overhanging branches afford a fine shade. 



Figure 60, is a covered seat or rustic arbour, with a thatch- 

 ed roof of straw. Twelve posts are set securely in the 

 ground, which make the frame of this structure, the open- 



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