140 



Architectural Gardening. 



style) where vases may be introduced with the happiest effect ; 

 for instance, at the junction of gravel walks, or where these latter 

 are compelled to be terminated abruptly, a vase or seat affords a 

 suitable excuse. The angles formed by the sudden sweep of a 

 walk, and corners not otherwise filled up and backed by masses of 

 planting are positions which just occur to me, as affording sites 

 for vases in natural scenery where their introduction will not of- 

 fend the eye of taste. On the contrary, thej' should never be 

 placed in open parts of the lawn, where their isolation of 

 architectural accompaniment 

 would be manifest, and where, 

 besides, masonry in any form 

 would interfere with repose and 

 breadth, both essential features 

 in this style of gardening. It 

 follows, then, that in natural 

 scenery either real or imitated 

 vases should be placed in im- 

 mediate connection with grav- 

 el walks, which will form a 

 kind of base for them, or at no 

 great distance therefrom ; or 

 only where their employment 

 as objects to fill up otherwise vacant places affords a reason for 

 deviating from thegeneral rule ; and on no account should they be 

 placed as single objects on lawns unconnected either with mason- 

 ry or walks. 



In order to give a more definite idea of such designs as are 

 most appropriate, we have had engraved several figures drawn 

 from actual objects. 



Fig. 1., is an exquisite and exceedingly symmetrical design, re- 

 presenting a female bachanalian in graceful pose, pressing the juice 

 from a bunch of grapes into a goblet. This figure should occupy 

 a conspicuous position near the mansion. 



Fig. 2., is another female figure, somewhat of a more classic 

 character. The drapery is so disposed as to afford a view of a 

 finely developed form, without being offensive even to the over 

 fastidious eye. 



Fig. 3., represents an Italian husbandman in a vei-y natural 

 attitude ; leaning upon his spade resting himself, and contemplat- 

 ing the surrounding results of his industry. This figure would 



