256 THE MAGAZINE OF HORTICULTURE. 



Though a grove be beautiful as an object, it is besides 

 delightful as a spot to walk or sit in ; and the choice and 

 disposition of the trees, for effects within, are important. 

 Mere irregularity alone will not please : strict order is more 

 agreeable than absolute confusion. A regular plantation has 

 a degree of beauty ; but it gives no satisfaction, because we 

 know that the same number might be more beautifully 

 arranged. 



Clumps differ only in extent from woods if they are close, 

 and from groves, if they are open. They are small woods 

 and small groves, governed by the same principles as the 

 larger. The least clump that can be is of two trees ; and 

 the best effect they can have, is that their heads united 

 should appear one large tree. 



Water. — The author, after treating particularly of the 

 formation and arrangement of clumps, arrives to the consid- 

 eration of water, which, he remarks, though not absolutely 

 necessary to a beautiful composition, yet is so capital a fea- 

 ture, that it is always regretted, when wanting. It accom- 

 modates itself to every situation ; is the most interesting 

 object in a landscape, and the happiest circumstance in a 

 retired recess ; captivates the eye at a distance, invites ap- 

 proach, and is delightful when near. It refreshes an open 

 exposure ; it animates a shade ; cheers the dreariness of a 

 waste, and enriches the most crowded view. It may spread 

 in a calm expanse to sooth the tranquillity of a peaceful scene, 

 or, hurrying along a devious course, add splendor to a gay 

 and extravagance to a romantic situation. A gently murmur- 

 ing rill, clear and shallow, just gurgling and dimpling, suits 

 with solitude and leads to meditation : a brisker current, that 

 wantons in little eddies over a bright sandy bottom, or bubbles 

 among pebbles, spreads cheerfulness all around ; but the roar 

 and rage of a torrent, its force, its violence, its impetuosity, 

 tend to inspire terror, which is nearly allied to sublimity. 



All water is either running or stagnated : when stagnated, 

 it forms a lake or a. pool, which differs only in extent ; and a 

 pool and a pond are the same. Running waters are either a 

 rivulet, a river, or a rill ; and these differ only in breadth. 



