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these gardens are edged with slate. The bed 83t contains a collection 

 of choice standard roses. 84, Dahlias. 



85, Double ascent of steps to a mound formed of the earth removed in ex- 

 cavating for the pond. From the platform to which these steps lead , 

 there is a circuitous path to the Chinese temple ; and the steps are or- 

 namented with Chinese vases, thus affording a note of preparation for 

 the Chinese temple. The outer sides of the steps are formed of rock- 

 work, and between the two stairs is a pedestal with Chinese ornaments. 



86, The Chinese temple, on the highest part of the mount formed of the 

 soil taken from the excavation now constituting the pond. The view 

 from the interior of this temple is shown in Jig. 9, p. 433. 



87, Rustic steps descending from the Chinese temple to the walk which 

 borders the pond. 88, The pond. 



89, Open tent, with sheet-iron roof supported by iron rods. This structure 

 may be seen in the view Jig. 10. 



90 90, Masses of evergreens and deciduous trees and shrubs. 



91, Grotto, made late last year, not yet completed. It was formerly an 

 outer ice-house, but it failed as such. The entrance is surrounded by 

 rockwork, and the interior in the form of a horseshoe, furnished with 

 a wooden bench as a seat. Over this grotto, is an umbrella tent, as shown 

 in the view fig. 11, in p. 436. 92, Dahlias. 



